Global Lawmakers Considering Taxes On Sweetened Foods And Soft Drinks.

reports that governmental officials around the world are considering taxes on sweetened foods, particularly soft drinks, to battle obesity. Opponents of the proposed taxes, including the International Council of Beverage Associations, assert that the levies do not provide health benefits, burden the economy, and unfairly target certain food products. France, Hungary, Mexico, and Scandinavian countries have already implemented sugar taxes and India, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Great Britain officials are currently discussing the issue. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-sugar-tax-drinks-idUSKCN0VH1D5