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South Africans sweet on sugary drinks despite fat tax

2016-04-17 07:22:16| Beverages - Topix.net

Ranked as one of the most obese nations on the continent, South Africa is joining a growing list of countries around the world, such as Britain and Mexico, trying to put a cap on fizzy drinks. This file photo taken on March 15, 2016 shows a man drinking soft drink "Coca Cola" in the Township of Zandspruit, Greater Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Sugary drink tax 'ineffective' in obesity fight: Big sugar

2016-03-22 23:20:44| Beverages - Topix.net

Australian soft drink makers say a tax on sugary beverages will do little to combat obesity, while global giants including Coca-Cola are reportedly planning to sue the British government over such a proposal. Britain's Conservative government is planning to introduce a levy on soft drinks from 2018, and other nations including Australia are being urged to follow suit .

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Obesity threatens sugary drinks industry

2016-01-20 04:31:52| Beverages - Topix.net

Soft drink companies see the obesity debate as the biggest threat to their products, according to leading nutrition commentator Professor Marion Nestle. Professor Nestle from New York University was holidaying in New Zealand recently and was invited to talk on her latest book, 'Soda Politics' at the University of Auckland's School of Population Health in Tamaki.

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Sugar-Free Candy, Sodas May Ruin Your Tooth Enamel Just As Much As Their Sugary Counterparts

2015-12-01 02:11:18| Beverages - Topix.net

While we already know cutting sugar from your diet can greatly improve your overall health , some people may see products labeled "sugar-free" as a way to drink sodas or sports drinks without the risks. Unfortunately, new research out of the University of Melbourne has found these sugar-free items can also wreak havoc on your teeth.

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Tax on sugary drinks backed by MPs

2015-11-30 01:40:24| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

A tax on sugary drinks should be introduced as part of a "bold and urgent" set of measures to tackle child obesity in England, MPs say.

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