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flag Tesco’s school fruit and veg program delivered 10.8 million free portions to 500 UK schools, boosting students’ nutrition and behavior.

flag The Tesco Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, now in its second year and partnered with the British Nutrition Foundation, provided free fruits and vegetables to over 500 UK schools, particularly in areas with high free school meal uptake, resulting in 10.8 million portions consumed. flag Students saw measurable nutrition gains, including a 7.4% rise in Vitamin C, along with increases in Vitamin A, fiber, and folate. flag Teachers reported widespread improvements in focus, energy, and behavior, with 94% observing positive changes. flag Schools like Boldon, Park View Community Primary, and West Heath Primary stood out for high consumption of specific produce. flag Nearly 900 tonnes of fruit and vegetables were delivered, equivalent to six blue whales, and 88% of teachers reported students arriving at school hungry, especially in disadvantaged areas.

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