NL Well being Companies say a brand new pizza merchandising machine on the Well being Sciences in St. John’s will likely be up and working within the close to future.

The well being authority says the merchandising machine, bought from the Negan Group, will present sufferers, guests and workers an added choice to entry sizzling meals “across the clock.”

Some have questioned set up of the merchandising machine in mild of NL Well being Companies’ new three-phase wholesome meals coverage.

The well being authority says Section 1 of the Wholesome Meals Coverage for retail in well being care settings focuses on deep fried, or partially fried meals, sweetened drinks and confectionary objects.

It says meals like pizza, which is baked, is compliant with the coverage.