The UK's approach to tackling obesity

UK industry’s “disquiet” at latest obesity push

UK food manufacturers have expressed "deep disquiet" at the latest plans from the country's government to tackle childhood obesity. The…

The UK’s calorie plan is cogent – and industry will be content

Faced with some alarming data on obesity, the UK this week announced its latest strategy to battle the bulge. A…

UK government body pushes food industry to cut calories in products

Public Health England (PHE) is challenging the UK food industry to reduce calories in products consumed by families by 20% by…

UK to target calories in next part of England obesity drive

Calories in foods like burgers, pizza and ready meals are to be targeted in the UK government's next push to…

UK issues 20% sugar cut guidelines for food industry

Public Health England (PHE) today (30 March) set out guidelines for food manufacturers operating in the country to reduce sugar by…

UK food firms say voluntary sugar reduction target “impossible” by 2020

The UK's Food and Drink Federation said today (22 March) it would "not be technically possible or acceptable to consumers"…

Why England child obesity plan is best industry could have hoped for

The UK government's action plan on childhood obesity in England, launched today (18 August), has been criticised by industry bodies,…

UK: Supermarkets join government health “deal”

A number of leading UK supermarkets and food manufacturers have committed to a series of core commitments as part of…