Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Bremerton, Washington Vending Companies, we recognize that our community’s workforce—from naval shipyard personnel and defense contractors to ferry commuters and hospitality professionals—deserves convenient access to nutritious food options. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, organic snacking choices tailored to the demanding schedules of Bremerton’s military and maritime workforce, ensuring that workers at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, along the Wheaton Way corridor, and throughout downtown and Navy Yard City can make wholesome choices without compromising convenience. 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 particularly valuable for shift-based operations and high-traffic transportation hubs where health-conscious eating is challenging. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both employers and consumers.

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 shipyard workers, government employees, and retail staff throughout East Bremerton and the Sylvan Way commercial district make healthier choices during their workday.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re outfitting a break room at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, stocking a vending machine in a Downtown Bremerton office, or placing healthy options along the Wheaton Way corridor’s bustling retail stretch, FitPick® stands out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making it simple for shift-rotating shipyard workers, ferry commuters, and military personnel to identify nutritious choices during their quick breaks and transit time through Bremerton’s transportation hubs.

Fit Pick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines. The most popular adult criteria is the 35-10-35 standard (max 35% calories from fat, max 10% from saturated fat, and max 35% product weight from sugar). Additionally, Fit Pick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling employers throughout East Bremerton, Manette, Navy Yard City, and other Bremerton business districts to implement the same health-focused vending program seamlessly across multiple locations.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering the hardworking workforce that powers Bremerton’s maritime and defense industries to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines during their demanding schedules.

Nutritious Snacking Solutions for Bremerton's Active Workforce and Visitors.

FitPick® simplifies healthy snacking by clearly identifying “better for you” options, boasting nearly 700 tasty FitPick® approved products. For Bremerton’s large naval shipyard workforce, ferry commuters, and healthcare professionals—who often face tight schedules during shift changes and transit periods—this program effortlessly guides customers in choosing healthier items from vending machines, removing any guesswork and streamlining the selection and purchase process. Whether employees are grabbing a quick bite at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Kitsap Conference Center, or along the Wheaton Way corridor’s busy commercial district, FitPick® ensures that nutritious choices are immediately visible and accessible.

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 Bremerton by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and needs, particularly among the skilled naval shipyard workforce and military personnel who depend on accessible, nutritious quick fueling throughout their demanding shifts. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, along with defense contracting operations throughout East Bremerton and the Navy Yard City district, employ thousands of workers operating on extended shift schedules—many of whom require sustained energy and nutrition during long operational periods rather than traditional meal breaks. 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 Bremerton’s health-conscious workforce and the growing number of tourists and ferry commuters visiting our waterfront attractions and downtown entertainment corridors. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions that align with the wellness priorities of Bremerton’s diverse population, from shipyard technicians to hospitality workers throughout the Wheaton Way commercial district and beyond. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients through the personalized Fit Pick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that fuel Bremerton’s essential industries and support the active lifestyle of our community.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Bremerton’s dynamic workforce—from Puget Sound Naval Shipyard operations to ferry commuters navigating their daily transit—needs sustained energy throughout extended shifts and transit periods. Refuel your body with snacks several times a day to stay energized and content.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Whether you’re stationed near the shipyard, working hospitality in downtown Bremerton, or catching the ferry during peak commute hours, opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Satisfy mid-day cravings on the Wheaton Way corridor or during breaks at maritime industry facilities with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Choose pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads for their high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste—ideal for quick meals in Navy Yard City or between shifts near the USS Turner Joy Museum and Harborside area.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost, grab low-fat milk or yogurt.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Enjoy sweet treats in moderation without completely cutting them out.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers are lower-fat cookie options. 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—perfect for military personnel and government workers navigating Bremerton’s bustling business districts.
  9. Stay Hydrated: Sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger, so keep water close at hand, especially during demanding shifts in the maritime defense contracting sector or while waiting at ferry terminals.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking.