Supermarket giant Tesco is offering free vegetables to children in a bid to encourage them to eat more of their five a day. Working with leading baby and kids’ food brand Ella’s Kitchen, the scheme comes as a recent study revealed how little children eat vegetables. The study found that the earlier a child is exposed to vegetables, the more likely they are to eat them, reinforcing the need to introduce little ones to fruit and vegetables in the early years.
Plus, there's an alarming statistic that only 18% of children aged 5-15 consume the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, which can have long-term health consequences. Tesco and Ella's Kitchen have partnered up for the scheme. (Image: Tesco) Tesco hopes the new partnership will address the issue and get youngsters enjoying vegetables as early as possible.
Tesco is offering free vegetables to children The scheme works in the following three ways: In-Store Promotions: In 50 selected Tesco stores across England and Wales, customers who buy any Ella’s Kitchen product from a choice of over 60 lines will receive a coupon for a free selected vegetable. A roadshow will also visit certain stores, where in an interactive front-of-store space, Ella’s Kitchen will be handing out free veg coupons, recipes, and educational content to customers. Online Offer: Shoppers who purchase any Ella’s Kitchen Smoothie Multipack online can add a selected vegetable to their basket for just 1p.
Educational Resources: Free.
