Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Ocean Springs, Mississippi Vending Companies, we recognize our role in promoting healthy eating and living throughout this vibrant coastal community. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options tailored to Ocean Springs’ diverse workforce—from Keesler Air Force Base personnel working non-traditional shifts to casino employees, seafood processing workers, and the creative professionals drawn to our thriving arts district along Washington Avenue Corridor and beyond. We stock machines exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks, understanding that shift workers and visitors exploring the Walter Anderson Museum of Art and Ocean Springs Harbor need convenient access to wholesome nutrition. FitPick® is a distinguished vending and self-pay market program designed to assist employers and consumers in selecting products that adhere to established nutrition standards, making it an ideal choice for healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, and marine manufacturing operations throughout Oceansprings. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, supporting the health-conscious values of both our local business community and the tourists who visit our waterfront and retail districts.

Our membership in NAMA, the leading professional organization for vending companies, enables us to provide our customers with the nationally acclaimed “Fit Pick” healthy vending machine program. This initiative showcases a selection of snacks, beverages, and foods that conform to rigorous standards on calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, helping the government workers, retail employees, and service industry professionals throughout the Government Street District and Bienville Boulevard make healthier choices throughout their workday.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing healthy vending machines throughout downtown Ocean Springs’ bustling restaurant and gallery district or across multiple locations serving Keesler Air Force Base personnel and casino workers, VendVue’s FitPick® program delivers immediate, professional recognition.

FitPick® uses bold, eye-catching stickers to clearly mark vending machine slots stocked with FitPick® approved snacks—a visual system that resonates particularly well with Ocean Springs’ health-conscious arts community and visitors exploring the Government Street District and Washington Avenue Corridor.

FitPick® labels adhere to two distinct nutritional frameworks. The widely adopted adult standard is the 35-10-35 guideline (maximum 35% calories from fat, maximum 10% from saturated fat, and maximum 35% product weight from sugar). FitPick® also certifies items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, making compliance straightforward for employers across Ocean Springs’ diverse workforce—from hospitality venues near the Harbor to healthcare facilities and military-affiliated businesses.

FitPick®’s standardized labeling system operates consistently across municipalities, counties, and states, allowing multi-location operators serving both Ocean Springs’ permanent residents and the transient workforce tied to tourism and military operations to maintain uniform healthy vending machine standards.

Our commitment centers on delivering transparent, actionable nutritional information at the moment of purchase, helping Oceansprings employees, service workers, and visitors make genuinely informed choices using clear, science-backed “better for you” guidelines.

Healthy Vending Machines for Ocean Springs' Active Workforce and Visitors.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking in Ocean Springs by clearly identifying “better for you” options, with nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products tailored to meet the needs of our community’s diverse workforce—from casino hospitality teams and seafood processing professionals to military personnel stationed at Keesler Air Force Base who often work non-traditional shifts and grab quick nutrition between jobs. This program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines, removing any guesswork and streamlining the selection and purchase process, whether they’re employees along the Government Street District, tourists exploring the Walter Anderson Museum of Art and our thriving arts scene, or service industry workers fueling their day in the Washington Avenue Corridor’s bustling restaurants and retail establishments.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes the importance of functional foods,
acknowledging that snacks are often equivalent to meals.

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending across Oceansprings, MS by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs. The unique composition of our city’s workforce—spanning casino gaming professionals, seafood processing workers, healthcare service providers, military personnel from Keesler Air Force Base, and the creative community that fuels our thriving arts district—demands vending solutions that align with diverse health priorities and non-traditional work schedules. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, there’s a rising demand for healthier options among Oceansprings businesses looking to support employee wellness. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for our local market, from the bustling Government Street District to the Washington Avenue Corridor and beyond. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients throughout Oceansprings through the personalized Fit Pick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that resonate with our community’s commitment to better nutrition.

Here are the Top Ten Smart Snacking Tips to keep you energized and satisfied all day:

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re working a shift at one of Ocean Springs’ thriving hospitality establishments or taking a break from the seafood processing facilities along the waterfront, refueling with nutritious snacks throughout the day keeps you energized and maintains steady focus.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Employees at Keesler Air Force Base and those in healthcare services appreciate cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness during demanding shifts and non-traditional work hours.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips while exploring the Government Street District or working in marine manufacturing facilities.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: The artists and professionals in Ocean Springs’ vibrant Washington Avenue Corridor and across Downtown Ocean Springs benefit from convenient access to pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads available through healthy vending machines, offering high nutritional value for those balancing creative work with wellness.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt—ideal for casino employees, service industry workers, and military personnel who need sustained energy throughout their shifts.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out, balancing indulgence with the wellness goals important to Ocean Springs’ health-conscious community.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options perfect for tourists visiting the Walter Anderson Museum of Art or the Lover’s Lane District who want a quick, guilt-free snack. Pair them with low-fat milk for added protein.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber—especially valuable for construction workers and those navigating the Highway 57 Corridor during busy workdays.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, particularly important in Ocean Springs’ warm climate and during busy seasons when tourism and hospitality demands peak.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking—a philosophy embraced by the diverse workforce across Ocean Springs, from art galleries to commercial establishments on Bienville Boulevard.