First Global Sugar Summit addresses industry challengesThe first Global Sugar Summit launches in London on March 27, and will address the challenges across the sugar supply chain today. Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
World Obesity Federation calls for greater regulation of online product advertisingA 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. Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory
Vegan product launches have more than doubled in five yearsThe level of vegan based food launches, including products developed for the snacks and bakery sectors, has more than doubled over the past five years, according to latest international research. Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Cadbury to slash sugar content of Dairy Milk barA reduced sugar version of Cadbury Dairy Milk will go on sale next year. Business news, Ingredients, Processing, Regulatory
Lack of results on sugar reduction leads to calls for confectionery taxThe 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 contentWith 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
