The Sugar Reduction Summit 2017 – which takes place at The Royal Society on Thursday 9th November. 2017 topics will include: Is PHE’s sugar reduction programme on target? What impact is PHE’s programme having on sugar in consumer shopping baskets? What impact will lifting of EU sugar quotas have on manufacturing and consumption – and what does this mean for iso-glucose production? Is sugar reduction resulting in calorie reduction? How can agricultural and health policies be better aligned? What role for industry in nutrition research and collaboration for health? What is the latest science and evidence on sweeteners – the gut microbiome and sweetness? What are the opportunities and obstacles in… Read More
Continue ReadingSugar Awareness Week Starts 30th October
Sugar Awareness Week *Our speakers for the Sugar Awareness Week Parliamentary Reception have just been announced! CLICK HERE to see who will joining us* Action on Sugar are pleased to announce that this year’s Sugar Awareness Week will run from the 30th October – 5th November, 2017. During the week we’ll be communicating the different types, and common sources of, ‘free’ sugars and sharing tips to help you make more informed, healthy choices. Sugar Awareness Week will be an opportunity to celebrate the success of food industry, government and NGOs’ progress so far, and discuss the future for sugar reduction and it’s place in the government’s Childhood Obesity Plan. If… Read More
Continue ReadingNational School Meals Week
A week of celebration about all that is great about school meals. Once again there will be a number of high profile activities taking place, with a mixture of political activity and engagement with school caterers, pupils and parents. Why not jump striaght in and take a look at our FREE Resources section for National School Meals Week 2017 by clicking here
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