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A new investigation by Swiss research firm Public Eye has found added sugar in packaged baby cereals sold in parts of Africa. The Swiss group tested nearly 100 samples of Nestlé’s Cerelac, a cereal for babies aged six months and above.
Results from a UK studies at Queen Mary University have found that more than a third of snacking bar ranges marketed as healthy options, in fact contain notably high levels of sugars,
Public Eye claims over 90% of Cerelac samples in Africa contain added sugar, averaging 6 g per portion, while European equivalents contain none. Nestlé rejects the allegations as “misleading and unfounded”,
Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE will replace its flat 50% soft drink tax with a tiered system based on sugar content per 100ml. This aims to promote healthier choices, making high-sugar drinks pricier and potentially lowering costs for low or zero-sugar ...