Action on Sugar

Festive hot drinks loaded with sugar and calories

Research of the UK’s biggest coffee shops has found that some seasonal lattes and hot chocolates contain up to three times the recommended daily allowances for sugar, and more calories than a Dominos pizza.

Business news, Ingredients, Regulatory

Researchers find significant sugar rise in chocolate confectionery in the UK over 25 years

A research paper from the Queen Mary University of London has found that sugar levels in chocolate confectionery within the UK have risen significantly over the past two decades.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products

Campaigners call for ‘calorie levy’ on unhealthy foods

Campaigners are calling on the government to introduce a calorie levy on processed foods including cakes, biscuits and other confectionery items, in a bid to reduce levels of obesity and other health issues.

Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory

Campaigners call for marketing ban on high sugar and salt product ranges for children

A study from campaign groups Action on Sugar and Action on Salt based at Queen Mary University of London, reports that half (51%) of 526 food and drink products featuring cartoon animations on packaging aimed at children contained concerningly high levels of fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging

Lack of results on sugar reduction leads to calls for confectionery tax

The latest report from Public Health England (PHE) on progress made by the food and drink sector in reducing sugar content in products is likely to make particularly difficult reading for the confectionery and bakery markets.

Business news

PHE report highlights failure to reduce enough sugar content

With concerns continuing over increasing levels of obesity within the UK, figures from government body Public Health England reveal that the confectionery sector has much work to achieve targets on reducing sugar.

Business news