Spar continues free fruit scheme for Scottish schoolchildren

By David Shrimpton in Industry News 3rd February 2022

Spar Scotland is launching another round in its continuing campaign to give out free fruit and water to schoolchildren.

The Healthy Living Programme is intended to encourage children to eat more fruit and have a healthy lifestyle.

The latest stores to take part in the scheme are in Glamis, McAlpine, Ladybank, Stonehouse, Bathgate and Linlithgow and will be giving out the fruit and water on specific days between 7 and 23 February.

Colin McClean, Spar Scotland’s chief executive, said: “We are carrying on with our support of the Healthy Living Programme which connects local school children with healthy options available from Spar convenience stores.

“We continue to measure these trials with a view to extending them further throughout the year.

“It is important to encourage our youngest customers to embrace healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle.”

Gillian Edgar, from the Healthy Living Programme, added: “This is the third leg of the trial and has proved very popular with consumers.

“Encouraging a healthier snack choice is the first step towards a healthier lifestyle.”