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World wheat output is expected to reach 723.4 million tonnes, UN predicts

World food prices in May lowest since 2009 - UN

Global food prices in May fell to their lowest since September 2009 with declines in cereals, dairy and meat products outweighing slight increases in oils and sugar.

Business • 04 Jun 15

AB Foods said today its trading outlook for the full 2014-15 year was unchanged

AB Foods lowers earnings guidance on currency woes

Associated British Foods has edged down its full-year earnings guidance on foreign currency concerns.

Business • 21 Apr 15

The WHO pointed out that much of the so-called free sugars we consume today are "hidden" in products like ketchup

WHO calls for dramatic drop in sugar consumption

The World Health Organization has called for a dramatic drop in the consumption of sugar, "hidden" in everything from fizzy drinks and ketchup, as it steps up the fight against obesity.

News • 04 Mar 15

Associated British Foods reports growth at its Primark discount fashion chain

AB Foods maintains year earnings guidance

Associated British Foods has reiterated its annual earnings expectations, helped by strong demand and increased store space at its Primark discount fashion chain.

Business • 23 Feb 15

Coca-Cola, Mars and Nestle contributed funding

Public health research funded by sugar industry

Public health scientists in Britain are benefiting from funding from companies such as Coca-Cola, Mars and Nestle, whose products are widely held to be responsible for the obesity crisis, an investigation has revealed.

News • 12 Feb 15

Primark's sales over Christmas have been described as strong by its parent group

AB Foods expects marginal decline in earnings

Associated British Foods has today forecast a marginal decline in full year earnings.

Business • 15 Jan 15

Sales at Primark stores open over a year were below company expectations

Primark sales growth held back by warm weather

Underlying sales at the Primark discount fashion chain were below expectations in the first two months of its 2014-15 year due to unseasonably warm weather.

Business • 05 Dec 14

Strong Primark performance offsets weak suger division for AB Foods

AB Foods maintains full year guidance

Associated British Foods has maintained its annual earnings guidance, with a good finish to the year from Primark offsetting continued weakness in its sugar operations.

Business • 08 Sep 14

Primark's sales increased 22% at a constant currency basis in the 16 weeks to June 21

AB Foods raises annual earnings guidance

Associated British Foods raised its annual earnings guidance after a strong Q3 performance from Primark more than offset continued weakness in its sugar operations.

Business • 10 Jul 14

87% of those polled believe sugar-sweetened drinks contribute to obesity in children and young people

Survey finds majority support tax on sugary drinks

A majority of people polled for a survey agree there should be a health-related tax on sugar-sweetened drinks to help reduce childhood obesity.

News • 23 Jun 14

The World Health Organisation has called for reduced sugar intakes

Expert calls for health focus on sugar, not fat

Diets low in saturated fat do not prevent heart disease or improve health and instead public health warnings need to be issued over sugar, a leading scientist has said.

News • 06 Mar 14

AB Foods said Primark's first half sales are expected to be 13% ahead of last year

Penneys' owner AB Foods maintains year guidance

Associated British Foods has maintained its full year earnings expectations as a strong first half performance from its Primark chain offset more weakness in its sugar business.

Business • 24 Feb 14

Primark growth of 12% helped AB Foods make up for a fall of 27% in its sugar business

Primark props up sales at AB Foods as sugar slumps

Associated British Foods said sales at its Primark discount fashion chain recovered over Christmas after they were dampened by unseasonably warm autumn weather.

Business • 16 Jan 14

Primark owner AB Foods reports 13% rise in full year profits

AB Foods results beat forecasts on Primark growth

Associated British Foods reported a 13% rise in full-year profit today as its Primark discount fashion chain expanded apace.

Business • 05 Nov 13

The RCPI believes the sugar tax would significantly impact childhood obesity and in time adult obesity

Physicians call for sugar tax to tackle obesity

The Royal College of Physicians has called on the Government to introduce a 20% tax on sugar sweetened drinks, including sports drinks, in the Budget to tackle obesity.

News • 07 Oct 13

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