Terry Jones, director of communications at the FDF, said: “Soft drinks are currently taxed at the standard VAT rate of 20%. Any additional taxation of food will hit the poorest families hardest at a time when they can least afford it.
“Recognising the growing obesity problem, food and drink manufacturers are committed to doing what they can to improve public health. By changing product recipes, creating new healthier options, investing in consumer education and providing clear nutritional information to enable healthier choices, manufacturers are playing their part to deliver better long-term public health outcomes.”
Source: FDF
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