Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Watling

MYSTERIOUS: Why some freebies for supermarket staff are being scrapped - You Need To See This

  • 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.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.