Sentences with phrase «tax on beverages»

The Australian Beverages Council has today slammed Live Lighter's research that a soft drink tax is supported by the public in WA, offering evidence that a tax on beverages has been proven as an ineffective measure to combat obesity, time and time again.

9 April 2014 Media Statement Soft drink tax not the answer for WA The Australian Beverages Council has today slammed Live Lighter's research that a soft drink tax is supported by the public in WA, offering evidence that a tax on beverages has been proven as an ineffective measure to combat obesity, time and time -LSB-...]

Media Release 10 January 2014 Soft drink taxes are ineffective and will hit the back - pocket of Australian families The Australian Beverages Council has today responded to the proposed tax on soft drinks, saying a tax on beverages would be ineffective to combat obesity.

16 September 2014 Media Statement Response to calls for a soft drink tax to combat obesity The Australian Beverages Council (ABCL) has today responded to the calls from Professor Gary Wittert, Head of Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, for a tax on soft drinks, saying a tax on beverages would be ineffective -LSB-...]

«A tax on beverages is ineffective because no single ingredient, food product or beverage alone is the sole contributor to obesity problems,» he said.

The Australian Beverages Council (ABCL) has today responded to the calls from Professor Gary Wittert, Head of Discipline of Medicine at the University of Adelaide, for a tax on soft drinks, saying a tax on beverages would be ineffective to combat health related issues.

Not exact matches

As higher costs are passed on to consumers, supporters aim to put a dent in sales, as was the case in Berkeley, where according to public health officials retail purchases of sugar - sweetened beverages dropped nearly 10 % during the first year of that city's soda tax.

The rising trend for taxes on sweetened drinks has prompted beverage industry giants like PepsiCo and Coca - Cola to spend billions of dollars on advertising and lobbying campaigns against the measures.

Seattle's City Council voted on Monday to levy a special tax on sodas and other sugary beverages sold to consumers, becoming the latest of several local government bodies across the country to take such action for the sake of public health.

Georgia has among the highest taxes on alcoholic beverages in the country.

Mississippi's alcoholic beverage taxes, on the other hand, rank in the top 15 nationwide.

On June 5, the Seattle City Council voted to pass a tax on sweetened beverageOn June 5, the Seattle City Council voted to pass a tax on sweetened beverageon sweetened beverages.

Philadelphia approves a tax on soft drinks and is met with strong opposition from residents and the beverage industry.

A proposed 10 % tariff on aluminum and 25 % tax on steel in the US would increase costs for many industries, particularly beverage makers who would likely have to pass the increase onto consumers.

Taxes on sugar sweetened beverages are likely to reduce consumption, but the effect on obesity in the UK and for different income groups is unknown

Detlef Groß, president of the German association for the non-alcoholic beverages, recognizes that «obesity is a complex phenomenon», one that can not be stopped by a one - sided discriminatory tax on a single product category.

«The proposed bottle deposit... creates a new tax on consumers who purchase beverages in containers,» the statement says.

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The Australian Beverages Council has today responded to a recent call for a tax on soft drinks from the British Medical Association:

The Australian Beverages Council, representing the local energy drinks industry, has today rejected calls for age restrictions and potential taxes on energy drinks following a statement released by AMA President Dr Gannon.

Responding to the Mexican National Institute of Public Health and the University of North Carolina's study of the impact of Mexico's national tax on sugar - sweetened beverages, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parbeverages, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff ParBeverages Council CEO Geoff Parker said:

These measures would have a far greater impact on the nation's overweight and obese than a tax on one food or beverage.

Media Statement 22 June, 2016 Soft drink tax an ineffective solution to obesity in Australia Responding to the announcement from the Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale regarding a policy proposal for the introduction of a tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO, Geoff Parker said; «We are disappointed by the extremely simplistic approach -LSB-...]

Ipsos research commissioned by the Australian Beverages Council shows around two - thirds of Australians agree that a tax on soft drinks would be ineffective in reducing obesity and the majority of those surveyed were against the introduction of such a tax.

The industry is already in a state of contraction and any further stress on manufacturers, including small and medium companies, through a drink container tax will cost jobs» said the Beverages Council's CEO, Mr Geoff Parker.

«Calls made by both organisations for the introduction of a tax on soft drinks in particular as a method of confronting these issues is misguided and without basis while also being wholly ineffective in addressing the core issue of our obesity problem», says Geoff Parker, CEO of the Australian Beverages Council.

Mexico's Congress passed a measure last year that instituted a tax on high - calorie foods, as well as a levy on sugar - sweetened beverages to combat obesity and address health concerns.

However, the Committee's efforts went beyond its charge and authority to develop dietary recommendations based on scientific evidence by advocating for public policies such as taxes and restrictions on foods and beverages.

There is mounting evidence that beverage taxes cost jobs and harm local businesses but do nothing to move the needle on public health.

Following calls from the Cancer Council to introduce a tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker comments:

Non-linear effects of soda taxes on consumption and weight outcomes [i], published in the US publication Health Economics casts serious doubt on the effectiveness of imposing a tax on sugar - sweetened beverages to curb obesity.

Media Statement 10 November 2014 Australians don't support another tax on the supermarket trolley latest research shows Ipsos research commissioned by the Australian Beverages Council shows around two - thirds of Australians agree that a tax on soft drinks would be ineffective in reducing obesity and the majority of those surveyed were against the introduction of such a tax.

Each time you dine with us, you will receive points for every dollar spent on food and beverages * (tax and gratuity not included).

Australians don't want to see another tax, especially yet another one on a supermarket product, said Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker.

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Health campaigners calling for a tax on food and soft drinks are completely out of step with the realities facing most families said the Australian Beverages Council.

Responding to latest calls from the Obesity Policy Coalition for calls for a tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker said;

Tax on soft drinks is a light - weight solution for tackling a bigger issue: Australian Beverages Council hits back at Obesity Policy Coalition

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MEDIA RELEASE 7 January, 2018 Beverage industry responds to AMA calls for a soft drinks tax The Australian Beverages Council, representing the nation's non-alcoholic beverage industry, has today released the following statement in response to calls from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for a tax on sugar - sweetened beverages: «It's disappointing that in 2018 with both Beverages Council, representing the nation's non-alcoholic beverage industry, has today released the following statement in response to calls from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) for a tax on sugar - sweetened beverages: «It's disappointing that in 2018 with both beverages: «It's disappointing that in 2018 with both -LSB-...]

«Mexico's soda tax had a devastating effect on the economy, costing 10,000 jobs in the beverage industry and ultimately had no positive impact on calorie intake.

Media Statement 15 May, 2015 Tax on soft drinks is a light - weight solution for tackling a bigger issue: Australian Beverages Council hits back at Obesity Policy Coalition Responding to latest calls from the Obesity Policy Coalition for calls for a tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker said; «Fundamentally, you have to -LSB-.Tax on soft drinks is a light - weight solution for tackling a bigger issue: Australian Beverages Council hits back at Obesity Policy Coalition Responding to latest calls from the Obesity Policy Coalition for calls for a tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker said; «Fundamentally, you have to -LSB-.tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker said; «Fundamentally, you have to -LSB-...]

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3 August 2016 MEDIA RELEASE Proposed Energy Drink bans not supported by the evidence The Australian Beverages Council, representing the local energy drinks industry, has today rejected calls for age restrictions and potential taxes on energy drinks following a statement released by AMA President Dr Gannon.

Media Statement 26 June, 2015 Soft drink taxes: Ineffective Following calls from the Cancer Council to introduce a tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker comments: «Time and again statistics, insights and real world examples have shown that soft drinks taxes are ineffective.

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Media Statement 3rd July 2015 Tax on soft drinks will not fix obesity problem Responding to the Heart Foundations calls for a special tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker comments: «Soft drinks are not to blame for obesity and tax will not solve the obesity problem in AustralTax on soft drinks will not fix obesity problem Responding to the Heart Foundations calls for a special tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker comments: «Soft drinks are not to blame for obesity and tax will not solve the obesity problem in Australtax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO Geoff Parker comments: «Soft drinks are not to blame for obesity and tax will not solve the obesity problem in Australtax will not solve the obesity problem in Australia.

14 July 2014 Media Statement Container Deposit Tax to cost consumers $ 8 billion: COAG The Australian Beverages Council, representing the nation's non-alcoholic beverage industry, has today called on Premiers to finally reject outright any further consideration of a container deposit scheme (CDS) following a COAG report that the program could cost consumers up to $ 8 -LSB-...]

Responding to the announcement from the Australian Greens leader Richard Di Natale regarding a policy proposal for the introduction of a tax on soft drinks, Australian Beverages Council CEO, Geoff Parker said;

Non-linear effects of soda taxes on consumption and weight outcome [1], published in the US publication Health Economics casts serious doubt on the effectiveness of imposing a tax on sugar - sweetened beverages to curb obesity.