1、Shaping a healthier future through food and drinkPROGRESS REPORT 20253IntroductionFood and drink manufacturing is the UKs largest advanced manufacturing sector,made up of 12,500 businesses based in every part of the country.From entrepreneurs to global businesses,our brands help support food securit

2、y with a stable food supply chain,whilst providing high quality,nourishing food at affordable prices.The food our companies make can be found in everyones cupboards,fridges and freezers.But feeding the nation comes with responsibilities.We need a food system that feeds the nation and grows the econo

3、my,whilst protecting the health of people and the planet.We support governments ambition for a comprehensive food strategy to effectively drive change.We believe,with the right policy levers,we can drive investment into the UK and create the most competitive and dynamic food and drink sector in Euro

4、pe.Our Ambition 2030 sets out how to take forward sustainability changes across the food and drink industry.We have also recently outlined how supporting technology adoption and the business environment will help supercharge innovation and unlock a 14 billion growth opportunity.This report focuses o

5、n the work food and drink companies have undertaken to date to support healthier choices.We recognise that more needs to be done and are committed to driving further progress.Establishing a reformulation programme to support SMEs based on the Reformulation for Health Programme in ScotlandLaunching a

6、 new public health campaign with positive,practical messaging to support consumer behaviour changeSupporting reformulation investment by expanding access to existing R&D tax credits,grants and capital allowance schemesDeveloping mandatory health metrics in collaboration with industry and others to s