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Bringing industry together to help consumers to lead healthier lifestyles.

UK shoppers have the highest level of nutrition knowledge in Europe - more than 80% of people are able to identify healthy options using front-of-pack labelling systems. As a responsible industry we are working hard to help ordinary people live healthier lives and choose a balanced diet.

For example, voluntary action by the food industry has been directly responsible for the drop in average consumer intakes of trans fats by more than half. It now accounts for just 1% of food energy intake. And UK average salt consumption fell by 9.5% between 2001 and 2006es.

IGD provides a forum to tackle projects that are better achieved as an industry than by companies or organisations acting alone. The outcomes bring sustainable improvements for the general public.

 

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* A free report for food businesses providing voluntary guidelines on how to correctly communicate portion size to consumers on packaging and labelling. *
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* Last year, South Africa saw a leading supermarket link with a health insurer. We ask what could happen if similar schemes come to the UK. *
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* This free IGD factsheet gives a definition of what makes a balanced diet, how you can check if your diet is balanced, and much more. *
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Latest articles from our experts Latest articles from our experts Latest articles from our experts
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* Giving students a taste of the food industry
Giving students a taste of the food industry 09 July 2010
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IGD’s Technical Leadership Forum is sponsoring two summer schools giving school pupils a unique opportunity to learn about food science and technology. Rachel Hackett tells us more about the initiative.
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* Healthy eating habits uncovered
Healthy eating habits uncovered 13 May 2010
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Healthy eating is an important issue and is communicated through many different initiatives and campaigns. With a look at latest IGD shopper research, Michael Freedman reveals how this is impacting healthy eating habits. 
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* What happens when insurance policies set the price of food?
What happens when insurance policies set the price of food? 08 April 2010
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An ageing population, costly new medical technologies, the rise in obesity...healthcare costs are spiralling around the world. Last year, South Africa saw a leading supermarket link with a health insurer. We ask what could happen if similar schemes come to the UK.
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Voluntary guidelines on communicating portion size to consumers
Voluntary guidelines on communicating portion size to consumers
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Portion size communication in therapeutic practice: A survey of dietitians and nutritionists
Portion size communication in therapeutic practice: A survey of dietitians and nutritionists New
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Portion size: Understanding the consumer perspective
Portion size: Understanding the consumer perspective
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Environmental Impact of Nutrition Guidance: A Preliminary Study
Environmental Impact of Nutrition Guidance: A Preliminary Study
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Charles Wilson
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* “IGD plays an important role by addressing issues such as diet, nutrition and health, and sustainability.

This is not an easy task given the scale and complexity of the issues involved, yet IGD succeeds in bringing the industry together and informing all parts of the chain”

Charles Wilson
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