PHE Warns Hospitality Businesses To Cut Sugar Or Face Further Government Action
Public Health England (PHE) has called on the hospitality industry to step up efforts to reduce the sugar and calories in dishes or face further government action.
PHE chief executive Duncan Selbie will tell attendees at Food Matters Live today (Tuesday) that the organisation is planning to highlight where the food industry has made little progress and call on the hospitality industry to raise its game.
He will reference a survey commissioned by PHE that found that nine in 10 people supported the government working with the food industry to make food healthier. The survey found that only cancer (47%) and mental health (43%) were seen as more pressing health concerns for the UK population than obesity (39%).
Selbie warned that operators could not hide behind considering their offer a treat.
