Stephen Geldart

Stephen joined Czarnikow in 2008 and leads the Analysis Team, who provide leading-edge coverage of the sugar, ethanol, ingredients and packaging markets primarily on Czapp.com, Czarnikow’s online portal. Czarnikow’s analysis team also provide price risk management services for sugar producers, refiners and consumers, and regularly undertakes strategic consultancy work for energy majors, banks, and agricultural businesses. Before joining Czarnikow, Stephen began his career in the oil refining industry. He holds an MSci in Chemistry from Imperial College London.

Sugar Taxes: Going Up Because of COVID?

  • Being overweight appears to increase the risk of having severe COVID symptoms.
  • Governments around the world may therefore increase the size and scope of their sugar taxes.
  • Ensuring food is affordable during the pandemic is more important than sugar taxation, but priorities may soon change.

Stephen Geldart

4 years ago

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