All Sugar articles – Page 31
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Comment and OpinionSugar tax sets a dangerous precedent
Manufacturers and retailers have been taking action for several years to reduce sugar and calorie intake from soft drinks
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Analysis and FeaturesIndustry divided as childhood obesity plan is watered down
Sainsbury’s CEO Mike Coupe says there should have been “compulsory measured targets across all nutrients”
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Comment and OpinionChildhood Obesity Plan: or COP-out for short
It is quite some achievement to have spent the best part of two years drawing up a strategy only to produce a document that leaves all sides in the debate feeling almost equally underwhelmed
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NewsNine categories challenged to slash sugar by 20% in obesity plan
The categories making the largest contribution to children’s sugar intake will be expected to reformulate
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NewsGovernment admits it hasn't yet determined sugar levy cut-off
The Treasury said it had not yet decided whether to exclude small companies altogether based on a cut-off
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NewsSoft drinks levy and school sport at heart of government's childhood obesity strategy
Money raised from the sugar levy will be invested in programmes to reduce obesity and encourage physical activity
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News'Face the Facts, Can the Tax' campaign fights sugar levy
The industry has come together to warn the sugar levy will lead to higher prices and thousands of job losses
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NewsSoft drinks won't be hit by 20% sugar reduction target, campaigners claim
Government hopes sugar levy will drive reformulation in soft drinks rather than specific targets
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News'We won't discuss junk food promotions' say supermarkets
Supermarkets have warned they will walk away from mooted talks on the childhood obesity strategy
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Comment and OpinionWhich? has picked the wrong target with its promotions complaint
If the new PM has done her research, she will know several previous attempts under the failed Responsibility Deal to tackle the thorny issue of promotions fell flat
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NewsHealth lobby fury at Treasury delay to sugar levy plan
The Treasury has delayed a consultation over implementation of the controversial sugar levy on soft drinks
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NewsRevival for Scottish soft drinks brand Bon Accord
Karen Knowles, a great-great granddaughter of the founders, has launched three lines for health-conscious adults
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NewsBan energy drinks for under 16s, new report says
UK policy makers should ban the sale of energy drinks to under-16s, a new report has urged
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NewsLeaked version of obesity strategy branded as ‘pathetic’
Health campaigners say the proposals in the much-delayed strategy do not go far enough
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NewsHealth campaigners protest against children's junk food advertising
Crack down on “pester power” advertising, the Children’s Food Campaign urges advertising body
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NewsTate & Lyle blames EU for soaring losses
Annual losses have ballooned at Tate & Lyle, with the company blaming an EU sugar regime that favours its competitors
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NewsThe Collective cuts sugar in Suckies yoghurt pouches by 20%
Yoghurt brand The Collective has slashed the sugar content in its Suckies pouches by 20%
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NewsZeo’s low-sugar soft drinks the first to get Sugarwise marque
Sugarwise was launched earlier this year by Cambridge entrepreneur Rend Platings
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NewsFood manufacturers call for delay on sugar levy post-Brexit
Ian Wright, director general of the Food and Drink Federation, said regulatory stability and predictability was essential
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NewsProcessed fruit feels squeeze in sugar war
Department of Health experts have drawn up plans to target products such as fruit crumble, snack bars and yoghurts