Sugar

Singapore’s teaming up with soda companies to limit sugar — do the new regulations go far enough?

Singapore has announced a plan to limit the amount of sugar in soft drinks by 2020, teaming up with the…

Venezuela is on its knees: where next for the latest socialist casualty?

Tear gas in the air and the sound of police shotguns fill the streets -- every day since April thousands…

Fast-food outlets are on the rise in England, especially in poorer areas

McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King and Dixie Chicken are just some of the increasingly popular fast food chains in England. Four…

Demand for sugar set to surge over the next 10 years, particularly in southeast Asia

Global sugar demand is forecast to increase over the next decade, according to the latest figures from the OECD and…

The rise of free from diets: why balance is better than exclusion

Fancy an almond milk latte, some courgetti (courgette spaghetti), or brownies made from beetroot? Replacements for gluten, sugar, and dairy…

As we eat and drink more sugar diabetes is going to surge

A new American Cancer Society study revealed that as sugary drinks have become more affordable around the world, global sugar…

Fat is making a comeback as public opinion on sugar turns sour

Long demonised, fat is finally making its comeback as sugar secures its place as the number one food villain. Research…

Food giants are cutting down on sugar, but will it keep consumers sweet?

The food and drink industry is fighting back in the war on sugar as major UK brands unveil new recipe…

Savoury soft drinks are set to boom in the fight against sugar

As the war on sugar rages, it is no surprise that almost half (48 percent) of consumers globally are actively choosing…