Johnson calls for smaller snack size introduction

Friday, 06 February 2009
Secretary of state for health Alan Johnson has called on manufacturers to offer snack sized products in a bid to fight obesity.

Johnson suggested that smaller sizes should be available individually, as they can currently only be purchased in multipacks.

He said sugar content in existing food and drink products should also be reduced and not replaced with artificial sweeteners.

Companies such as Mars, Coca-Cola and Britvic have signed up to the Change4Life campaign, which attempts to cut down obesity levels.

Responding to Johnson's comments, Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) chief executive James Lowman said: "ACS is a keen supporter of Change4Life and we are playing a leading role in the movement.

"As part of one of the first Change4life initiatives we are helping to increase the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables in deprived communities.

"Our Change4life project is just one example of the good initiatives taking place throughout the convenience sector to make healthier choices available.

"Convenience retailers are well placed to adapt to changing customer needs."
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