Business · 29 August 2026
Snack makers warn new UK rules could undo years of reformulation work
Food companies have spent years re-engineering snacks like Ritz crackers and BelVita bakes to meet strict UK government limits on fat, sugar and salt. However, the government is now examining the method used to determine which foods are classified as "less healthy". Makers warn this could mean 80% of their reformulated products fail the new model, particularly on sugar content.
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