It annoys me to no end: How did Migros come to reduce the amount of sugar in all its yogurts? As a customer, I certainly didn't ask for it. I want my yogurt, be it mocha, nut or whatever, exactly as it is. And not reduced in sugar. Migros should serve me and not want to educate me. If the demand for reduced-sugar yogurts is so high, they should offer an alternative product. Otherwise you run the risk of buying the competition's yogurts. They don't do that (without being asked).
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Hi schneebi, the fact is that we consume too much sugar on average, which is bad for our health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has therefore been recommending for years that we limit our sugar consumption to a maximum of 10% of the energy we consume, or even better to 5% (the term "sugar" refers to all added mono- and disaccharides as well as natural sugars in honey, fruit juice concentrates and fruit juices). However, actual sugar consumption often exceeds the recommendations, which is why Migros has been trying for some time to help reduce sugar consumption. In August 2015, Migros signed the Milan Declaration together with 9 other Swiss companies (https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/de/home/lebensmittel-und-ernaehrung/ernaehrung/produktzusammensetzung/zuckerreduktion.html). The goal of reviewing and gradually reducing the amount of added sugar in yogurt and breakfast cereals was successfully achieved by the end of 2018. In August 2019, Migros signed the continuation of the Milan Declaration with Federal Councillor Alain Berset. By signing the continuation of the Milan Declaration, Migros pledged to further reduce added sugar by 10 % in yogurt and 15 % in breakfast cereals by 2024. The sugar reduction has been well received by our customers, as shown by the numerous positive responses. And if you think the yogurts are not sweet enough, you still have the option of sweetening your yogurt yourself with sugar or sugar alternatives. Kind regards, Sina
Hi schneebi, the fact is that we consume too much sugar on average, which is bad for our health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has therefore been recommending for years that we limit our sugar consumption to a maximum of 10% of the energy we consume, or even better to 5% (the term "sugar" refers to all added mono- and disaccharides as well as natural sugars in honey, fruit juice concentrates and fruit juices). However, actual sugar consumption often exceeds the recommendations, which is why Migros has been trying for some time to help reduce sugar consumption. In August 2015, Migros signed the Milan Declaration together with 9 other Swiss companies (https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/de/home/lebensmittel-und-ernaehrung/ernaehrung/produktzusammensetzung/zuckerreduktion.html). The goal of reviewing and gradually reducing the amount of added sugar in yogurt and breakfast cereals was successfully achieved by the end of 2018. In August 2019, Migros signed the continuation of the Milan Declaration with Federal Councillor Alain Berset. By signing the continuation of the Milan Declaration, Migros pledged to further reduce added sugar by 10 % in yogurt and 15 % in breakfast cereals by 2024. The sugar reduction has been well received by our customers, as shown by the numerous positive responses. And if you think the yogurts are not sweet enough, you still have the option of sweetening your yogurt yourself with sugar or sugar alternatives. Kind regards, Sina
It would be so simple - no sugar, leave it out altogether, and everyone can sweeten with what they want and whether they want to.
It would be so simple - no sugar, leave it out altogether, and everyone can sweeten with what they want and whether they want to.
Absolutely. That would be a solution. However, changing the rules in the middle of the game (i.e. taking away my sweetness) is never a good idea....
Hi schneebi, the fact is that we consume too much sugar on average, which is bad for our health. The World Health Organization (WHO) has therefore been recommending for years that we limit our sugar consumption to a maximum of 10% of the energy we consume, or even better to 5% (the term "sugar" refers to all added mono- and disaccharides as well as natural sugars in honey, fruit juice concentrates and fruit juices). However, actual sugar consumption often exceeds the recommendations, which is why Migros has been trying for some time to help reduce sugar consumption. In August 2015, Migros signed the Milan Declaration together with 9 other Swiss companies (https://www.blv.admin.ch/blv/de/home/lebensmittel-und-ernaehrung/ernaehrung/produktzusammensetzung/zuckerreduktion.html). The goal of reviewing and gradually reducing the amount of added sugar in yogurt and breakfast cereals was successfully achieved by the end of 2018. In August 2019, Migros signed the continuation of the Milan Declaration with Federal Councillor Alain Berset. By signing the continuation of the Milan Declaration, Migros pledged to further reduce added sugar by 10 % in yogurt and 15 % in breakfast cereals by 2024. The sugar reduction has been well received by our customers, as shown by the numerous positive responses. And if you think the yogurts are not sweet enough, you still have the option of sweetening your yogurt yourself with sugar or sugar alternatives. Kind regards, Sina
Dear Sina I know all too well myself. It's not about sugar consumption. But it has to be my own decision as to whether I give up sugar. It would be the same as if the cigarette factory stopped selling me cigarettes because it had decided that I shouldn't smoke any more (no, I don't smoke). PS: I assume Coop has also signed the agreement with Alain Berset?
Dear Sina I know all too well myself. It's not about sugar consumption. But it has to be my own decision as to whether I give up sugar. It would be the same as if the cigarette factory stopped selling me cigarettes because it had decided that I shouldn't smoke any more (no, I don't smoke). PS: I assume Coop has also signed the agreement with Alain Berset?
Funny comparison with cigarettes. The factory would still be allowed to sell you cigarettes, only healthier ones!