MEPs back free fruit and veg scheme

EU governments have approved a £75 million-a-year scheme to provide free fruit and vegetables to schools across Europe.

Minister meeting in Brussels agreed it was a good step to counter obesity.

EU Agriculture Commissioner Mariann Fischer Boel commented: "Giving kids good habits at an early age is crucial as they will carry these into later life. Too many of our children eat far too little fruit and vegetables and often don't realise how delicious they are.

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