Panama’s new health plan increases tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
Panama passed a new law this week that creates a national health improvement action plan and increases taxes on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Archives for November 22, 2019
Diet-related diseases responsible for 600,000 deaths
The United Nations urges governments to implement multifaceted actions to stop the increase in both hunger and obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean, it reveals in its latest report on the Panorama of Food and Nutritional Security in LATAM.
Mindful eating dominates as consumers seek rich nutritious profiles
The free-from movement, minimally-processed food and clean labeling trends are heavily influencing consumer demands for nutrient-filled diets.