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Aldi Getting Rid Of Candy In Checkout Lines

Aldi Getting Rid Of Candy In Checkout Lines

Most of us have been there: You push a cart full of healthy food up to the supermarket checkout line only to cave to sugary temptation when running that final gauntlet lined with chocolate, candy, and other snacks. But that may soon be a thing of the past for Aldi shoppers. [More]

Target’s Health Kick: Replacing Candy Bars With Granola Bars At The Register, Giving Employees Fitbits

Target’s Health Kick: Replacing Candy Bars With Granola Bars At The Register, Giving Employees Fitbits

With more than a dozen Target stores gearing up to test a healthier cafe concept – switching out hotdogs and nachos for salads and green juices – the retailer appears to be trying to keep the wellness momentum going by making several other changes: giving employees fitness trackers and swapping the candy bars lining the register with more wholesome snacks. [More]

(Ben Schumin)

Maker Of Oreos, Chips Ahoy! And Other Snacks Plans To Offer Significantly More Healthy Treats In Five Years

Perhaps the introduction of the so-called healthier, more adult-focused Thin Oreos earlier this year was a sign that Mondelez, the maker behind the cookies and a plethora of other snacks, was on the fast track to being a health-conscious brand. [More]