Quarter of branded baby foods in UK still have too much sugar, analysis finds

A recent analysis of 224 branded infant foods and snacks in the UK found that almost a quarter of them still contain excessive amounts of sugar. This is despite the government introducing voluntary industry guidelines a year ago to address high sugar content in baby foods. The guidelines aimed to reduce sugar and salt levels, prevent marketing to infants under 12 months, and improve accurate labeling.

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The analysis finding that a quarter of branded baby foods in the UK have too much sugar is a public health concern. However, it may not have a direct impact on the market or economy.

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