UK collects £153.8m from sugar tax since its introduction in April November 26, 2018 The UK’s sugar tax has raised £153.8 million in revenue since it was introduced in April, according to new government figures. Read more
Malaysia considers sugar tax as PM raises concerns over diabetes August 29, 2018 The Malaysian government is considering introducing a tax on sugary soft drinks as a means of improving health in the country. Read more
Sugar tax affects 326 beverage businesses across the UK July 17, 2018 UHY Hacker Young has reported that 326 UK beverage businesses are affected by the sugar tax, with many soft drinks having been reformulated. Read more
Sugar tax: California rules out any new taxes on soda until 2030 July 02, 2018 Lawmakers in California have banned any additional taxes on groceries until 2030, effectively ruling out a new sugar tax. Read more
UK sugar tax adds £5m to soft drinks retail sales a week – study May 28, 2018 Since the UK’s sugar tax was introduced on 6 April, sales of soft drinks in the country rose in value by £5m to £167m per week, according to market da... Read more
Ireland’s sugar tax begins today as industry plays down its impact May 01, 2018 Ireland’s tax on sugar-sweetened beverages has come into effect today, as the government aims to tackle obesity in the country. Read more
CCEP rides sugar tax and drop in volume as revenue holds strong April 26, 2018 Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has recorded flat revenue growth, despite a quarter in which volumes declined by 2.5%. Read more
EU clears way for Ireland’s sugar tax to come into effect next week April 25, 2018 Ireland’s tax on sugar-sweetened beverages will come into effect on 1 May after the European Commission concluded that the levy does not involve state... Read more
Sugar Tax: UK government’s sugar tax comes into effect April 06, 2018 The UK government has today introduced a sugar tax on soft drinks, meaning drink manufacturers will have to pay a levy for each high-sugar soft drink... Read more
UK beverage firms gear up for long-awaited sugar tax April 05, 2018 Beverage companies in the UK are gearing up for a tax on sugar-sweetened soft drinks, which will come into force tomorrow. Read more