Food Firms Need A Sugar Tax Action Plan For Their Supply Chain, Says Consultant

February 17, 2016

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Regardless of the rights or wrongs of a sugar tax, if passed it will dramatically change the way the drinks industry supply chain operates – and firms should already have a risk management process in place, says one expert.

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