Sugar

JD Wetherspoon makes switch to Fairtrade sugar

18-Feb-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has announced it will only sell Fairtrade sugar across its entire pub estate.

Parents shunning sodas for children at pub

22-Oct-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pub operators have responded to increased concern from parents over the sugary contents in their children’s drinks by adapting their menus.

Pub diners ‘don’t want anything low sugar’

23-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Pub chefs have told The Morning Advertiser that customer uptake on low-sugar versions of food has not been as enthusiastic as with drinks.

Labelling on sugary drinks dubbed a 'public health scandal'

17-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The labelling of sugary drinks has been lambasted as a “scandal” by politician Tom Watson and campaigners.

Public Health England to publicly scrutinise businesses slow on sugar reduction

20-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Nine in 10 people support collaborative efforts between the Government and food industry to make food and drink healthier, a survey has found.

Sugar tax

BBPA chief: sugar tax will “increase burden” on brewers and pubs

30-Nov-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

The introduction of a heavy tax on sugar would make things harder for pubs and brewers which already face considerable levels of tax including beer duty and business rates, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has warned.

Sugar Tax

Sugar myths ‘debunked’

27-Nov-2015 By Nicholas Robinson

A campaign to dispel myths about the impact of sugar on diet and health has been launched ahead of National Sugar Week (30 November – 6 December), following celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s pressure on the government to implement a tax on high-sugary food...

Award-winning Bristol chef to open third site

20-Aug-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Award-winning Bristol chef Toby Gritten, owner of the Pump House, Hotwells and the Bird in Hand, Long Ashton, is set to open third site the Redan Inn, Chilcompton, later this autumn.

Sunmagic's latest range for kids complies with new government rules

13-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

A new range of “school compliant” kids juice drinks is being launched under the Multiple Marketing-owned Sunmagic brand.

New product

Tate & Lyle introduces new packaging for Fairtrade sugar

12-Jan-2015 By Daniel Woolfson

Tate & Lyle Sugars has introduced new packaging for its range of Fairtrade sugar sticks and sachets.

Cornish cider maker launches salted apple energy drink

03-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Salted caramel has taken the confectionery world by storm, and cider-maker Healey’s is hoping salted apple juice will have a similar effect on the energy drink sector.

Pepsi launches Raw

11-Feb-2008 By Noli Dinkovski

Britvic has launched a new Pepsi made from natural ingredients exclusively for upmarket pubs and style bars. Capitalising on the growing demand for...

Fresh or frozen? Recipes

08-Jun-2007

Key: ambient - A; chilled - C; frozen - F Baked Garlic Chicken & Pancake TagliatelleIngredientsChicken supremes skinless (C)Boursin (C)Beechwood...

Fior Brands re-launches Midori

12-Apr-2007

Fior Brands has unveiled a new bottle design and health-conscious recipe modification for its melon liqueur Midori.The new look was launched today...

Stones Cocktail Recipes

18-Jan-2002

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November product news

29-Nov-2001

'Stay soft' sugarSilver Spoon has produced a revolutionary "stay soft" brown sugar range. The unique formula ensures the sugar remains "soft" and...