Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes are widely supported by the public and health professionals to reduce the consumption of sugar and thus improve public health. Such policies have generally met with strong opposition from soft drinks industry with claims that it … Continue reading →

In 2016, the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) was introduced as part of the UK Government’s Childhood Obesity Plan. The levy applies to drinks containing more than 5g of sugar per 100ml, but not to fruit juices and milk-based drinks, … Continue reading →