Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Somerset, Kentucky Vending Companies, we recognize how important nutrition and wellness are to the diverse workforces that power our region—from healthcare professionals at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital to manufacturing teams across the West Somerset Industrial Area to retail staff managing long shifts in the Highway 27 North Commercial District. Our healthy vending program offers fresh, nutritious snacking options, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks, designed to meet the real dietary needs of Somerset’s hardworking residents and the steady stream of Lake Cumberland visitors who expect quality nutrition options while traveling through south-central Kentucky. 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—a standard we’re proud to uphold across Somerset’s major employment centers, from the University Drive Corridor to the Somerset-Pulaski County Convention Center area. Its straightforward guidelines provide clear criteria for calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, making it an ideal choice for both employers and consumers throughout Pulaski County.

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 healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality workers who make up Somerset’s economic backbone make healthier choices during their workday, whether they’re stationed at a medical facility, a production floor, or managing the seasonal tourism rush that brings visitors from surrounding rural counties to our region.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing a fully branded machine across Somerset’s healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, or retail locations, or integrating healthier snack options into existing vending machines throughout the Highway 27 North Commercial District and beyond, FitPick® stands out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making them immediately recognizable to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital staff, Somerset Community College students, and the region’s shift-working manufacturing employees who need quick, nutritious fuel during breaks.

Fit Pick® labels distinguish between two sets of nutritional guidelines tailored to Somerset’s diverse workforce. 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)—ideal for healthcare workers and logistics professionals in the West Somerset Industrial Area managing demanding schedules. Additionally, Fit Pick® provides labels for items meeting The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Competitive Foods Guidelines, supporting wellness initiatives at Somerset-Pulaski County institutions and regional employers.

Fit Pick®’s consistent labeling system is recognized across communities, counties, and states nationwide, enabling offices in Somerset’s Downtown district, the East Somerset Shopping District, and surrounding rural counties throughout south-central Kentucky to implement the same program seamlessly, ensuring visitors and local workers encounter the same trusted nutritional standards whether at a regional retail hub or a smaller satellite location.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale for Somerset’s healthcare professionals, tourism visitors, manufacturing teams, and retail employees, empowering consumers to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines during their workday or Lake Cumberland leisure visits.

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

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking in Somerset by clearly marking “better for you” options across nearly 700 FitPick® approved products—a critical advantage for the region’s healthcare workers at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, manufacturing employees working extended shifts, and the thousands of Lake Cumberland visitors seeking nutritious choices on the go. This program eliminates guesswork for Somerset’s health-conscious consumers, whether they’re stopping by vending machines in the Highway 27 North Commercial District during their workday, grabbing a snack between retail shifts, or choosing better options while traveling through the Monticello Street Corridor and downtown Somerset. The streamlined selection and purchase process makes it effortless for customers across south-central Kentucky and northern Tennessee to fuel their day with confidence.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes that Somerset’s diverse workforce—from Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital healthcare professionals to manufacturing plant employees working extended shifts—relies on convenient, nutritious snacking options throughout the day.


VendVue is transforming workplace nutrition across Somerset, KY by partnering closely with regional employers to understand their specific wellness objectives and employee demographics. While conventional vending machines stock up to 45 items featuring traditional selections like candy, chips, and sugary beverages, Somerset’s growing base of health-conscious workers—particularly in healthcare, food processing, and distribution sectors—increasingly demands better alternatives for their daytime nutrition. Our FitPick® program responds directly to this shift by collaborating with businesses throughout the Monticello Street Corridor, Highway 27 North Commercial District, and University Drive Corridor to provide customized healthy vending solutions tailored to their workforce’s wellness priorities.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: Whether you’re a healthcare worker pulling a shift at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, a manufacturing employee on the production line in West Somerset Industrial Area, or a retail associate managing peak tourist season traffic, staying fueled throughout the day keeps you energized and focused.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: In a region where many Somerset workers juggle non-traditional schedules across healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors, cereal or granola bars packed with protein and fiber provide the sustained energy needed for those longer shifts without the energy crash.
  3. Healthy Crunch: Somerset’s busy professionals—from those working along the Highway 27 North Commercial District to downtown office staff—can satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips stocked in workplace vending machines.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: The influx of lake visitors and regional shoppers drawn to the East Somerset Shopping District and Stonegate Plaza Area appreciate convenient access to pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads through healthy vending machines at retail and hospitality locations.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For those working long shifts in food processing facilities or at Somerset Community College, a quick grab of low-fat milk or yogurt from a nearby vending machine provides essential nutrition without slowing you down.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: Somerset’s workforce understands that enjoying sweet treats in moderation—especially during high-stress periods in healthcare or government services—fits naturally into a balanced daily routine.
  7. Smart Cookie Alternatives: Vending machines serving the Monticello Street Corridor and Ferguson Crossroads increasingly stock healthier options like animal crackers, fig bars, pop tarts, or graham crackers paired with low-fat milk for added protein.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Regional workers in manufacturing, logistics, and distribution rely on healthy vending machines stocked with peanuts, almonds, or mixed nuts for quick protein and fiber during shifts.
  9. Stay Hydrated: In Somerset’s warm seasons when lake tourism peaks and outdoor activity increases, remember that thirst is often mistaken for hunger—keeping water readily available through vending machines matters for both locals and visitors.
  10. Balanced Snacking: In a community where shift workers, educators at Somerset Community College, and hospitality professionals manage demanding schedules, variety, balance, and moderation in snacking choices support sustained productivity throughout the day.