FDF responds to 'A Children's Future Fund' report
28 January 2013
FDF responds to 'A Children's Future Fund' report
Terry Jones, Director of Communications at the Food and Drink Federation, said:
“Soft drinks are currently taxed at the standard VAT rate of 20%. Any additional taxation of food will hit the poorest families hardest at a time when they can least afford it.
“Recognising the growing obesity problem, food and drink manufacturers are committed to doing what they can to improve public health. By changing product recipes, creating new healthier options, investing in consumer education and providing clear nutritional information to enable healthier choices, manufacturers are playing their part to deliver better long-term public health outcomes.”
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Rebecca Wilhelm or 020 7420 7140 Email: rebecca.wilhelm@fdf.org.uk
Avni Raval or 020 7420 7131 Email: Avni.Raval@fdf.org.uk
Anna Taylor on 0207 420 7118 Email: anna.taylor@fdf.org.uk
For FDF's policy positions and background on key issues, go to our Policy section.
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