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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryGrey literature

Sainsbury’s to add ‘Healthy Choice’ logo to own-label lines

Askew K

2025.0

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Summary

This trade press article from The Grocer reports on Sainsbury's plan to apply a 'Healthy Choice' front-of-pack logo to eligible own-label lines, representing a voluntary retail-led health labelling initiative. The piece likely examines the criteria underpinning the designation and positions the move within the broader context of retailer responsibility for improving consumer food choices. As a trade journalism piece rather than a peer-reviewed study, findings should be treated as reported industry developments rather than empirically validated evidence.

UK applicability

Directly relevant to the UK retail and food environment context, reflecting ongoing debates around front-of-pack labelling, retailer-led health initiatives, and the role of supermarkets in influencing consumer dietary behaviour in the absence of mandatory government schemes.

Key measures

Front-of-pack labelling scheme adoption; number or proportion of own-label products receiving the 'Healthy Choice' designation

Outcomes reported

The article reports on Sainsbury's announcement to introduce a 'Healthy Choice' logo across its own-label product range as part of a broader health-focused retail strategy. It likely covers the scope of products affected and the retailer's stated rationale for the initiative.

Theme
Marketing, media & food environments
Subject
Food labelling & consumer information
Study type
Commentary
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Grey literature
Status
Published
Geography
UK
System type
Food supply chain
Catalogue ID
WP0116

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