Tam Fry
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End of sugar quotas bad for obesity
Health campaigners have suggested that scrapping the EU’s sugar quota regime could undermine the tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. Defra and the EU’s agriculture ministers are “gung-ho” for the new sugar regime, which will see quotas scrapped, said Tam Fry from… Read More
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Hats off to the Government
Easter bunnies, bitter blows and the thirst for more of the same. David Burrows reflects on the story of the sugar tax so far. In february all the talk was about the rabbit the prime minister might pull out of… Read More
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Weighty problems
CONSUMERS ARE confused about what makes them fat so it’s no surprise a third don’t consider health when they’re eating out. That means businesses have to, but is the Responsibility Deal enough to make a difference? … Read More
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The fat keeps flowing
CAMPAIGNERS SAY that politicians’ fear of the big food companies is clogging up efforts to curb obesity. Is it time for a more radical approach? If the opinions of our experts… Read More
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Salt cuts causing sugar highs in some foods
CONSUMERS ARE being warned of the hidden sugar in some everyday products marketed as being healthier. Ready meals, soups, sauces and yoghurts have all been found to contain high levels of sugar. Manufacturers keen to market products as… Read More