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SPAR Scotland expands Healthy Living Programme partnership

SPAR Scotland expands Healthy Living Programme partnership

SPAR Scotland has expanded its support of Healthy Living Scotland (HLS) by giving out free fruit to children at a further four stores around the country.

The symbol group launched the new partnership with Healthy Living Programme in June with a trial in six stores.


The Scottish government funded programme, administered by the SGF, aims to increase the range, availability, quality and affordability of fresh produce and healthier products from other categories in convenience stores across Scotland.

As part of the latest campaign, SPAR Scotland distributed free fruit to every primary school child from the SPAR stores in Abronhill, Garthamlock, Thornliebank and Erskine during 4-10 October. The team from HLS were also on hand each store to actively promote the week long initiative.

Stores in the East of Scotland taking part in the campaign are now being planned in for the beginning of 2022.

SPAR Scotland said they will also be running pumpkin-related activities in three SPAR stores with the team from HLS. The stores participating are Bo’ness, Sanquhar and Eastriggs from 27th, 28th and 29th October.

“We enjoy supporting Healthy Living Scotland’s programme which connects local school children with healthy options available from SPAR convenience stores. It is important that we continue to encourage children to eat fresh fruit and vegetables,” Colin McLean, SPAR Scotland chief executive, said.

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