Public Health England

Campaigners call for action on product calories

This past week saw campaign group Action on Sugar call on the UK government to introduce a calorie tax for sweet goods including confectionery.

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability

Rise of reduced sugar chocolate confectionery ranges

There have been a wide range of notable developments for the chocolate market over the past year. Neill Barston examine some of the most headline worthy releases during the past year 

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Packaging, Sustainability

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

Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Regulatory