Fruit Vs. Candy A Check Out

I have noticed this quite a bit. In our local market the first thing you see when you walk in is flowers to the left and then next to it is fruit, candy is on the whole other side of the store. I think it's a good idea because then it doesn't make the kids want to beg for candy right away when entering the store. I think parents should push their kids more to eat healthier and only give candy as a rewarding gift if they accomplish something or do something unexpectedly that you been wanting them to do. I buy candy when it is on sale and keep it in a drawer at home and only munch on it when I have the craving which isn't very often, sometimes I save it for when my nieces and nephew come over and give it to them as a treat if they are good. I try to stay away from sweets it's not good for you.

I love fruit more then candy and this is a good idea. I would think that smaller fruit would be better, because often times when I am at a shower, I will go right for the grapes. But I think that the store manager has to watch to see if the children pick the apples and bananas or whatever without paying as the cashier is often too busy. At least with candies, they are usually wrapped.

I think it's a great idea, but I've never seen it around here. I hope it will catch on everywhere, at least to the point where we would have a choice as to which checkout line to use. When kids see things, they want them, so it makes good sense to show them things they should be wanting.

Wow, that could be a nice idea. It could unconsciously influence people to pick up more fruits instead of candy. The diet of our generation is seriously unhealthy. Maybe it's time to think of ways to make healthy options accessible to people.

I think it's a great idea. Small steps goes a long way. It's the same with the new policy here in our place. We aren't allowed to use plastic bags anymore. First step in making our place greener and cleaner. Kids won't like the idea of not seeing junk food but they will get used to it and also if parents will stop buying them and actually set the example of buying fresh fruits for snacks rather than junk then kids might get used to it.

I think that would be a good idea as long as they can keep them properly stored. I know when I've grocery shopped and am waiting at the checkout, instead of grabbbing a candy bar I could eat an apple or orange for a snack. It seems like I get hungry after shopping. As far as a child grabbing an orange and throwing at a customer or cashier, I'd be throwing it at the parent and telling them to watch your child! But fruit would be a better reward for them anyway.

Mine doesn't do that, but they do have one register with healthier snacks. That one is pretty much always open. Ironically, when I get in that line, I find myself looking for the candy bars.

As a cashier if a child threw an orange at me I'd say "Excuse me while I lose my job but" and pick it back up, throwing it right back at them. In any case I think that it would be a good idea provided it was fruits and veggies that would not spoil so fast and that could be left out. As a cashier I know that in the grocery store some foods have to be taken from where they are and put back up because not all units in the store are fridge units. That's probably not the same at every store, but well you know. It may not catch on fast enough to make a difference. The line right at the cash register is called an "impulse" line, many people still have the impulse to buy the candy or gum. Also where would they put the gum, you know?

That sounds like a great idea! I hope this makes kids want the fruit versus candy and other junk food. I am glad my kids like fruit. He is overweight but he does get some fruit. He likes junk food and so do I so it is difficult make this change. I hope my kids never picked up an orange and threw it at someone. I would have to have a word with them if they did.

Wow. This is really a great idea indeed. Replacing fruits with that of candies is so nice and a healthy idea....hope it will be followed here in my country....

Candy is the expected sweet rush that we ecprect to find at the grocery check out. it woukd be a pleasant surprise to see fruit choices offered there as well. it woukd be a natural and nutritious alternative to what we are offered now.

I do believe that this is a great idea because it will help deter some from wanting candy and this is something more different for them to give a try. Now as for children it can be a good idea if the kids like colors or see it as being something differnet then they will pick it up. As for us grown ups some of us hav our peep peeves about eating fruit and simply do not want it whether it is in the front or not. I like the idea because I love fruit and it is also good for the body.Now, back to the children they will want candy if it is the only thing that their parents give them to calm down versus a piece of fruit because some children hav not been introduced to fruit and see it and frown their faces up and say they want candy so im not sure as to how this will work out in alot of stores. Indeed is a good idea to look into.

I have actually never seen this anywhere. I'm actually pretty surprised with the US's whole program for keeping kids healthy that they don't have fruits at all aisles of every store. I tend to get a candy bar every now and then but I would definitely take a juicy apple over a sugar filled candy bar. I think stores don't like doing this because candy bars are usually a little more expensive than fruit. I think more people would rather buy a fresh looking apple instead of a candy bar though, at least I know I would!

I think this is a wonderful idea. I know my daughter just loves fruit. Most of all, maybe there would not be so much obesity in young children!

I think it's a better idea. So many people impulse buy while they are waiting at checkout that it's probably healthier for adults, too. Right now my son is too small to ask for things at the checkstand. He's mostly interested in whatever is already in the cart and in the buttons on the debit card machine. I don't know if he will be the type to beg for candy or not.

I think that is a wonderful idea, ONLY if the fruit is real and not GMO. Of course by now my son knows not to ask me for candy, especially when I explain the downfalls of consuming candy that is not good, but instead to go for the candy that is organic and less likely to cause health issues..So he gets his candy, (his favorite are the Jelly Belly jelly beans), and so he doesn't feel deprived..

Most stores won't do that, because they make a lot of money off the impulse candy and magazine purchases--both those spurred by children and those made by adults. Children will want fruit if they are fed good, fresh fruit. It doesn't matter where it is located in the store. The same is true of fresh vegetables, whole grains, etc. Children raised on good food will develop the taste for good food. Those raised on rubbish will seek out rubbish. No child emerges from the womb demanding McDonald's. That comes about due to exposure to commercials and living in a household with parents who are okay with loading kids up on fast food.

I actually have not noticed it in my area...But I think it certainly a great move..It just another reminder that fruit is a great snack, instead of candy....

no candy is not good for you because it has corn syrup/high fructose corn syrup and other things. i would suggest to eat more fruits to stay healthy.