Major change hits Lidl stores across Spain as new rules take effect
Anyone popping into Lidl in Spain today could notice something different on the shelves, as the supermarket introduces a major […]
Shoppers visiting Lidl supermarkets across Spain may notice some changes on the shelves as the supermarket implements new nutritional requirements for its own-brand products. The changes, which took effect on August 14, apply to the supermarket's range of products aimed at younger consumers and are being rolled out across its 30 stores in various countries.
The supermarket is aligning its products with the nutritional criteria set by the World Health Organization (WHO) alongside its own requirements. This means that some familiar products, such as pasta, fish fingers, cereals, and corn snacks, may have different nutritional compositions compared to previous versions. Customers should not expect to see every Lidl product being reformulated, as the initiative applies only to specific items within the supermarket's own-brand range.
Lidl's Quality & Sustainability manager, Stefan Haensel, explained that the company aims to make it easier for families to choose healthier food options. Rather than expecting customers to scrutinize every label, Lidl is reformulating its products to meet the new nutritional standards. Some products will also feature Paw Patrol branding as part of a promotional collaboration with the movie "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie."
The collaboration is expected to last around ten weeks and is intended to make the products more appealing to younger shoppers.
The most noticeable difference for Spanish shoppers will be the products appearing on shelves, rather than any changes to the way Lidl stores operate or how customers pay or access services. The supermarket's move is part of a broader effort to improve the nutritional profile of the food it sells and to make choosing healthier options more straightforward for customers.
Lidl is combining the WHO criteria with its own nutritional standards when developing the affected products, and the reformulated items will be gradually introduced alongside existing products during the transition period.
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