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Special Edition: Sugar Reduction
Public health recommendations and the prospect of policy levers such as taxation will continue to drive sugar reduction efforts across all categories. But how can further reductions be achieved without a negative impact on taste? And are perceptions around non-nutritive sweeteners changing? | |
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)... Read
âNew algorithm does not incentivise reformulationâ: Nutri-Score pushback from soft drink makers Based on the new algorithm, a soft drink with a sugar level as low as 0.1g cannot score higher than Nutri-Score C, laments UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe... Read
Nestlé enzyme tech cuts sugars intrinsically present in malt, milk and fruit juice The enzymatic process reduces sugar without needing to add sweeteners or bulking agents to replace its volume... Read
'The need is much greater': How might the delay for buy-one get-one-free ban impact UK consumers? Plans by the UK government to ban buy-one-get-one-free (BOGOF) deals on foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) has been pushed back to 2025. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stressed the importance of consumer choice during a time of rising food prices. But what impact could such a ban have on the health of a nation?.. Read
Balancing taste and nutrition in clean label sweeteners: Could sugar make a comeback? As demand for natural sweeteners grow, could consumers revert to arguably the most traditional natural sweetener of all: sugar?.. Read
How can soda manufacturers reduce sugar without endangering sales? How do sugar reduction strategies â such as low/no sugar products and reduced pack sizes â affect product sales? A new study explores how manufacturers can create âwin-win-conditionsâ in both reducing sugar and boosting sales... Read
Sugar levy brings fall in hospital admissions, yet sugar in products still high across UK The UKâs soft drinks levy is responsible for a 5,500 fall in hospital admissions for tooth decay, according to research published by the BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health... Read
High sugar tariffs in the EU and US sugar programme causing concern for confectionery companies The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has called for the European Union to reform high external sugar tariffs to keep medium-sized companies competitive â while candy makers in the US grapple with US agricultural policy... Read
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