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Kellogg has reduced the sugar content of its LCMs Oaty Bubble Bars following consumer testing of a healthier version.

Children who tried the new version reportedly liked them just as the original product.

The less sweet version has been given a 3.5 health star rating as the product is considered a source of fibre with no artificial colours or flavours, and no preservatives.

The new LCMs are being sold in Original Oats and Strawberry & Apple flavours and contain 37% and 33% whole grain oats respectively.

The bars are now sold in Woolworths, Coles, and most independent grocery stores.

Packaging News

New European rules on generic environmental claims have prompted the Australasian Bioplastics Association to warn that packaging carrying poorly substantiated claims could be marketed in Australia.

Australia's environment ministers have declared packaging reform urgent and named soft plastics as an initial priority, but offered no firm timetable or regulatory commitments. SPSA has welcomed the soft plastics focus, while Boomerang Alliance and WMRR have raised concerns about the lack of concrete action.

Economic analysis commissioned by SPSA estimates national recycling reforms could deliver up to $278m in net productivity gains and stimulate up to $2.6b in capital investment each year.