Sugar
English farmers upbeat while down under
Rodger Hobson, the UK's largest grower of carrots, was part of a recent whirlwind tour of agricultural production systems around NZ. He says British farmers have much to learn from aspects of New…
AudioSoft drink makers employ sweet talking lobbyists in Pacific
Manufacturers of sugar-laden products are stepping up their lobbying efforts in the Pacific, in a move health advocates are calling cynical. Audio
The Future of Food is still hopeful, as long as we make changes
This second of a three-part series focuses on solutions to dilemmas about food production and security facing the world. Speakers include Michael Carolan, Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean of… Audio
The Future of Food - we can't keep doing what we're doing now
In the first of a three-part series about the future of food four experts on food systems, politics and environmental factors consider what may happen to our food supply: Senior lecturer at Massey… Audio
Taxing sugary drinks
Just days ago, the UK introduced a tax on sugary drinks. A levy of this kind has been debated by health professionals across the world for years now, with many other counties making similar moves to… Audio
Hastings councillors say no to fizzy drinks
Sugar-laden drinks have been voted off the menu at all of Hastings District Council's offices and facilities.
Sugar tax would be burdensome and ineffective says think tank
The sugar tax: is it worth it? Audio
Sugar: a cereal offence
The British arm of Kellogg's has announced it will reduce the sugar content of its three top selling cereals targeted at kids. But the company's New Zealand arm says it has no such plans at present. Audio
Tradewinds for 28 November 2017
Doubts are cast on Fiji's sugar production figures; Solomon Islands rethinks its underwater cable plans and pleases Australia; Continued rifts over the state of the Norfolk Island economy. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 28 November 2017
A Fiji opposition party says the government has produced statistics on the sugar industry that bear no relationship to reality; women in Fiji are waiting nearly two and a half years before reporting… Audio
Fiji's NFP says the govt's sugar figures are fraudulent
A Fiji opposition party says the government has produced statistics on the sugar industry that bear no relationship to reality. Audio
Energy drinks driving teen obesity - study
Teenagers' love of energy drinks is fuelling youth obesity and dental problems more than traditional sweetened drinks, new research says.
Dentists urge parents to steer kids away from sugary drinks
Health experts are worried about a rise in the number of children with serious dental problems, with many requiring hospitalisation and even removal of their teeth. Audio
Petition to tax sugary drinks: NZ obese, kids' teeth rotting
A petition signed by nearly 10,000 people is calling for a sugary drinks tax, with thousands of New Zealand kids needing a general anaesthetic to take out rotten teeth.
Petition on sugar tax presented to MPs today
Petition for a tax on sugar to be introduced was handed to MPs in Wellington this morning. Audio
Sugary drinks: how a tax could change our health
On average, New Zealanders each consume 37 teaspoons of added sugar a day - six times the World Health Organisation recommendations. Professor Mike Berridge, a founding scientist at the Malaghan… Audio
From slavery to obesity – the history of sugar
In the 16th century, 12 million slaves were snatched from Africa and sent to work in the Americas in service of Europe's growing dependence on sugar. Author James Walvin talks about the complex and… Audio
Sweet Enough
Sisters Sarah and Nicky Isherwood talk to Kathryn about their passion for cutting down sugar in baking. You can find their recipes in the gallery below.
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Is the sugar fight a losing battle?
Andrew Dickson of Massey University on whether public policy trying to save humans from their unhealthy ways is working. Audio
Dying for a bag of sweets
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Henry Cunningham will be talking about the arsenic poisoning of 1858. How a shortage of sugar caused 21 deaths and poisoned just over 200 people. Audio
