The UK food and drink manufacturing industry response to the Health of the Nation: A Strategy for Health

Considers the specific contributions of the industry to health promotion and policy making, within the context of Health of the Nation activities and the development of effective nutrition policies for the UK. States that the UK food and drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector in the UK and plays a vital role in the country’s economy. Aims to satisfy consumer needs and expectations by supplying a wide variety of wholesome, safe, enjoyable, nutritious and value for money products, all year round, in a way that is responsible both to society and the consumer. Discusses how the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) represents and promotes the industry’s common interests by developing and implementing policies and information and education programmes on all key issues. Says FDF believes that it is essential that dietary advice is firmly based on sound, scientific data and that consumers are able to make informed choices from the wide variety of foods that are available to them.