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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Watling

Why some freebies for supermarket staff are being scrapped

  • Sainsbury's is replacing free crisps and biscuits in staff rooms with healthier "light meal" options such as soups, porridge and bread.
  • The supermarket says this change supports the government's campaign against obesity and ensures a more consistent range of free food for employees.
  • These new provisions will be implemented across all Sainsbury's outlets, Argos sites, and distribution centres.
  • The initiative aligns with the Labour government's broader plans to reduce obesity levels in the UK, which currently affect over a quarter of the English population and cost the NHS an estimated 11 billion annually.
  • Sainsbury's CEO, Simon Roberts, has expressed support for government proposals that could require supermarkets to reduce calories in shopping baskets, with potential fines for non-compliance.

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