Parents group accuses brands, Salvation Army and Carols in the Domain of promoting unhealthy eating

November 28, 2017 9:43

Lobby group Parents Voice has attacked major brands along with the Salvation Army and Sydney’s annual Carols in the Domain concert for promoting what it views as unhealthy foods and drinks to children.

At its annual Fame and Shame Awards announced in Melbourne this morning, the parents’ group was particularly scathing towards Kellogg’s and Coca-Cola for their marketing practices with the Salvation Army’s Coke Christmas Truck being singled out for criticism.

The Salvation Army launches the 2017 Coke Christmas Truck

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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