Food Stamp soda exemption in NYC is discriminatory, says industry

Beverage industry touts progress on calorie labeling and reduction

09-Feb-2011

Sunny Delight has said it will calorie reduction targets across its product portfolio four years ahead of schedule, in line with an industry initiative backing Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign.

NYC proposes ban on buying sugary soft drinks with food stamps

08-Oct-2010

Using food stamps to buy sugary soft drinks could be banned in New York City if a proposal submitted to the USDA by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor David Paterson is accepted.

American Beverage Association spent nearly $4m on anti-tax lobbying in Q2

19-Aug-2010

The American Beverage Association spent $3.5m lobbying the federal government on beverage taxes this month – and a total of $3.95m during the second quarter, according to a disclosure report.

Food Stamp soda exemption in NYC is discriminatory, says industry

The beverage industry has accused New York City officials of unfair discrimination in a proposal to prevent food stamp benefits from being used to purchase sugary beverages.

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Beverage industry touts progress on calorie labeling and reduction

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