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Mars fraud case exposes risks in commodity and export credit programmes

Mars fraud case exposes risks in commodity and export credit programmes

A former Mars risk manager has been jailed for over five years after defrauding the confectionery group of $28m via export credits and weak internal controls.

Low taxes are keeping sugary drinks and alcohol too affordable, WHO warns

Low taxes are keeping sugary drinks and alcohol too affordable, WHO warns

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming increasingly affordable in many countries due to persistently low tax rates, contributing to rising levels of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and alcohol-related injuries, according to new reports from the World Health Organization (WHO).

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