UK Government consults on banning online ads for foods high in sugar, fat and saltThe UK government has launched a new consultation on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt within food ranges including confectionery, to tackle the obesity crisis, and encourage greater levels of fitness. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
The demise of Public Health England leaves key sugar reduction targets in limboWhy might the demise of PHE be significant to the confectionery sector? Well, the most glaring reason is the much publicised campaign that sought to drive sugar reduction within the confectionery and wider food and drink sector in 2017 is now effectively dead in the water. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability