In the spotlight: UK examining more radical levers to cut sugar intake
The UK government's policy on high sugar foods has once again been placed front and centre as new research argues…
Sugar tax eyed as UK pledges to tackle obesity
UK public health officials have pledged to look at a range of ways to try to reduce the country's sugar consumption and the possibility of a sugar tax – always a subject of debate – is being considered.
UK: Government advisers call for sugar guidance to be halved
The UK government should cut its recommendation for sugar intake in half, advisers on the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition…
UK: Industry pledges calorie cap on confectionery
Food companies operating in the UK have announced they will cap the level of calories in confectionery on the day…
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Comment: Sugar reduction pledge, not tax, could interest regulators
A tax on sugar has again hit the headlines in recent days, with a call from campaign group Action on…
UK: DoH rejects Labour calls for sugar regulation
The UK Department of Health has rejected the suggestion that cereal makers should face increased regulatory oversight of sugar content,…