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Nutrition Best Practice Guides Nutrition Best Practice Guides Nutrition Best Practice Guides
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* Voluntary guidelines on communicating portion size to consumers
Voluntary guidelines on communicating portion size to consumers New
October 2009
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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. Includes a review of portion size information currently provided on food labels and research on consumer attitudes to portion size information.
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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
October 2009
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In 2009 IGD surveyed dietitians and nutritionists who give practical portion size guidance to patients/clients on a regular basis to seek their views on different aspects of portion size communication. The findings of the survey are detailed in this free report.
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* Portion size: Understanding the consumer perspective
Portion size: Understanding the consumer perspective July 2009
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Understand consumer attitudes to portion size information on food and drink products with this free research. Ideal for those working in nutrition, product design or marketing, it examines how consumers determine portion sizes, and their attitudes to portion size information on food and drink products.
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* Environmental Impact of Nutrition Guidance: A Preliminary Study
Environmental Impact of Nutrition Guidance: A Preliminary Study November 2008
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Environmental sustainability is becoming an issue of increasing concern to consumers, joining health and nutrition as a driver of purchasing behaviour. This free guide studies the relationship between nutrition and sustainability, examining whether current nutritional objectives conflict with environmental sustainability.
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* Portion Size: A Review of Existing Approaches
Portion Size: A Review of Existing Approaches September 2008
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Portion size is important for food labelling purposes and from the perspective of nutrient and energy intake. This free guide illustrates current approaches to portion size across the food & grocery industry and provides recommendations for consistent portion size communication.
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* Saturated Fat Communication: Enabling Consumers to Make Informed Choices
Saturated Fat Communication: Enabling Consumers to Make Informed Choices August 2008
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Reducing the amount of saturated fat in people's diets is a key health priority for the Government. This free guide examines consumer understanding of the terminology, consistency of messages and types of messages used to communicate about saturated fat, and will help you improve communication to your consumers.
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* UK Whole Grain Guidance
UK Whole Grain Guidance November 2007
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Wholegrain foods are high in benefits, yet UK intakes remain low. This free guide on whole grains includes whole grain definition, examples of whole grains and best practice to whole grains and communications
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* Micronutrients
Micronutrients September 2007
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Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are essential for health, yet there are people living in the UK with low intakes. This free guide will help increase your understanding of micronutrients, understand the legislation and identify business opportunities.
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* Best Practice Guidance on the Presentation of Guideline Daily Amounts
Best Practice Guidance on the Presentation of Guideline Daily Amounts April 2006
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A free guide providing guidance on the best way to present Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) on the back of pack following the recommendations made from in depth consumer research.
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* Guideline Daily Amounts - Technical Working Group Report
Guideline Daily Amounts - Technical Working Group Report June 2005
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In 2004, IGD established a Technical Working Group on Guideline Daily Amounts to review existing IGD GDAs and to consider extending them and develop new GDAs. The decisions of the Working Group and their rationale are detailed in this free report.
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* Guideline Daily Amounts - Consumer Research Report
Guideline Daily Amounts - Consumer Research Report June 2005
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Due to the increased number of GDAs being presented on the back of pack, IGD commissioned research to investigate consumer preference and understanding of the best way to communicate this information. The findings can be requested in this free guide.
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* Voluntary Nutrition Labelling Guidelines
Voluntary Nutrition Labelling Guidelines Published: 2002
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Developed by IGD's Nutrition Labelling Group and based on consumer research, this free guide provides recommendations on how to present nutrition labelling information in a way that is beneficial for consumers.
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* Voluntary Labelling Guidelines for Food Allergens and Gluten
Voluntary Labelling Guidelines for Food Allergens and Gluten June 2006
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A free guide from IGD which provides recommendations to the grocery industry for labelling food allergens and gluten on packaging. It provides advice on good manufacturing practice, the use of 'may contain' labelling and communication to raise awareness on the issue of food allergy.
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* Voluntary Guidelines for the Provision of Food Safety Advice on Product Labels
Voluntary Guidelines for the Provision of Food Safety Advice on Product Labels June 2006
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This guide provides recommendations for food retailers and manufacturers so that consumers receive consistent messages on storage, preparation and cooking on product labels.
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Food Production Best Practice Guides Food Production Best Practice Guides Food Production Best Practice Guides
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* Future Foods for Wellbeing
Future Foods for Wellbeing 14 October 2006
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IGD created the Food Production Strategy Group (FPSG) in 2000 with a brief to identify food production issues that may affect the food chain and help to facilitate a more considered introduction of new technologies in the future. Download the report free
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* New Technology: Consumer Choice
New Technology: Consumer Choice 14 October 2006
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Since 1991, the IGD Policy Issues Council (PIC) has brought together Chairmen and Chief Executives of the UK’s leading grocery manufacturers and retailers, and the Chairman of MLC & the President of NFU, to respond to consumer issues.
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Charles Wilson
* Inspiring change *
* “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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* Did you know? *
* IGD spearheaded the research that developed back-of-pack Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) and underpins all nutritional labelling.

Our work in diet, health and nutrition continues to help consumers make informed choices today.		 *
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