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Corner shops in deprived areas are to be given Government funding to help boost sales of fruit and vegetables. The Department of Health (DOH) will invest £200,000 this year and £300,000 over the next two years in a challenge to the nation's obesity problem, which costs the NHS £4.2bn a year.
Local convenience stores will receive help to buy shelving, chiller cabinets and promotional materials, and a project co-ordinator will assist stores in linking with local initiatives. The first stage of the initiative will roll out in the North East this autumn, and the DOH is hoping 120 stores in this area will be involved in the scheme by May 2009. A similar scheme started in Scotland has already proved popular with 500 stores now involved. Participating Scottish stores have reported profits increases as high as 600% on fruit and veg. Health Minister Ivan Lewis said: “We know that families in some communities still use the corner shop on a daily basis for their food and other household goods. It is therefore essential we take healthy eating options to these stores and reach those families who are at the greatest risk of poor health due to a poor diet.” The Department of Health is working with the Association of Convenience Stores to launch the initiative.
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Rob
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... Any existing fruit and veg shop in the area will suffer. Greengrocers are already in compet*tion with supermarkets and only survive through a combination of their quality and location. This is another nail in their coffin. |
Mr Bahra
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hi i was reading the... hi i was reading the newspaper retail express and i came across a piece that i was interested in. Its about the grants you give to shops to increase healthy eating.I am interested in a grant for this so would it be possible for you to send me some more details or even forms that i can apply for a grant as i have a corner shop? |
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