Public health England
England’s leading doctor calls for extension of tax on high sugar product ranges
Reducing sugar content within a broad range of product groups has posed considerable challenges for the sector. Neill Barston reports on latest recommendations for potentially extending taxes upon the industry to encourage greater product reformulation
World Obesity Federation calls for greater regulation of online product advertising
A study from the World Obesity Federation has called for food and drink adverts, including confectionery, that target children with video games, apps and social media, to be more intensively regulated.
Mondelēz International pledges 100% packaging recycling by 2025
Global confectionery group Mondelēz International today has built on its sustainability policies in committing to making its entire packaging operations recyclable by 2025.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Brexit concerns give industry food for thought
This year’s Food and Drink Federation convention was dominated by discussion over how industry can handle the prospect of Brexit, as a number of key issues on trading arrangements remain unknown. Neill Barston reports
Return of the Toblerone missing peaks prompts media spotlight
One of the biggest headlines within the confectionery sector for the past weeks has been news of a return for Toblerone in a larger format, which has gained broad media attention.
Caobisco welcomes its first female president
This month has seen Mary Barnard, president of Mondelēz International’s European chocolate division appointed as Caobisco’s first female president.
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.
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.
Plamil set to expand its free from production facilities
Tapping into the ever-growing free from movement of confectionery has proved a winning formula for Kent-based Plamil Foods. Neill Barston reports exclusively on its fortunes since its major rebranding exercise.
Confectionery and bakery face key reformulation challenges
One of the greatest challenges now being faced by the confectionery and snacks sector is how to respond in developing ranges that are perceived as offering healthier options.
Industry targeted by major moves from Public Health England to cut obesity
Confectionery and snack companies are among industry sectors being targeted by Public Health England’s (PHE) latest drive to cut concerning levels of childhood obesity in the UK.