Is it time to treat sugar like smoking?

(Allie) #1
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Industry has been quick to object, with trade body the Food and Drink Federation arguing that branding is a “fundamental commercial freedom” and “critical to competition”.

I’m shocked, shocked! I tell you. :scream:

#4

The article linked in OP is talking about junk food packaging with added sugar, not labeling fruits etc as bad.

Sugary drinks are already taxed - and now a leading think tank has even suggested sweets, snacks and sugary drinks should be wrapped in plain packaging to make them less appealing, given the excess consumption of the sweet stuff.