Food Industry — England food industry
What is England's sugar target and why has the food industry missed it?
What is England's sugar target and why has the food industry missed it? Part of the rise in sugar levels is down to mince pies, included for the first time in the figures. Photograph: Dan Matthews/Guardian According to a damning report from Public Health England, the food industry has failed to meet a voluntary target to remove 20% of sugar by 2020, instead cutting only 3% from supermarket, cafe and restaurant products over the last three years. What is the sugar reduction plan and why do we need it? The government’s sugar reduction plan is a voluntary deal with...