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UK government’s rejection of its own studies on high fat and sugar taxes causes key concerns

The latest news that the UK government is minded not to introduce legislation on high fat and sugar ranges, including confectionery and snacks, has been greeted by a considerable level of concern from some quarters.

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‘Bite Back’ study calls for government action regulating high fat, sugar and salt products including confectionery

Manufacturers within the confectionery and snacks sector have come under fire in a new independent youth-led report which found a majority of products with health and nutrition claims were in fact high in either salt, saturated fat or sugar, reports Neill Barston.

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UK supply chain crisis continues to impact across business sectors

Mounting concerns regarding supply chain shortages across the food and drink sector, including the confectionery, snacks and bakery markets within the UK remains particularly concerning.

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

Industry warning of further festive store shelf shortages over Brexit supply chain concerns

An industry warning has been issued that the UK faces further potential supermarket shelf shortages – including confectionery, snacks and bakery aisles, amid Brexit-related supply chain complications, reports Neill Barston.

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Industry calls on Boris Johnson to extend consultation on banning online ads for high fat and sugar ranges

The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has joined major brands including Mars Wrigley, Mondelez International, Haribo and pladis in calling on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend government consultation on banning online advertising of foods high in fat, sugar and salt, writes Neill Barston

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Industry doubts whether banning television advertising on treats will impact on reducing obesity

This week has again brought a renewed spotlight on the major issue of obesity, which has been characterised as having reached crisis levels within the UK, with two thirds of UK adults considered as being overweight, according to Public Health England.

Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Processing, Sustainability

Two metre rule for social distancing is costing industry severely

The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on all aspects of our lives, including business conditions. Our guest blogger this week, Natalka Antoniuk, of Quadrant2Design, shares her view on the two-metre social distancing rules.

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Food and Drink Federation calls on UK government to support the sector in its latest manifesto

The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest manifesto seeking government backing for its key sector markets amid a backdrop of continued trading uncertainty surrounding Brexit.

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Food and Drink Federation calls on government to ensure trade continuity with EU

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is urging UK government ministers to make further progress in securing continuity deals for EU preferential trade agreements.

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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.

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Fairtrade campaigners call on PM Boris Johnson to support cocoa farming sector

Campaigners from the Fairtrade organisation have called on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take urgent action in helping support the cocoa farming industry.

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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.

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Founder of ‘non chocolate’ brand Kaakao reports strong international response

The founder of Finnish-based Kaakao confectionery firm has reported a strong international response to its range of ‘non chocolate’ using dates as a replacement for added sugars.

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