Efforts to cut sugar content in England way off 20% target September 23, 2019 New figures from England’s public health body reveal that between 2015 and 2018 there was a 2.9% reduction in sugar content in shop-bought food. Read more
UK vs US: low and no-sugar beverage trends September 16, 2019 In a world where conscious consumerism is now rife, food and beverage industry trends in 2019 have repeatedly been moulded by a vast increase in deman... Read more
Singapore considers ban on high-sugar pre-packaged beverages December 06, 2018 Singapore is contemplating banning the sale of higher-sugar pre-packaged drinks or introducing a sugar tax, in a move to tackle diabetes in the countr... Read more
Coca-Cola to cut sugar content in its beverages by 20% in Australia June 25, 2018 Coca-Cola South Pacific and Coca-Cola Amatil will reduce the sugar content in their non-alcoholic portfolio of beverages by 20% by 2025. Read more
UK sets sugar reduction goals for juice and milk-based beverages May 24, 2018 The public health body for England has said that a review will take place in 2020 on whether to add milk-based drinks to the UK’s sugar tax, as it set... Read more
Refresco’s Sunny D unveils two no added sugar juices April 17, 2018 Refresco-owned Sunny D has expanded its range of drinks by releasing two new no added sugar drinks for the UK market. Read more
Simplee Aloe launches two low-sugar aloe vera waters in the UK April 17, 2018 Aloe vera drinks brand Simplee Aloe has responded to the introduction of the UK's sugar tax by launching two new low-sugar aloe vera waters in the UK. Read more
Coca-Cola hit by $3.6bn tax charge as 2017 revenues shrink February 16, 2018 The Coca-Cola Company recorded a 15% net operating revenue decline in 2017 as it continues to refranchise its bottling operations. Read more
Spain to reduce sugar, salt and fat levels in 3,500 products February 06, 2018 The Spanish health ministry has partnered with more than 500 companies to reduce salt, sugar and fat levels in more than 3,500 products by 2020. Read more
Sugar reduction: day two at Food Ingredients Europe November 29, 2017 Alex Clere rounds up the second day's action at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) in Frankfurt, Germany. Read more