How do I add calorie information to my Just Eat for Business menu?

The 'Calculating Calorie Content' section in the 'Calorie Labelling in the Out-of-Home Sector Guidance' offers valuable information on how to accurately calulate calorie information. Alternatively, you may like to use software solutions like Kaffoodle or consult with a Food Safety Consultant for guidance and support.

To add calorie information to your menu, follow these steps:

To create a new menu item:

1. Create a new menu: Navigate to the 'Menus' section of your account and select 'Create new menu'.
2. Add a new item: Click 'Create a new item' and choose the type of item - either a single item, an item bundle or a custom item.
3. Add calories: On the 'Item editor' page, find the 'Calories' section and input the calorie value in kcal (this must be a positive whole number).
4. Preview: Click 'Preview' to see how the menu item and displayed calories will appear.
5. Save your menu and send for review: Confirm your changes by clicking 'Save', then select 'Send for review'. The menu status will change to 'Awaiting approval' until the menu is approved by our team.

To edit an existing menu item:

1. Change menu: Navigate to the 'Menus' section of your account, find the approved menu you'd like to edit and select 'Change menu'.
2. Edit the existing item: Click 'Edit' next to the item you want to change. This will take you to the 'Item editor page'.
3. Add calories: On the 'Item editor' page, find the 'Calories' section and input the calorie value in kcal (this must be a positive whole number).
4. Preview: Click 'Preview' to see how the menu item and displayed calories will appear.
5. Save your menu and send for review: Confirm your changes by clicking 'Save', then select 'Send for review'. The menu status will change to 'Awaiting approval' until the menu is approved by our team.

Why do I need to do this?

Since April 2022, it’s been mandatory for certain businesses and franchises to include calorie information on their menus. This requirement applies to businesses that meet the following criteria:

• Employ >250 employees at the start of the financial year.
• Sell food for immediate consumption, either on-site or for takeaway.
• Sell food that is ready to eat without further consumer preparation.

Exemptions apply to businesses focused solely on alcohol sales with no food offering, or where franchises have the freedom to determine their own food offerings.