All posts tagged "sugar consumption"
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114Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa : Experts sounding the alarm about excessive sugar intake
South Africans consume far more sugar than WHO guidelines recommend, fueling obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Experts warn that hidden sugars in...
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65Sugar News in EnglishDemand Concerns Undercut Sugar Prices
World sugar futures slipped Friday, with May NY #11 down 0.66% and May London #5 down 0.17%, as trade tensions and demand...
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52Sugar News in EnglishTrade Turmoil and Crude Oil Weakness Weighs in Sugar Prices
Sugar prices fell for a second day, with NY and London contracts down over 1%, pressured by global market jitters and a...
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152Sugar News in EnglishMalaysia: Govt to meet sugar producers on cutting subsidies as part of efforts to manage country’s sugar consumption
Malaysia's Deputy Health Minister, Lukanisman Awang Sauni, has indicated openness to reducing subsidies for sugar producers to manage the country's sugar consumption....
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187Sugar News in EnglishWorld Bank appreciates Kazakhstan’s plan to impose tax to lower sugar consumption
Kazakhstan has seen a 50% rise in sugary drink consumption between 2018 and 2023, particularly among school-aged children, which correlates with increasing...
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301Sugar News in EnglishIBA Proposes Sugar-Based Tax On Non-Alcoholic Beverages
The Indian Beverage Association (IBA) has urged rationalization of the GST on non-alcoholic beverages, proposing a tax based on sugar content. This...
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185Sugar News in EnglishSugar Rallies Sharply on Concern About Global Sugar Production
Sugar prices hit 2.5-month highs as India's red rot fungus threatens crops in Uttar Pradesh. India’s export restrictions remain, allowing only 6.1...
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202Sugar News in EnglishDA denies underreporting El Niño damage
The Department of Agriculture refuted claims of underreporting El Niño's impact on agriculture, asserting careful validation before data release. Former secretary Montemayor...
