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Publication - Consultation analysis

Calorie labelling in the out of home sector: consultation analysis

Published
30 May 2023
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Part of
Business, industry and innovation, Health and social care
ISBN
9781805254638

Independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on mandatory calorie labelling in the out of home sector in Scotland.

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Annex 2: Frequency analysis of closed questions

Question 1

Table A2.1- Should mandatory calorie labelling at point of choice, for example, menus, menu boards or digital ordering apps in the Out of Home sector (as listed in paragraph 1.2) in Scotland be implemented?
Respondent Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Individuals 88 15% 477 83% 9 2% 574 100%
Organisations 34 40% 43 50% 9 10% 86 100%
Total 122 18% 520 79% 18 3% 660 100%
Table A2.1.1- Should mandatory calorie labelling at point of choice, for example, menus, menu boards or digital ordering apps in the Out of Home sector (as listed in paragraph 1.2) in Scotland be implemented?
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 3 17% 15 83% 0 0% 18 100%
Manufacturer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Retailer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 6 46% 6 46% 1 8% 13 100%
Third Sector 5 50% 4 40% 1 10% 10 100%
Public sector 10 40% 13 52% 2 8% 25 100%
Other 6 43% 3 21% 5 36% 14 100%
Total 34 40% 43 50% 9 10% 86 100%

Question 2

Table A2.2- Should any of the sectors listed in paragraph 1.2 be exempt from mandatory calorie labelling? If yes, please explain why
Respondent Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Individuals 403 72% 121 22% 37 7% 561 100%
Organisations 45 59% 25 33% 6 8% 76 100%
Total 448 70% 146 23% 43 7% 637 100%
Table A2.2.1- Should any of the sectors listed in paragraph 1.2 be exempt from mandatory calorie labelling? If yes, please explain why
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 14 78% 4 22% 0 0% 18 100%
Manufacturer 2 100% 0 0% 0 0% 2 100%
Retailer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 6 60% 3 30% 1 10% 10 100%
Third Sector 5 63% 3 38% 0 0% 8 100%
Public sector 10 45% 10 45% 2 9% 22 100%
Other 6 46% 4 31% 3 23% 13 100%
Total 45 59% 25 33% 6 8% 76 100%

Question 3

Table A2.3- To which size of business in scope of the policy, should mandatory calorie labelling apply
Respondent Type All businesses All except businesses with fewer than 10 employees (micro) All except businesses with fewer than 50 employees (small and micro) All except businesses with fewer than 250 employees (medium, small and micro) None Other Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n % n % n % n % n %
Individuals 71 12% 24 4% 32 6% 19 3% 407 71% 16 3% 5 1% 573 100%
Organisations 16 22% 9 12% 5 7% 23 31% 15 20% 3 4% 3 4% 74 100%
Total 87 13% 33 5% 37 6% 42 6% 422 65% 19 3% 8 1% 647 100%
Table A2.3.1- To which size of business in scope of the policy, should mandatory calorie labelling apply
Respondent Type All businesses All except businesses with fewer than 10 employees (micro) All except businesses with fewer than 50 employees (small and micro) All except businesses with fewer than 250 employees (medium, small and micro) None Other Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n % n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 2 11% 4 21% 1 5% 5 26% 5 26% 2 11% 0 0% 19 100%
Manufacturer 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 50% 1 50% 0 0% 0 0% 2 100%
Retailer 1 33% 0 0% 1 33% 0 0% 1 33% 0 0% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 1 9% 1 9% 0 0% 8 73% 1 9% 0 0% 0 0% 11 100%
Third Sector 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 2 29% 1 14% 0 0% 1 14% 7 100%
Public sector 7 37% 3 16% 1 5% 3 16% 3 16% 1 5% 1 5% 19 100%
Other 2 15% 1 8% 2 15% 4 31% 3 23% 0 0% 1 8% 13 100%
Total 16 33% 9 12% 5 7% 23 31% 15 20% 3 4% 3 4% 74 100%

Question 4

Table A2.4- We are considering including food provided for residents and/or patients within the following public sector institutions within the scope of the policy. Should food in these settings be included within the scope of the policy?
Public Sector Institutions Answer Organisations Individuals Total
n % n % n %
Hospitals Yes 17 26% 117 20% 134 21%
No 39 59% 432 76% 471 74%
Don't Know 10 15% 22 4% 32 5%
Total 66 100% 571 100% 637 100%
Prisons Yes 21 33% 103 19% 124 21%
No 20 32% 390 73% 410 69%
Don't Know 22 35% 42 8% 64 11%
Total 63 100% 535 100% 598 100%
Adult Care Settings Yes 16 25% 106 20% 122 21%
No 36 56% 393 75% 429 73%
Don't Know 12 19% 22 4% 34 6%
Total 64 100% 521 100% 585 100%
Military Settings Yes 20 32% 104 20% 124 21%
No 20 32% 385 74% 405 69%
Don't Know 22 35% 33 6% 55 9%
Total 62 100% 522 100% 584 100%
Table A2.4.1- We are considering including food provided for residents and/or patients within the following public sector institutions within the scope of the policy. Should food in these settings be included within the scope of the policy? – Hospitals
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 6 40% 8 53% 1 7% 15 100%
Manufacturer 0 0% 1 50% 1 50% 2 100%
Retailer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 2 33% 3 50% 1 17% 6 100%
Third Sector 2 29% 3 43% 2 29% 7 100%
Public sector 4 18% 16 73% 2 9% 22 100%
Other 1 9% 7 64% 3 27% 11 100%
Total 17 26% 39 59% 10 15% 66 100%
Table A2.4.2- We are considering including food provided for residents and/or patients within the following public sector institutions within the scope of the policy. Should food in these settings be included within the scope of the policy? – Prisons
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 4 27% 8 53% 3 20% 15 100%
Manufacturer 0 0% 1 50% 1 50% 2 100%
Retailer 1 33% 1 33% 1 33% 3 100%
Industry representative body 4 67% 0 0% 2 33% 6 100%
Third Sector 2 29% 2 29% 3 43% 7 100%
Public sector 8 42% 5 26% 6 32% 19 100%
Other 2 18% 3 27% 6 55% 11 100%
Total 21 33% 20 32% 22 35% 63 100%
Table A2.4.3- We are considering including food provided for residents and/or patients within the following public sector institutions within the scope of the policy. Should food in these settings be included within the scope of the policy? – Adult Care Settings
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 5 33% 9 60% 1 7% 15 100%
Manufacturer 0 0% 1 50% 1 50% 2 100%
Retailer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 2 40% 2 40% 1 20% 5 100%
Third Sector 2 29% 3 43% 2 29% 7 100%
Public sector 4 19% 12 57% 5 24% 21 100%
Other 1 9% 8 73% 2 18% 11 100%
Total 16 25% 36 56% 12 19% 64 100%
Table A2.4.4- We are considering including food provided for residents and/or patients within the following public sector institutions within the scope of the policy. Should food in these settings be included within the scope of the policy? – Military Settings
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 4 27% 9 60% 2 13% 15 100%
Manufacturer 0 0% 1 50% 1 50% 2 100%
Retailer 1 33% 1 33% 1 33% 3 100%
Industry representative body 4 80% 0 0% 1 20% 5 100%
Third Sector 2 29% 1 14% 4 57% 7 100%
Public sector 8 42% 5 26% 6 32% 19 100%
Other 1 9% 3 27% 7 64% 11 100%
Total 20 32% 20 32% 22 35% 62 100%

Question 5

Table A2.5- The intention is that pre packed for direct sale ( PPDS) foods would fall within the scope of the policy. Do you agree with that proposal? - Please explain your answer
Respondent Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Individuals 168 30% 324 57% 75 13% 567 100%
Organisations 43 61% 21 30% 7 10% 71 100%
Total 211 33% 345 54% 82 13% 638 100%
Table A2.5.1- The intention is that pre packed for direct sale ( PPDS) foods would fall within the scope of the policy. Do you agree with that proposal? - Please explain your answer
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 7 39% 10 56% 1 6% 18 100%
Manufacturer 1 50% 1 50% 0 0% 2 100%
Retailer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 8 80% 2 20% 0 0% 10 100%
Third Sector 5 63% 2 25% 1 13% 8 100%
Public sector 13 68% 2 11% 4 21% 19 100%
Other 7 64% 3 27% 1 9% 11 100%
Total 43 61% 21 30% 7 10% 71 100%

Question 6

Table A2.6- Should the foods and drinks listed below be exempt from calorie labelling? (please state your view for each of the above)
Food and Drink Item Answer Organisations Individuals Total
n % n % n %
Non-Standard menu items prepared on request Yes 58 83% 449 79% 507 80%
No 8 11% 104 18% 112 18%
Don't Know 4 6% 14 2% 18 3%
Total 70 100% 567 100% 637 100%
Alcoholic drinks Yes 38 55% 337 60% 375 59%
No 25 36% 197 35% 222 35%
Don't Know 6 9% 30 5% 36 6%
Total 69 100% 564 100% 633 100%
Menu items for sale 30 days or less Yes 48 69% 406 72% 454 72%
No 18 26% 134 24% 152 24%
Don't Know 4 6% 24 4% 28 4%
Total 70 100% 564 100% 634 100%
Condiments added by consumer Yes 50 69% 426 75% 476 75%
No 18 25% 130 23% 148 23%
Don't Know 4 6% 10 2% 14 2%
Total 72 100% 566 100% 638 100%
Table A2.6.1- Should the foods and drinks listed below be exempt from calorie labelling? (please state your view for each of the above) – Non-Standard menu items prepared on request
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 17 94% 1 6% 0 0% 18 100%
Manufacturer 1 100% 0 0% 0 0% 1 100%
Retailer 3 100% 0 0% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 8 100% 0 0% 0 0% 8 100%
Third Sector 4 50% 2 25% 2 25% 8 100%
Public sector 17 89% 1 5% 1 5% 19 100%
Other 8 62% 4 31% 1 8% 13 100%
Total 58 83% 8 11% 4 6% 70 100%
Table A2.6.2- Should the foods and drinks listed below be exempt from calorie labelling? (please state your view for each of the above) – Alcoholic drinks
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 11 65% 5 29% 1 6% 17 100%
Manufacturer 1 50% 0 0% 1 50% 2 100%
Retailer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 5 71% 1 14% 1 14% 7 100%
Third Sector 4 50% 3 38% 1 13% 8 100%
Public sector 7 37% 11 58% 1 5% 19 100%
Other 8 62% 4 31% 1 8% 13 100%
Total 38 55% 25 36% 6 9% 69 100%
Table A2.6.3- Should the foods and drinks listed below be exempt from calorie labelling? (please state your view for each of the above) – Menu items for sale 30 days or less
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 15 83% 3 17% 0 0% 18 100%
Manufacturer 2 100% 0 0% 0 0% 2 100%
Retailer 3 100% 0 0% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 7 100% 0 0% 0 0% 7 100%
Third Sector 4 50% 3 38% 1 13% 8 100%
Public sector 9 47% 7 37% 3 16% 19 100%
Other 8 62% 5 38% 0 0% 13 100%
Total 48 69% 18 26% 4 6% 70 100%
Table A2.6.4- Should the foods and drinks listed below be exempt from calorie labelling? (please state your view for each of the above) – Condiments added by consumer
Organisation Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 16 89% 2 11% 0 0% 18 100%
Manufacturer 2 100% 0 0% 0 0% 2 100%
Retailer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 7 88% 1 13% 0 0% 8 100%
Third Sector 4 50% 3 38% 1 13% 8 100%
Public sector 13 65% 5 25% 2 10% 20 100%
Other 6 46% 6 46% 1 8% 13 100%
Total 50 69% 18 25% 4 6% 72 100%

Question 7

Table A2.7- Should menus marketed specifically at children be exempt from calorie labelling?
Respondent Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Individuals 448 78% 107 19% 17 3% 572 100%
Organisations 39 53% 18 25% 16 22% 73 100%
Total 487 76% 125 19% 33 5% 645 100%
Table A2.7.1- Should menus marketed specifically at children be exempt from calorie labelling?
Respondent Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 10 56% 4 22% 4 22% 18 100%
Manufacturer 1 50% 1 50% 0 0% 2 100%
Retailer 1 33% 2 67% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 6 86% 1 14% 0 0% 7 100%
Third Sector 3 33% 3 33% 3 33% 9 100%
Public sector 12 55% 4 18% 6 27% 22 100%
Other 6 50% 3 25% 3 25% 12 100%
Total 39 53% 18 25% 16 22% 73 100%

Question 8

Table A2.8- Should businesses be required to provide calorie information about options on children's menus to parents and carers on request?
Respondent Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Individuals 213 37% 306 54% 51 9% 570 100%
Organisations 27 38% 35 49% 10 14% 72 100%
Total 240 37% 341 53% 61 10% 642 100%
Table A2.8.1- Should businesses be required to provide calorie information about options on children's menus to parents and carers on request?
Respondent Type Yes No Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 4 22% 13 72% 1 6% 18 100%
Manufacturer 0 0% 2 100% 0 0% 2 100%
Retailer 2 67% 1 33% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 1 14% 5 71% 1 14% 7 100%
Third Sector 5 63% 3 38% 0 0% 8 100%
Public sector 11 52% 7 33% 3 14% 21 100%
Other 4 31% 4 31% 5 38% 13 100%
Total 27 38% 35 49% 10 14% 72 100%

Question 10

Table A2.9- Should businesses be required or provide the option to have menus without calorie information available on request of the consumer?
Respondent Type It should be a requirement for businesses It should be an option for businesses Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Individuals 291 55% 173 33% 67 13% 531 100%
Organisations 25 35% 35 49% 11 15% 71 100%
Total 316 52% 208 35% 78 13% 602 100%
Table A2.9.1- Should businesses be required or provide the option to have menus without calorie information available on request of the consumer?
Respondent Type It should be a requirement for businesses It should be an option for businesses Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 2 11% 12 67% 4 22% 18 100%
Manufacturer 0 0% 1 50% 1 50% 2 100%
Retailer 1 33% 2 67% 0 0% 3 100%
Industry representative body 0 0% 9 100% 0 0% 9 100%
Third Sector 5 63% 3 38% 0 0% 8 100%
Public sector 10 56% 7 39% 1 6% 18 100%
Other 7 54% 1 8% 5 38% 13 100%
Total 25 35% 35 49% 11 15% 71 100%

Question 15

Table A2.10- From the publication of relevant guidance, what length of time would businesses need to prepare to implement calorie labelling effectively ahead of legislation coming into force? - Please explain your answer
Respondent Type 6 months 12 months 18 months 2 years Other Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n % n % n % n %
Individuals 33 7% 64 13% 26 5% 69 14% 116 24% 182 37% 490 100%
Organisations 2 3% 12 18% 11 16% 17 25% 8 12% 18 26% 68 100%
Total 35 6% 76 14% 37 7% 86 15% 124 22% 200 36% 558 100%
Table A2.10.1- From the publication of relevant guidance, what length of time would businesses need to prepare to implement calorie labelling effectively ahead of legislation coming into force? - Please explain your answer
Respondent Type 6 months 12 months 18 months 2 years Other Don't Know Total
n % n % n % n % n % n % n %
Out of home provider (e.g. fast food outlet, coffee shop, restaurant) 0 0% 5 28% 1 6% 6 33% 5 28% 1 6% 18 100%
Manufacturer 0 0% 1 50% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 50% 2 100%
Retailer 1 50% 0 0% 0 0% 1 50% 0 0% 0 0% 2 100%
Industry representative body 0 0% 1 10% 3 30% 5 50% 1 10% 0 0% 10 100%
Third Sector 0 0% 1 17% 1 17% 0 0% 1 17% 3 50% 6 100%
Public sector 1 5% 2 11% 4 21% 3 16% 1 5% 8 42% 19 100%
Other 0 0% 2 18% 2 18% 2 18% 0 0% 5 45% 11 100%
Total 2 3% 12 18% 11 16% 17 25% 8 12% 18 26% 68 100%

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