Do you know your food labels?

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Our food labelling

Food labels provide information on the ingredients used to make the product and the number of nutrients it contains, such as protein, fibre, fat, salt and added sugars. Food labels can also highlight allergen information and support you in eating a balanced diet.

How to read the label

Our nutritional label allows you to quickly see at a glance how much salt, fat and sugar is in a product. The colour coding is based on guidelines set by the UK Department of Health on four nutrients; fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt. These are nutrients we need to keep track of for a healthy lifestyle.

Red traffic light

Red traffic lights show that a product is high in certain nutrients. This doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself, it just means you should keep an eye on how often you eat them. Choosing fewer reds will help you towards a healthier diet.

Amber traffic light

Amber traffic lights help you balance your diet. Eat items with the amber label occasionally or in small quantities.

Green traffic light

Green traffic lights mean a product is low in a particular nutrient - the more greens, the healthier the product. Don't just eat products with only green traffic lights; you need some ambers and reds for a balanced diet.

Vegetarian & Vegan labelling

Look out for logos on front of packs which highlight if a product is suitable for vegetarians and/or vegans. We also provide a full list of all the ingredients in our products on the back of the pack so you can check if the product is suitable for you.

Free From

When you have to be careful what you eat, our Free From foods means you never miss out on the good stuff. Labels on the front of the pack highlight if a products is Dairy-free, gluten-free or vegan. Essentials or treats, we’ve got them covered.