Firms pledge extra veg help for those struggling with five a day

Sales of vegetables are continuing to fall, but help is on the way from takeaways and stores as well as schools and the workplace

Eat more vegetables – it is the constant exhortation from doctors, dieticians and public health experts, but falling sales of greens suggests the advice is being ignored.

This week 30 retailers, cafe chains and catering companies will pledge to include more vegetables in their products. Schools and councils will also be involved, as well as some leading employers who will commit to making it easier for staff to get their five a day.

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