Healthy

Simplifying Healthy Choices

As one of the prominent Hollywood, California Vending Companies, we understand the unique demands of this entertainment hub where long production schedules, studio backlots, and 24-hour creative work require accessible nutrition options for cast, crew, and production staff. Our healthy vending program delivers fresh, nutritious snacking choices tailored to the fast-paced entertainment and media sector, with machines stocked exclusively with 100% healthy and organic snacks that support the wellness needs of industry professionals working irregular hours across Paramount Pictures Studios and independent production facilities throughout East Hollywood and the Melrose District. 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 entertainment companies and creative service firms where employee wellness directly impacts productivity and morale on set and in office environments.

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 diverse Hollywood workforce—from production assistants to hospitality staff supporting the millions of annual tourists—make healthier choices while managing the demanding schedules that characterize the entertainment, retail trade, and service sectors across Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood, and surrounding business districts.

FitPick Info

Attractive Labels Simplify Making Informed Decisions

Fitpick Machine

Whether you’re placing a fully branded machine in a Hollywood Boulevard retail space, a West Hollywood hospitality venue, or a creative services office in the Melrose District, FitPick® stands out effortlessly.

Fit Pick® employs eye-catching stickers to mark the vending machine slots filled with Fit Pick® approved snacks, making it instantly recognizable to the diverse workforce of entertainment professionals, service employees, and international tourists who frequent Hollywood’s business establishments. More prominent clings and stickers offer detailed insights into the Fit Pick™ nutritional standards, helping health-conscious patrons navigate options during their shifts at Paramount Pictures Studios, local healthcare facilities, or creative media companies.

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 offices in Hollywood’s Koreatown border area, Thai Town, Little Armenia, and throughout the greater Los Angeles region to implement the same program seamlessly, ensuring employees and visitors encounter the same trusted nutritional standards wherever they work or visit.

Our aim is to supply straightforward yet crucial nutritional information at the point of sale, empowering the thousands of entertainment industry workers, hospitality staff, and the 10 million annual tourists who pass through Hollywood to make healthier snack choices informed by clear, “better for you” guidelines.

Nutritious Snack Solutions for Hollywood's Diverse Workforce and Visitor Economy.

FitPick® transforms healthy snacking across Hollywood’s diverse entertainment and hospitality venues by clearly marking “better for you” options from nearly 700 FitPick® approved products. Whether stocked in studios along the Paramount lot, on sound stages during long production days, or in the hotels and restaurants dotting Hollywood Boulevard and the Sunset Strip, this program guides entertainment industry crews, service workers, and the millions of annual visitors in making smarter nutritional choices from vending machines. The intuitive selection process removes guesswork, making it easy for busy film professionals, shift-based hospitality staff, and tourists navigating nightlife venues to find wholesome alternatives without hassle.

Health & Wellness Program

The FitPick® program recognizes that in Hollywood’s fast-paced entertainment and production environment, nutritious snacking supports sustained energy for long studio days and creative work sessions.
For production crews on set, hospitality staff managing the Sunset Strip’s high-volume venues, and service workers throughout the Hollywood Bowl and TCL Chinese Theatre districts, vending machines have become essential meal supplements during compressed schedules.

VendVue is revolutionizing workplace vending by dedicating ourselves to comprehensively understanding our clients’ wellness goals and the specific demands of Hollywood’s diverse workforce. While traditional vending machines offer up to 45 diverse products, including popular “pleasure foods” like candy bars, chips, and soft drinks, the entertainment industry professionals, healthcare workers, and creative services teams across West Hollywood and East Hollywood increasingly seek healthier alternatives that sustain performance without energy crashes. This shift towards health consciousness among consumers and organizations has inspired us to offer tailored solutions specifically designed for Hollywood’s unique business landscape. We’re delighted to collaborate with our clients—from Paramount Pictures Studios facilities to boutique production companies in the Melrose District—through the personalized Fit Pick® program, catering to their wellness requirements with a variety of healthy alternatives that align with the demanding schedules and professional standards of the entertainment capital.

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

  1. Regular Snacking: On set at Paramount Pictures Studios or between takes at production facilities across East Hollywood, crew members and creative professionals need consistent energy throughout long shooting days—refuel your body with snacks several times a day to stay sharp and content.
  2. Fiber and Protein Focus: Whether you’re working in entertainment production or serving guests in the hospitality sector along the Sunset Strip, sustained energy matters—opt for cereal or granola bars with protein and fiber for longer-lasting fullness that carries you through demanding shifts.
  3. Healthy Crunch: The fast-paced environment of Hollywood Boulevard and West Hollywood’s retail district demands quick nutrition—satisfy mid-day cravings with low-fat, low-calorie options like pretzels or baked chips that won’t slow you down.
  4. Nutrient-Rich Choices: Among the millions of tourists exploring the Hollywood Walk of Fame and TCL Chinese Theatre annually, as well as local service workers in healthcare and professional services sectors, pre-packaged fruits, vegetables, and salads deliver high nutritional value, convenience, and great taste for on-the-go consumption.
  5. Protein and Calcium: For a healthy boost during your workday across Thai Town, Little Armenia, or Koreatown’s border areas, grab low-fat milk or yogurt.
  6. Moderate Sweet Treats: In a city celebrated for entertainment and creative expression, 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 that pair well with low-fat milk for added protein—ideal for nightlife and entertainment venue staff working late hours.
  8. Nuts for Nuts: Pick a pack of peanuts, almonds, or your favorite nuts for a blend of protein and fiber.
  9. Stay Hydrated: In Hollywood’s warm climate, sometimes thirst is mistaken for hunger—keep water close at hand, especially during outdoor work near the Hollywood Bowl or along the Melrose District’s bustling retail corridors.
  10. Balanced Snacking: Remember, variety, balance, and moderation are key to smart snacking for everyone from production crew to service employees supporting Hollywood’s thriving tourism and entertainment industries.