UK Food Sector Transparency: Mandatory Reporting and Target Setting

Government proposals for a Healthy Food Standard that includes mandatory reporting on the healthiness of food sales has the potential to transform the food system.

Currently voluntary disclosures are fragmented and inconsistent, limiting the ability of investors to assess health, environmental and financial risks linked to food company portfolios.

This briefing updates investors on the proposal and outlines why it represents a critical opportunity for them to engage in the decision-making process.