'First time, govt is acknowledging there is shortage of sugar' Sugar tax would set a dangerous precedent - reportĪ sugar tax similar to the one recently introduced in the UK is unlikely to improve public health, claims a new report. Rob Morgan, of Space Healthcare on Clarendon Avenue, says the rise in tooth decay in children is alarming and must be tackled.

PLACING a sugar tax on sugary drinks is a no brainer says a Leamington dentist. Sugar tax is no brainer says Leamington dentist Heston Blumenthal has called the sugar tax confusing and demonising and claimed it wont help curb the obesity crisis. Heston Blumental - 'the sugar tax won't stop obesity' Samuda looks to CARICOM markets to help sugar industryĪgriculture Minister Karl Samuda says the ministry is looking to sell sugar to CARICOM countries, as the government prepares to rescue the island's sugar industry. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, in the 1st quarter, bringing total sugar industry contributions to the campaign this election cycle to $11,000, according to a report the campaign filed Friday with the Federal Election Commission. The sugar industry contributed $9,000 to the campaign of U.S. Sugar industry contributes $9K to Stefanik in 1st quarter Million dollar subsidy for sugar industryįive thousand one hundred sugar cane growers from the Western Division will benefit from the Lautoka Cane Producers Associations 2016 Fairtrade premium plan. QUEENSLAND Independent Senator Glenn Lazarus has been gang-tackled by Queensland LNP Senators for backing the introduction of a broad sugar tax in Australia, beyond just soft drinks. See more at: Lazarus slammed over sugar tax support

Lower sugar production along with exports of around 2 million MT, is likely to bring down the closing stocks to around 7.6 million MT in SY2016 from around 9.5 million MT in SY2015. This was mainly driven by a drought in the largest sugar producing State, Maharashtra, which impacted sugarcane availability. ICRA estimates domestic sugar production at around 25.5 million metric tonnes (MT) during the sugar year 2016 (SY2016), a decline of 10% over the previous year. Sweeter days ahead for the sugar industry: ICRA Moshi More than 650 households in Mabogini Ward now boast of food security and health services, thanks to programmes initiated by TPC Limited, one of the oldest sugar companies in the country. Tanzania: Sugar Firm Boosts Food Security in Moshi Ward

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