All Sugar articles – Page 35
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NewsCalls for sugar tax to be dropped as children’s intake falls
NDNS figures showed a 23% fall in consumption of sugar-sweetened soft drinks among kids aged four to 10
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NewsKids cut back on sugary drinks - but diets still "unhealthy"
The latest Diet and Nutrition Survey published by PHE found children aged four to 10 drank 100mls of sugary drinks daily
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Comment & OpinionWhy there’s no need to freak out about freakshakes
It’s easy enough to understand the panic, but harder to truly empathise with concerns about the sugar-stuffed breakout star
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NewsCo-op soft drinks range reset puts squeeze on sugar
The Co-op is overhauling its soft drinks aisles to put greater emphasis on healthy drinks
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Analysis & FeaturesChildhood obesity strategy: what can industry expect next?
The childhood obesity strategy is out at last, but it leaves many questions unanswered. Here’s what industry can expect next
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Comment & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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