Plus, breaking news as the FTC sues PepsiCo for price discrimination ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
 
 
BevnetJanuary 17, 2025
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🏙️ Are Soda Taxes Back?

🏙️ Are Soda Taxes Back?
In 2016 and 2017, a slate of cities adopted “soda taxes” on sugary beverages, while Boston missed the first wave it seems the city council has revived its interest as the city seeks to replicate the impact those laws have had in the years since their implementation. That first wave, which came right as Donald Trump was about to take office, has brought about a bit of deja vu. But this time health and wellness has been a prominent theme of the incoming administration. Become an Insider to access the full story on how these taxes have impacted soda sales, volumes and pricing.
 

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🆕 A Sneak Peak At This Week’s Hot New Sips

🆕 A Sneak Peak At This Week’s Hot New Sips

Today is Friday, and you all know what that means…. It's new product gallery time! Each week we round up the hottest new products and package them into a neat array. BevNET Insiders get an exclusive sneak peak of each week's lineup, directly in their inbox.

 

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