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Lifestyle Extra Motherwell

Taxing times in the drinks aisle

As the sugar levy on soft drinks comes into effect, Scottish Grocer asks some retailers how it is working
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Shopper concern shifts to sugar

SUGAR has become the number one nutrient concern of shoppers in the UK, according to Kantar Worldpanel. Research from the consumer insight company shows that...
Is sugar next in line to be given public-enemy stauts by health activists and lobbyists? The white stuff has featured in a number of statements from a variety of organisations in recent weeks. But director of the Scottish Food and Drink Federation Colette Backwell reckons the media heat and light is unhelpful while food producers and others await the release in the summer of in-depth scientific analysis of the effects on diet of sugar and other carbohydrates.

Wait for the facts on sugar

THE launch of the new health non-governmental organisation Action on Sugar in January sparked a media furore around sugars which continues to dominate headlines...
Sarah Burrow, marketing director, international confectionery, Bazooka Candy Brands

Kids’ stuff – ‘My market’ interview with Sarah Burrow

Britain’s sales and marketing professionals explain how they see the convenience scene This issue: Sarah Burrow, marketing director, international confectionery, Bazooka Candy Brands You’re very involved in...
Are school lunchboxes under threat?

Are school lunchboxes under threat?

PACKED lunches may provide opportunities for retailers but they’re not flavour of the month with everyone. A recent report for the Westminster government suggested packed...
FRESH fruit giant Dole has launched its first range of snacks, called Live Right. Based on dried fruit, nuts, seeds and rice, it comes in on-the-go and store cupboard pack sizes.

Dole’s first snack

FRESH fruit giant Dole has launched its first range of snacks, called Live Right. Based on dried fruit, nuts, seeds and rice, it comes...
ROBINSONS, the UK’s favourite squash brand, according to Nielson Scantrack, has a new TV advert for 2013

Boys’ own story for squash ad

ROBINSONS, the UK’s favourite squash brand, according to Nielson Scantrack, has a new TV advert for 2013. On screens until September, it focuses on...
CCE has swapped some of the sugar in regular Sprite for stevia, reducing the calorie load by 30%. The new packaging carries the messages: “Now most refreshing taste ever” and “30% less sugar”.

Sprite light – Calories reduced

CCE has swapped some of the sugar in regular Sprite for stevia, reducing the calorie load by 30%. The new packaging carries the messages:...
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