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Germany's soft drinks industry has criticised proposals to introduce a sugar tax on beverages from 2027.

More than 300 companies across Germany’s beverage sector have signed a joint open letter opposing the German government’s planned introduction of a sugar tax on drinks.

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.

The Autumn Budget, announced on 26 November, reflects the continuing challenges for businesses across the UK, including the food and drink sector.

The UK government has announced an extension of the soft drinks industry levy to include high-sugar milk-based drinks.

A new report recommends that the UK government extends its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to cover all types of foods.