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How can I track my Taste the Difference challenge progress?
Track your progress directly via the Taste the Difference pod on your Nectar app homepage. After opting in, the app monitors your purchases, automatically awarding 200 bonus points per completed task. You can view these rewards and your transaction history clearly within the Nectar app's Activity section at any time.
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How do I participate in the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
To participate, open your Nectar app and locate the specific Taste the Difference or Healthy Choices challenge pods on your homepage. You must click ‘Join Challenge’ to opt in before your purchases will count toward your personalised tasks. Once joined, simply scan your Nectar card at checkout or shop via your linked Sainsbury's Groceries Online (GOL) account.
When will I receive my bonus points for the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
Points are added to your Nectar account automatically upon the completion of each individual task for the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges. For most in-store transactions, points are awarded instantly after you complete the shop. However, if you are shopping via Groceries Online, your points and progress tracker will not update until the actual day of delivery.
Why are some items excluded from the Healthy Choices challenge?
Products may be excluded if they do not currently meet the specific criteria required for the "healthy logo". Additionally, Sainsbury’s is still in the process of reviewing and rolling out the healthy classification across all own-brand products. If an item hasn't been assessed yet, it won't count toward your progress at this time.
How many total points can I earn from the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
The Taste the Difference challenge comes with 200 points per task, totaling 800 bonus points. The Healthy Choices challenge provides 150 points per task, totaling 600 bonus points.
Why don’t some healthy products count toward my progress?
Some items may be excluded if they do not currently meet the "healthy logo" criteria or are still undergoing assessment. Sainsbury’s is continuously reviewing own-brand products, so some items may not have been added to the qualifying list yet.
Do I need to link my Nectar card before shopping for the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
Yes, for Groceries Online (GOL) orders to qualify, your Nectar card must be linked to your account before you start shopping. Additionally, your order must be delivered or collected within the campaign dates of 29 April to 19 May 2026 for the products to count toward your challenge progress.
When do the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges end?
Both the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges conclude on 19 May 2026. To receive your bonus points, all qualifying in-store purchases must be made, and all online orders must be delivered, by the end of this date. Points are awarded automatically upon task completion.