- As previously covered on this blog, Philadelphia enacted a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on distributors of sweetened beverages (including soda and diet soda, non-100% fruit drinks; sports drinks; flavored water; energy
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United Kingdom’s Sugar Tax on Beverages Takes Effect
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- On April 6, 2018, the United Kingdom’s sugar tax on sodas and soft drinks took effect. As previously reported on this blog, several cities in the United States already
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Microalgae Becoming Major Player in Food Production
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- Microalgae can be used to make powder, oil, butter and flour and is incorporated into all types of food products, including baked goods, burgers, beverages, ice cream, infant formula or
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CSPI Refiles Lawsuit Alleging Coca-Cola and ABA Deceived Consumers on Health Risks
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- As background, on January 4, 2017, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer-advocacy group, filed a complaint claiming that Coca-Cola and the American Beverage Association (ABA)
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