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Children from two Portsmouth schools converged on a Fratton convenience store to learn more about a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruit and vegetables.
The children, from Arundel Court Junior School and Manor Infants School visited Lesley Van Laun’s SPAR store in St. Mary’s Road as part of the launch of the Change4Life Convenience Store Campaign.
The Department of Health campaign is designed to make it easier for people in all parts of the community to get their 5-a-day quota of fruit and vegetables. All shops taking part in the initiative will sell a wider range of fruit and vegetables and prominently display the produce for customers.
In the ten weeks since introducing the Change4Life scheme, the Fratton store has seen an increase of over 25% in sales of Fruit and Vegetables. Sales are still continuing to increase, this shows how the Change4Life campaign can boost sales and be of benefit to your community.
The visit from the two schools included a quiz for the children, a discussion about the health benefits for fruit and vegetables, and samples for the children to take away
“The Government has been working with the Association of Convenience Stores and its membership, including Spar, and we are delighted to get behind this scheme,” said Jeremy Van Laun.
James Lowman, Chief Executive of the Association of Convenience Stores said: “Local shops are at the heart of communities, and the Change4Life’s help in improving the fruit and vegetables on offer in these stores can make a huge difference to the diet choices that people can make. The convenience sector is committed to Change4Life and promoting healthy choices.”
For more information please visit www.nhs.uk/change4life
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Article updated July 2011
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