Department of Health
Department of Health updates 2017 salt pledge
THE DEPARTMENT of Health has updated its 2017 target to reduce the average intake of salt consumed by the public as part of the Responsibility Deal. The pledge… Read More
Sugar tax could tackle rising obesity
DAME SALLY DAVIES, Chief Medical Officer for England, has said that a sugar tax may have to be introduced to help reduce the rising obesity figures. … Read More
Round in circles
WHEN THE government doesn’t know what to do, it tends to call for a review. And that’s exactly what it did after the horse meat scandal, with Professor Chris Elliott heading an “independent review of Britain’s food system”. He’s expected to provide some interim findings next month,… Read More
The foodservice sector is NO poor relation when it comes to Health & Vitality initiatives
“THE FOODSERVICE sector isn’t the poor relation of grocery retail when it comes to health and vitality initiatives”! This was the overwhelming message delivered by industry experts from across the hospitality industry who gathered at the Department of Health… Read More
Health by stealth
DINERS ARE craving indulgent treats, yet the government wants help curbing obesity. Is there a sneaky solution? People are eating out less, but when they do they want to… Read More
Something to fear
FOODSERVICE OPERATORS are concerned about inconsistencies when it comes to nutritional labelling on menus. Footprint is therefore working with industry leaders and government on how to adapt the Responsibility Deal pledge. … Read More
HCA RESPONSE TO THE RESULT OF THE GOVERNMENT’S NEW PATIENT-LED HOSPITAL INSPECTION AUDITS
ON 21 SEPTEMBER, the Department of Health published the results of the first Patient-Led Assessments of the Care Environment (PLACE) for England 2013. This new system supersedes the former Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT) audits which took place annually between… Read More
My viewpoint: Sue Dibb talks about new sustainable diet guidelines
NEW SUSTAINABLE diet guidelines are welcome but ministers need to make the advice official to help both food businesses and the public make informed choices, says Sue Dibb. In July the government published a landmark report. But there was… Read More
Foodservice operators and supply chain urged to highlight initiatives and best practice at industry Honours
BUSINESSES RANGING from restaurants and public sector organisations to contract caterers and food manufacturers are being urged to highlight best practice in healthy eating provision, sourcing and encouraging behavioral change, by submitting their initiatives to the only industry scheme celebrating… Read More