England to Restrict Fatty Food Promotions in Anti-Obesity Drive
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Promotions on foods high in fat, salt and sugar will be restricted in supermarkets and soft drink refills banned in England from April as part of a drive to cut obesity.
Large and medium-sized retailers will no longer be allowed to offer “buy one get one free” or “three for the price of two” deals on unhealthy products, the Department for Health and Social care said on Monday. Specialist retailers such as chocolate shops are exempt.