In supermarket free fruit schemes are you limited to the fruit in front of the sign?

Question

Supermarkets often have a sign up telling you to take a piece of fruit for your child. I've noticed that although there's a box beneath the sign it doesn't actually specify the fruit needs to come from the box. So would it be OK to give your child a whole watermelon to munch on or perhaps a nice pineapple?

Thoughts?

In supermarket free fruit schemes are you limited to the fruit in front of the sign?

ShrunkenGuy · Accepted Answer

It’s implied by the box of fruit below the sign, and the somewhat pointer shape of the “Help yourself”.

Interestingly they specify below, in smaller writing, one piece per child as I guess they had many taking too much but haven’t yet considered people interpreting it as any fruit in the store.

The scheme is a nice idea to keep children occupied while in store, that they aren’t wanting for a snack and irritable because of it.

However, I’d have thought most parents would ensure they had snacks for their kids and this does fly in the face of a generation of warnings of “don’t accept gifts from strangers, especially food/sweets”.

Also, sad to say the state of the public in this day and age, as they’re not covered, I’d generally be worried for how hygienic the fruit is, no idea how many have touched it, what else they’ve touched, say what you like about the Pandemic but people should have better understanding of cross contamination now.

The cynic in me thinks that they’re just virtue signalling with fruit they would be throwing out soon anyway.

AviatorTom · Accepted Answer

I'm pretty sure they are referring to what's in the box.

Thus does bring up an interesting question though. If the child completely consumes the watermelon, except for the rinds, before you get to the checkout counter, do you have to pay for it? After all, who buys used watermelon rinds?

wynning · Accepted Answer

I think in the interest of etiquette, yes you are. But if that's beyond you, I guess you can go further to prove otherwise.

WhitneySnow · Accepted Answer

I tink it’s supposed to be limited to the fruit in the box

James The Foodie · Accepted Answer

Supermarket free fruit schemes are typically designed for children to enjoy a healthy snack while shopping. The fruit is generally simple, portable options like apples or bananas. While it's amusing to imagine a child being offered a watermelon, these schemes are intended for smaller, manageable pieces from the designated selection. Taking a whole watermelon or pineapple would likely go against the spirit of the program. 🍏🍌

FreyaRed · Answer

Jewish star, black kid, poisoned fruits...

mickey_whispers · Answer

... In supermarket free fruit schemes, are you limited to the fruit in front of the sign? Or can you pick any fruit? Because the sign said free fruit. But I took a banana once. And the security guy followed me all the way to the parking lot. His shoes sounded like teeth on the pavement, and he said, "Come here, banana boy.”

jamesgoldman · Answer

They cover what's in the box, I have a friend who has a son who loves blueberries so she'll give him a punnet and pays for them at the end of the shop

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

You’ll never know until you try.
If it were my store, it would be exclusively watermelons. The kid would have to finish at least half of it before checkout and be wearing the rind like a helmet to get the freebie.
Ell oh ell!

DonaldDarko · Answer

Of course it is or it would have said so, the sign is clearly just a suggestion.

Shiprex · Answer

It's free for kids only I thought rather than anyone. I think it's a great idea as it gets rid of excess waste and gives people some benefit to their diets.

NicholasRedone · Answer

It's for kids for free here yet it varies - I ignore it, I'm an adult and thankfully no offspring

clampfan101 · Answer

I’ve never seen one. I’m curious how they prevent people from getting more than one per day if they come back after checking out.

Iron_Man · Answer

They usually have that for candy and cookies at the store I just help myself to free samples never seen it for fruit in America

WonderingManII · Answer

You can only take from the box I believe.

Jeff51 · Answer

I think its the fruit that is showing.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, I think there is a limit.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes.

In supermarket free fruit schemes are you limited to the fruit in front of the sign?

Most Helpful Opinions

AI Opinion

What Girls & Guys Said

Do you consider fresh fruits to be expensive?

In supermarket free fruit schemes are you limited to the fruit in front of the sign?

Most Helpful Opinions

AI Opinion

What Girls & Guys Said

Do you consider fresh fruits to be expensive?

We're glad to see you liked this post.