Our Purpose Matters
The Healthy Living Programme (HLP) is dedicated to enhancing community health through accessible nutrition and wellness initiatives. With a strong focus on collaboration, we aim to empower retailers to make a positive impact on their customers' lives.
Our History: A Commitment to Healthy Living
2004
Pilot for the SGF Healthy Living Programme (Previously known as the Neighbourhood Shops Initiative)was a partnership between Robert Wiseman Dairies, the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, major operators in the convenience sector and Public Health Scotland (Previously known as Scottish Executive Health Department) & Scottish Government.
2005
Phase two of the SGF Healthy Living Programme was launched, expanding the initiative to 197 participating stores across Scotland. This phase focused on increasing the availability of healthier products in convenience stores.
2010
The programme continued to grow, reaching a milestone of 1,000 retailers actively participating. This demonstrated a strong commitment from retailers in promoting healthier choices in local communities.
2014
The first breakfast trial event was held, introducing children to the benefits of starting their day with a nutritious meal. This laid the foundation for future large-scale breakfast events.
2017
Following the success of the initial trials, breakfast events officially became part of the programme, helping schools and retailers work together to provide healthier food options to young people.
2019
The Welby Breakfast were introduced to help engage children in healthier eating habits. The initiative was rolled out across Scottish convenience stores, making healthier choices more fun and accessible.
2020
Participation in the programme continued to rise, with over 2,000 retailers actively involved. Retailers increasingly integrated healthier products into their stores, reinforcing HLP’s mission.
2024
The programme reached a new milestone, with over 2,300 retailers now part of the initiative. Stores continue to implement HLP merchandising and promotions to support healthier shopping habits.
2025
Over 40,000 pupils have now attended an HLP event, demonstrating the programme’s ongoing impact on schools, retailers, and communities in fostering healthier eating habits.
Transforming Communities Through Healthier Choices
The Healthy Living Programme is making a real difference in communities across Scotland. From providing healthy breakfasts to school children to supporting thousands of retailers in promoting better food choices, our impact continues to grow. These numbers reflect our commitment to creating a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.
Total of Pupils Served to Date
Total Number of Retailers
Premium Retailers
Our Team
HLP is driven by an enthusiastic and committed team who have vast experience in advising retailers in selling, promoting & highlighting healthier products within their stores.
Kathryn Neil
Kathryn joined the programme in 2014 as a development manager covering the central and east coast part of the country, taking over the role as director in 2018 Kathryn has a wealth of experience in the convenience retail sector on which she now draws to develop long term strategy and goals for the Healthy Living Programme.
As field manager Gillian is responsible for working with the key wholesale and symbol groups across Scotland. Developing activities, overseeing the roll out of Healthy Living programme initiatives across the various store estates is her key focus.
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