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Tesco's Fruit & Veg Initiative Boosts Kids' Health

11/2/2025

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Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools initiative, launched in 2024, aims to enhance children's health and learning by supplying healthy food to schools with high free school meal rates.
In its first year, the program distributed over 10.8 million portions to 411 schools, with 94% of teachers noting improved classroom behavior.
The initiative has expanded to over 500 schools in 2025, providing daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
Babatunde Aléshé highlighted the program's educational value in promoting healthy eating.
Tesco's CEO acknowledged the initiative's positive effects on children's wellbeing and confidence.

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Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools initiative, launched in 2024, aims to enhance children's health and learning by supplying healthy food to schools with high free school meal rates.
In its first year, the program distributed over 10.8 million portions to 411 schools, with 94% of teachers noting improved classroom behavior.
The initiative has expanded to over 500 schools in 2025, providing daily servings of fruits and vegetables.
Babatunde Aléshé highlighted the program's educational value in promoting healthy eating.
Tesco's CEO acknowledged the initiative's positive effects on children's wellbeing and confidence.