Sistemas alimentarios sostenibles

Giovanni Dennis of RJR Gleaner Communications Group (left) collects the award from Mrs Sheena Warner-Edwards, HCC Communications Officer on behalf of Tanesha Mundle, the first winner of the Healthy Nutrition Food Policy themed category awardPhoto Credits: ABS TV/Radio The Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) was represented by Mrs. Sheena Warner-Edwards, Communications Officer, at the Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s (CBU) […]

CARICOM Member States are once again voting on the adoption of the Final Draft CARICOM Regional Standard for labelling pre-packaged foods (FDCRS 5:2010). This Standard includes octagonal warning labels on the front of packaged products to help individuals quickly, easily and correctly identify foods high in sugars, sodium or fats quickly. This evidence-based strategy is

The Caribbean is facing a health crisis that is largely being driven by unhealthy diets filled with ultra-processed food products (UPPs) that sometimes masquerade as healthy options. Although some industry players propose alternative labelling options, with our people’s health on the line, we need the label that is backed by sound, scientific research; and the