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Tax soft drinks and snacks to fight childhood obesity, says IOM

02-Sep-2009

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council have recommended taxing high-calorie, low-nutrient food and drink in order to combat childhood obesity, in a new report released on Tuesday.

Cadbury goes Fair Trade in Canada

02-Sep-2009

Cadbury has pledged to achieve Fair Trade certification for its Dairy Milk bars in Canada after successfully making the Fair Trade transition in Britain and Ireland.