The addition of sugar to cold cuts is a common practice in the food industry, with various justifications. However, it is ...

There was a need for industrial development in sugar production. Low level of technology meant many workers (in the form of enslaved people) were needed. The demand for sugar was also rising.

This was far below the government's voluntary target for the food industry of 20% by 2020. The largest drops in sugar were in yogurts and breakfast cereals. But the report said there had been ...