Economy
Supermarkets Use Stickers and Toys to Encourage Children to Eat Vegetables
Dutch supermarkets including Lidl, PLUS, and Albert Heijn are launching savings campaigns offering vegetable-themed toys and stickers, such as 'Lidl-tuintjes' and 'Diskeys,' to encourage children to consume more fruits and vegetables. While Foodwatch welcomes these initiatives as an improvement over promoting unhealthy snacks, experts note there is no evidence that such marketing leads to increased actual consumption. Behavioral economist Anouar el Haji questions whether retailers are motivated by genuine public health goals or greenwashing, while Albert Heijn maintains that the campaign stems from a mission to make healthier food accessible, despite acknowledging benefits for customer loyalty.
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