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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.
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What is the and Nectar Healthy Choices challenge?
Running from 29 April to 19 May 2026, the Healthy Choices challenge rewards digital Nectar customers for buying healthy choice products. After opting in via the app, users must complete four personalised tasks to earn 150 Nectar points per milestone or 600 bonus points total. Progress is tracked automatically through version 11.6.0, with points awarded instantly upon each qualifying transaction.
What is the Nectar Taste the Difference challenge?
The Taste the Difference challenge is a three-week Nectar app promotion beginning 29 April 2026. Targeted digital customers must opt-in via the app to complete four personalized tasks. You earn 200 bonus points for each task finished by purchasing qualifying premium products. Alcohol is strictly excluded and app version 11.6.0 is required.
Can I shop online for the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
Yes, both in-store and Groceries Online (GOL) purchases at Sainsbury’s count toward your targets. For online orders, ensure your Nectar account is linked to your GOL account before shopping. Similarly, your order must be delivered or collected within the campaign dates (29 April - 19 May) to qualify.
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 didn't my recent purchase update my progress towards the Taste the Difference and Healthy Choices challenges?
First, ensure you clicked ‘Join Challenge’ before making the purchase. Progress usually updates instantly for in-store shops but takes longer for online orders. Also, check that the specific items you bought meet the challenge criteria. For example, certain items may not yet meet the "healthy logo" requirements for that challenge.
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 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.