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Employers commit to calorie labelling in staff canteens


Major employers have pledged to introduce menus with nutritional and calorific information in their staff canteens in a bid to help employees make informed choices about what they eat and to address the UK's obesity problem. 15-03-2010
Consumer goods giant Unilever and food company Nestle were among 21 big names that took part in a Food Standard Agency pilot last year to bring in food labelling in staff restaurants.  It proved so popular with staff that the companies are now planning to make the detailed menus a permanent feature.  Alan Walters, vice-president of HR, Unilever UK & Ireland, which employs more than 7,500 people, said that the scheme had been well received by staff.  "We spend so much time in work and most people eat one or two meals a day while at work.  There's an opportunity to make a real impact and [aid] informed decision making by having labelling."  With thanks to Personnel Today.  To read the full story go to:
http://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2010/03/04/54527/employers-commit-to-calorie-labelling-in-staff-canteens.html



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