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- 1Smuggled Sudanese resource quietly funding the country's civil war●The smuggled resource in your candy and soda funding Sudan's civil war
Reports highlight that resources smuggled out of Sudan, such as sugar and gum arabic used in candy and soda, are helping finance the country's civil war. Revenues from these everyday ingredients, exported through informal channels, are said to flow to armed factions, linking global food supply chains to the conflict and prompting calls for scrutiny of Western imports.
- 2Sugar & Glow Opens First Store on Sankofa's C-Street▼Sugar & Glow first store open in Sankofa, new C-Street retail
Sugar & Glow has opened its first store in Sankofa, adding a new retail presence to the C-Street shopping corridor. The opening marks the brand's debut physical location and contributes to the area's growing retail lineup. Further details about the store's offerings and opening events have not yet been reported.
- 3ICBA Africa pushes evidence-based dialogue on low-calorie sweeteners▼ICBA Africa on advancing evidence-based dialogue on low- and no-calorie sweeteners across Africa
ICBA Africa is advocating for evidence-based dialogue on low- and no-calorie sweeteners across the African continent, according to a piece published in African Business. The organisation's effort comes amid ongoing debate over the health effects of sugar substitutes and their role in addressing rising rates of obesity and diabetes in Africa.
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A recipe combining Muddy Buddies (the chocolate-peanut butter powdered snack mix) with Cocoa Krispies and marshmallow treats is making the rounds, offering a no-bake dessert mashup. The treat layers crispy cocoa cereal with melted chocolate, peanut butter and powdered sugar, appealing to home bakers looking for quick, kid-friendly sweets.
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A major clinical trial is examining the health effects of sugar-free sweetened soft drinks, according to a report by Medical Xpress. The study aims to clarify whether artificially sweetened beverages offer benefits or carry risks compared with sugary drinks. Findings are likely to feed into ongoing debates among nutrition researchers and health campaigners about the role of diet drinks in public health guidance.