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Shop pilot promotes healthy food

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The government has launched a healthy living campaign in a bid to stem rising obesity rates in England and Wales.

An earlier pilot scheme saw convenience stores in the north east of England promoting fruit and vegetables.

Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman explained what happened in the trial.

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