Supporting Healthy Choices Framework in Scotland
We’re delighted to be the first start-up to have partnered with the Scottish Government and Food Standards Agency in Scotland on Supporting Healthy Choices (SHC), a framework whereby Partner organisations to commitments that aim to improve Scotland’s diet and reduce health inequalities.
We believe that the food and drink industry (manufacturers, retailers, food service and brands) should play their part, not just a token effort! At Eat Balanced, here’s what we’re dedicated to doing:
Commitment 3
Provide and incentivise healthier meal deals, especially where customers include school-age children purchasing lunch.
Our Promise: To make it easier for children to enjoy a balanced meal at school lunch times. That’s why we’ve launched our Pizza Power Kids multi-serve pizza as a nutritious, tasty and cost effective option for schools.
Commitment 4
Rebalance their food and drink offering and promotions, both in-store and online, to positively support consumers to make healthier choices.
Our Promise: To support caterers to positively promote Pizza Power Kids, that are lower in fat, salt and sugar without negatively affecting their profits.
Commitment 6
Encourage healthier components in meal promotions.
Our Promise: to provide information to help caterers choose healthy toppings, side portions and drinks, to go alongside our Pizza Power Kids main meal, to promote a healthy balanced diet in line with the Eatwell plate and the Scottish Dietary goals.
Commitment 8
Work with Scottish Government to consider how we can build upon existing practice on the responsible marketing of food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar in order to reduce children’s exposure to messaging.
Our promise: To educate and engage children on the importance of eating a balanced diet. We’re committed to hosting talks to kids about the important of a healthy diet. If you’re hosting a Healthy Eating day or event, please contact us.
Commitment 10
Roll-out energy and, where possible, nutritional information on menus and displays (in print and online) across Scotland on an ongoing basis.
Our promise: to provide full nutritional information breakdown on all products in our Pizza Power Kids range to caterers.
Commitment 12
Work towards reducing calories, fats, salt and added sugars.
Our promise: to work with the Scottish Government and other influential partners in the food industry, to work towards reducing, calories, fats, salt and sugars.
Commitment 13
Work towards the HealthyLiving Award on an ongoing basis.
Our Promise: to continue to make our products compliant with the HealthyLiving Award.
