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Australian health leaders call for levy on sugary drinks

The Rethink Sugary Drink alliance is calling for a 20% health levy on sugary drink manufacturers. Yesterday (5 February), the alliance, with members including the Australian Dental Association, Food for Health Alliance, and...

Beverage industry accelerates sugar reduction pledge

The Australian Beverages Council Limited (ABCL) has updated its Sugar Reduction Pledge, with Australia’s largest beverage companies now committing to reducing sugar across their portfolios by 25% by 2025. This follows the original...

Arnott’s offers reduced sugar alternatives

Arnott’s has introduced a new range of some of the country’s “favourite” biscuits with 50% less sugar. The 50% Less Sugar range launches with Scotch Finger and Shortbread Cream, promoted as “two...

Public health bodies call for levy on sugary drinks

The 20 “leading” public health bodies behind Rethink Sugary Drink are urging the next federal government to prioritise a levy on sugary drinks to address Australia's growing obesity crisis. According to data released...

Beverage companies reduce sugar content across drink portfolios

Australia’s “leading” non-alcoholic beverage companies have reduced sugar across their drink portfolios by more than 16% between 2015 and 2021, placing them well on track to achieve the 20% sugar reduction target...

Frozen drinks contain up to 49 teaspoons of sugar

Rethink Sugary Drink is urging Australians to be aware of “alluring marketing” for frozen drinks this summer. Citing a new survey, conducted by a dietitian at Cancer Council Victoria, Rethink Sugary Drink claims...

Allen’s celebrates 130th milestone with two party-inspired lollies

Allen’s is celebrating its 130th birthday and adding to an extensive list of Australian favourites with Allen’s Party Faves and Allen’s Piñata Party. The new Allen’s Party Faves pack is filled with party...

Drinks industry responds to proposed sugar tax

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has today called for a tax on sugary drinks as part of its plan to tackle chronic disease and make Australia the healthiest country in the world....
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