Bashas’ launches ‘Eat Smart’ program

CHANDLER, Ariz. A supermarket chain in Arizona has launched a new program to encourage healthy eating habits.

Bashas’ Supermarkets announced on Friday the launch of its “Eat Smart” program, which it describes as a comprehensive nutrition program for customers including nutrition shelf tags that identify the health benefits of foods, a free “Eat Smart” newsletter, shopping tours and end-cap displays that feature healthy products.

The chain will also offer a “Healthy Kitchen Makeover” contest in which adults can submit photos of their refrigerators, freezers or kitchen pantries, along with an essay of 200 words or fewer explaining why their kitchens need makeovers. Three winners will receive a $500 gift card and consultation with a dietician.