Free fruit handed out at supermarket

BURTON youngsters can get one of their five-a-day for free at a major supermarket in the town.

While parents shop at Morrisons, in Wellington Road, free fruit, which have not been sold, will be handed out to children.

Store bosses say the move will also mean a cut in food wastage. Morrisons stores across the country are taking part in the initiative, which is expected to see 40,000 pieces of fruits handed out across the country each week.

At the store entrance in Wellington Road, children will be offered the choice of fruit, including bananas, apples, pears, sweet clementines and satsumas.

Matt Goodley, store manager in Burton, said: “Sometimes our store is left with unsold fruit and customers would prefer us to find a use for it. So we’re putting out fruit – that’s at risk of not being sold – for children to help themselves.

“It’s healthy for them, reduces food waste in our store and will help make shopping easier for parents.”