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How effective are targeted schemes to improve access to fruit and vegetables for deprived populations? A study from Norfolk evaluates the effectiveness of a mobile fruit and vegetable store, selling cost-price produce in targeted communities.  This intervention succeeded in its basic aim of improving fruit and vegetable consumption in the areas, but it was a small scale study (255 users).  A study from Australia examines perceptions of affordability and availability of fruit and vegetables amongst women in deprived areas.