National Food Strategy Part II Report - Update
FDF’s Chief Scientific Officer, Kate Halliwell responds to the publication of the second part of the National Food Strategy report.
FDF members are committed to ensuring people have access to a wide range of food and drinks that can support a balanced lifestyle.
We know more needs to be done, which is why manufacturers continue to take bold steps. Reformulation, new product development and portion sizing are key actions. FDF members’ voluntary work is already delivering substantial changes to UK shopping baskets, reducing salt, sugars and calories.
We also believe achieving balance is about much more than what is cut from our diets; increasing fruit, vegetables and wholegrains is also important, as is physical activity.
Tackling obesity is an important public health initiative, but work by manufacturers alone will never be enough. We call on Government to provide help to those communities and individuals who need it most.
Reformulation support for Scotland
FDF Scotland delivers Reformulation for Health, a Scottish Government funded programme to support smaller businesses to make their products healthier. This support is available for both FDF members and non-members.
Diet and health
Reformulation and portion size
Reformulation, new product development and portion sizing are key actions for food and drink manufactures in the fight against obesity.
Food and drink promotions
The FDF believes food and drink promotions bring varied and significant benefits to consumers, retailers and manufacturers.
Food and drink advertising
There are strict UK advertising codes, but tighter restrictions are proposed. We explain why a 9pm watershed is unlikely to affect obesity.
Industry at a glance: Diet and health
Compared to 4 years ago, the average shopping basket of FDF member products is lower in calories, sugars and salt.
Dietary intakes and recommendations
As an industry, it is important we understand the latest scientific recommendations as well as current dietary intakes.
Food and drink taxes
Since the introduction of the soft drinks industry levy in 2018, there has been a debate about the need for further taxation of food and drink.
Government health policy
Health policy is the UK is largely devolved, with differing rules across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A summary of the main health policy documents is provided here.
National Food Strategy
We are working with members and key stakeholders to inform the upcoming National Food Strategy (NFS) for England. This includes engagement on the independent review led by Henry Dimbleby and the Government white paper.
Sustainable healthy diets
All sectors of the food industry have a role to support a transition towards more sustainable healthy diets. The FDF is working with members to consider what this means for food and drink manufacturers.
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