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The boss of Unilever, one of the world’s biggest food manufacturers, has warned that a sugar tax will not solve Britain’s obesity crisis and said it is “too simple” as a proposal.Amid a growing clamour from politicians and campaign groups for a sugar tax, Paul Polman said there was little evidence that introducing a levy on food and drink with a high sugar content would help tackle obesity.Unilever makes some of Britain’s most popular snacks, including Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, and Cornetto ice-creams.The government is considering a sugar tax – particularly on fizzy drinks – as part of a national strategy to tackle childhood obesity, which is scheduled to be unveiled next month.
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