Sugary drink labelling bill fails in California June 19, 2014 A potential new health bill in California, which would see warning labels placed on sugary beverages, has been halted by legislators. Read more
Tax increases affect drinks sales in Finland June 02, 2014 **A total of 222.6 million litres of brewery beverages were sold in the first four months of 2014, say statistics compiled by members of the Federatio... Read more
Taking action on sugar February 20, 2014 **Sugar is everywhere, it seems. It's certainly in the news: Is it more like salt and fat? Alcohol and tobacco? Or even climate change?** Read more
Sugar-sweetened beverages making the headlines January 16, 2014 The clamour is growing. Already this month: Read more
Soft drinks taxes around the world November 14, 2013 Isn't it extraordinary how different countries take such different views on taxation? Here are some examples of new initiatives around the world at th... Read more
French MPs vote for tax on energy drinks October 25, 2013 The government of France has approved a tax on energy drinks in an effort to minimise the wide consumption of such beverages. Read more
Australian Beverages Council hits back at Rethink Sugary Drink advert October 07, 2013 The Australian Beverages Council has hit back over a graphic advertising campaign aimed at cutting the daily intake of soft drinks. Read more
Credit Suisse publishes report on impact of global sugar consumption September 12, 2013 The Credit Suisse Research Institute has released a report entitled: ‘Sugar: Consumption at a Crossroads’. Read more
We must stop sugar-coating obesity February 18, 2013 A report published by the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges (AoMRC) has caused conflicting views among industry professionals. Once again, proposals t... Read more
Doctors call for fizzy drinks tax and ban on junk food advertising February 18, 2013 Medical professionals – from surgeons and psychiatrists to paediatricians and GPs – have set out their recommendations for tackling obesity in a repor... Read more
