Changing the soft drinks sugar levy is a meaningless move

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Shifting the landscape like this gives producers no certainty or confidence whatsoever, says Elise Seibold, chief operating officer at Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I

The proposal to reduce the lower sugar threshold of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) creates huge disruption to an industry already doing more than any other to reduce sugar intake – for no credible health gain.

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