Proposed sugar tax slammed by Beverages Council
The Australian Medical Association’s proposal for a tax on sugary drinks has been met with opposition from the Australian Beverages Council.
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Coca-Cola switches to sustainable sugar
Coca-Cola Amatil today announced that all sugar in its non-alcoholic beverage range in Australia was now sourced from growers who are independently accredited as following sustainable production frameworks. Under purchasing contracts running to 2021, Amatil’s sugar purchases were now a mix of Bonsucro and Smartcane Best Management Practice (BMP) certified sugar. Bonsucro and Smartcane BMP …
Category feature: The Sweet Spot
With the health and wellness trend in full swing and grocery seeking to lure more customers with promotional pricing, sugar confectionery sales through convenience continue to face significant challenges. According to the most recent State of the Industry Report from the Australasian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS), the dollar growth of sugar confectionery in the …
Coca-Cola reports progress on sugar reduction
Coca-Cola volume sales in Australia grew in the second half of 2018, driven by Coca-Cola No Sugar and the ongoing consumer trend towards low- and no-sugar choices. Coca-Cola Amatil’s Group Managing Director Alison Watkins said Coca-Cola No Sugar volume sales had led overall Coca-Cola Trademark volumes into positive territory for the half. “That’s a testament …
Schools searching for sugar
Following on from the introduction of a soft drink tax levy in the UK, teachers in Oxfordshire, England are reportedly carrying out random bag checks to stop students from smuggling sugar-filled foods into the classroom.
Allen’s conducts Loll-ection
Allen’s calls on Aussies to hit the ballot boxes as Cola Frogs and Unicorns face off in national vote
The Natural Confectionery Co. launches new 25% Less Sugar Jellies
Get ready to celebrate, lolly lovers! The Natural Confectionery Co. has today announced a delicious addition to its range, with the launch of its new 25% Less Sugar Jellies. Over the past three years, a dedicated team of confectioners at The Natural Confectionery Co. factory in Scoresby, Victoria, have been trying to achieve the seemingly …
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Mentos launch limited edition ’emoji’ lollies
Mentos, the confectionary brand owned by Perfetti Van Melle and distributed by Stuart Alexander & Co., launches global ‘Mentos Say Hi’ campaign in Australia this month.
Accusations of fake honey sales
It’s come to light recently that one of Australia’s biggest supermarkets and one of its biggest honey brands may be selling ‘fake honey’.
Allen’s uncovers weird and wonderful lolly habits
Australia is a nation divided into sweet tribes of stretchers, biters, splitters and nibblers according to the first ever Allen’s Lolly Lovers Index*, which has delved into the most loved, weird and wacky ways locals enjoy their favourite lollies.
Star-burst from the shelves
Coles has confirmed that it will be removing Starburst lollies from shelves. Woolworths has already made this same move back in December 2015. A Coles spokesperson wrote on Facebook that the Starburst varieties have been removed from the national range. “We understand how frustrating it can be to see a favourite product disappear from the …
Nestlé’s structured-sugar Milkybar
Nestle has released a new take on the original Milkybar in the UK.
CHOICE calls for clearer sugar labelling
Australian consumer advocacy group CHOICE has launched a campaign to tell State and Territory Food Ministers to improve sugar labelling.