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Consumers 'hugely misunderstand' sugar tax

05-May-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The sugar tax has caused confusion among consumers with two thirds of those quizzed thinking it applies to sweets and confectionery rather than soft drinks, new research has revealed.

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Will pubs pay for Osborne’s sugar levy?

17-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs must not pay the price for George Osborne’s new sugar levy, trade bosses have warned, while soft drinks makers fear the plans could cripple innovation in the category.

BUDGET 2016

George Osborne announces sugar levy on soft drinks

16-Mar-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

Chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne has announced the introduction of a new sugar levy on the soft drinks industry in this week’s budget. 

Stonegate Pubs' New Supplier of the Year is Cracker Drinks

22-Jan-2016 By Ben Winstanley

Stonegate Pubs’ New Supplier of the Year 2015 has been awarded to Cracker Drinks Co, following the launch of its premium adult fruit juice drinks into the Classic Inns and Slug and Lettuce brands.

August soft drinks round-up

August soft drink round-up

03-Sep-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

The essential round-up of soft drinks launches and news from August.

Qcumber water gets sales push

12-Aug-2013 By Jessica Mason

Qcumber, the soft drink made from natural cucumber essence and sparkling spring water, has received increased investment, a makeover and a new bottle size to celebrate its first year in the trade.