All posts tagged "sugar tax"
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136Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa: Sugarcane farmers appeal for sugar tax repeal or moratorium on increases until 2030
Two South African sugarcane farming associations, SA Canegrowers and Safda, expressed concern over potential increases to the Health Promotion Levy (sugar tax),...
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156Sugar News in EnglishSouth Africa : Sugar industry wants delay on increasing tax crippling the sector
South Africa's sugar sector is urging the government to extend the moratorium on increasing the health promotion tax until 2030. The tax,...
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231Sugar News in EnglishIBA Proposes Sugar-Based Tax On Non-Alcoholic Beverages
The Indian Beverage Association (IBA) has urged rationalization of the GST on non-alcoholic beverages, proposing a tax based on sugar content. This...
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174Sugar News in EnglishSugar Tax Raises US$18 Million In 2024: Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's sugar tax, introduced in 2024 to fund cancer treatment equipment, raised ZiG7.9 million in the first quarter and ZiG248.9 million (~US$18...
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192Sugar News in EnglishNestlé Malaysia’s beverage products unaffected by sugar tax
Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd. remains unaffected by current sugar tax limits, as 30-40% of its sales come from beverages. The company’s focus on...
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123Sugar News in EnglishMalaysia : Minimal impact forecast from proposed sugar tax
A new sugar tax is expected in Malaysia's Budget 2025, following the "War on Sugar" campaign to reduce sugar consumption. F&B producers...
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149Sugar News in EnglishThe sugar tax will affect demand: Star Africa Corporation Limited
Star Africa Corporation Limited (SACL) has expressed concerns over the newly imposed tax on added sugar, which could reduce demand for sugar...
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186Sugar News in EnglishGermany plans to implement sugar tax
Germany is poised to introduce a sugar tax aimed at curbing the consumption of sugary beverages, as policymakers target public health improvements....
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184Sugar News in EnglishTornado ravages KwaZulu-Natal sugarcane sector
The South African Farmers Development Association (Safda) reports that destructive weather, including a recent tornado in KwaZulu-Natal, is exacerbating the struggles of...
