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The Government Chemist has collaborated with the Institute of Food Science & Technology to produce an Information Statement on dietary fibre
Employment Tribunal decision.
New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A new grant has been announced at the Nutrition for Growth meeting in London
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Hemingway on 24 October 2022.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer visited a leading meal kit provider in London today (7 May) to meet staff and discuss the future of the economy.
Public Health England has today published new data detailing the state of the nation’s diet.
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has today published its report ‘Dietary recommendations for energy’.
Reduction programme could see 200,000 tonnes of sugar removed from the UK market per year by 2020.
The country's biggest supermarkets, food manufacturers, caterers and food outlets are joining forces to help cut five billion calories from the nation's daily diet, the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley announced today.
Britain co-hosts 'Nutrition for Growth: Beating Hunger through Business and Science' on 8 June
Children in England are on track to consume around 4,800 cubes of sugar by the end of the year, more than double the maximum recommendation.
Richard Sangster, leader of the DH obesity policy team, looks to the future of food in the fight against childhood obesity.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government's drive to curb obesity levels
People will now find it easier to make healthier choices about the food they eat with the new consistent front of pack nutritional label.
Changes to standards and technical documents updated by CEN that affect those carrying out chemical measurement in support of food regulation
Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10 per cent as part of…
A wide range of actions taken over past year by 25 Responsibility Deal food businesses to help families cut down on calories.
UK and French space agencies have reached a ground-breaking new agreement to work together to tackle climate change.
Public Health England (PHE) announces plans to consider the evidence, set guidelines and closely monitor progress on calorie reduction.
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