Jane Ellison
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Take voluntary deals with a pinch of salt
Did someone say it was job done on salt reduction? “The UK is among the world leaders in reducing salt. More than 70% of the retail market and 65% of big high-street restaurants and contract caterers have committed to cutting… Read More
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RIP Responsibility Deal?
THE GOVERNMENT’S public health responsibility deal is being wound down, according to a report in the Sunday Times. Sources told the paper that the industry continues to work on the voluntary pledges, but there have been no meetings since the… Read More
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Is Britain lagging behind when it comes to sustainable diets?
A growing number of countries are thinking green when it comes to their dietary guidelines, and Britain needs to follow their lead. As world leaders prepare for vitally important climate change negotiations in Paris at the end of the year, it’s… Read More
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Weighty problems
CONSUMERS ARE confused about what makes them fat so it’s no surprise a third don’t consider health when they’re eating out. That means businesses have to, but is the Responsibility Deal enough to make a difference? … Read More
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Minister’s viewpoint
IN THE past year, barely a week has gone by without lively debate over the potential impact that salt, fat, and in particular sugar can have on our bodies. … Read More
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Public Health Minister Guest Editor for Footprint Magazine
PUBLIC HEALTH Minister, Jane Ellison, is guest editing the November issue of Footprint magazine. Featuring an exclusive thought leadership article on the Department of Health’s Responsibility Deal, the special edition will… Read More
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Sodexo pledges to reduce salt
SODEXO IS one of 30 UK companies to have signed up to the Responsibility Deal Food Network’s latest salt reduction pledges. The targets – F9 Salt Reduction and… Read More
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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