Food businesses including takeaways, pubs and cafes are being encouraged to promote healthier eating by becoming members of a new scheme called Heart of Derbyshire.
The County Council is developing the Heart of Derbyshire scheme which will officially launch to the public in September.
The scheme will have a number of elements, all focussing on improving the health of people across Derbyshire through healthier food choices.
Food businesses are being encouraged to register for free. As well as promoting healthier choices to customers, it is hoped being a member will boost their businesses too.
To join, they will be asked to make a number of pledges on healthy eating, from using less fat, salt and sugar in their products to offering smaller portion sizes as a choice and using more vegetables, fruit and wholegrains.
There will be three levels of membership − bronze, silver and gold − and the category businesses achieve will depend on their food hygiene rating and the number of pledges they make.
Details of every business that joins the scheme will be featured on the Heart of Derbyshire website, and each business will get a certificate to display on its premises.