Greggs wants you to choose doughnuts with holes - this is why

Greggs is known for its tasty treats, ranging from meat-filled pasties and sandwiches to a variety of sweet snacks.

But the bakery chain is now pledging to fight the increasing problem of obesity by encouraging customers to buy certain doughnuts from its range.

This comes as part of a new government obesity strategy, with the food industry as a whole having promised to reduce sugar content, as well as offer customers healthier alternatives.

Different doughnuts

Greggs is planning on mixing up its display counters, putting its ring doughnuts in the spotlight in a bid to encourage customers to choose them over their selection of filled doughnuts.

The bakery has also introduced a wider range of ring doughnuts, which generally contain fewer calories than filled ones.

A Greggs filled jam doughnut contains 245 calories, while its triple chocolate doughnut has 341 calories.