PHE reveals progress on 20% sugar reduction target

A 3% reduction in sugar products was recorded in food products sold between 2015 and 2019, according to the latest progress report from Public Health England (PHE). The voluntary targets were set by Government as part of measures to tackle obesity within the UK. In...
Plans to cut excess calorie consumption unveiled

Plans to cut excess calorie consumption unveiled

Public Health England (PHE) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have announced steps to reduce 20% of calories in popular foods by 2024, in a bid to tackle childhood obesity. Pizzas, ready meals, ready-made sandwiches, meat products and savoury snacks...