'Sin taxes' must raise food prices by 20% for any effect, argue experts
date:May 17, 2012
ilies great tasting food at an affordable price, discussion of adding 20% to food prices seems fanciful if not irresponsible.


A statement from the British Soft Drinks Association (BDSA) said a levy was not the way to fight obesity: No single food or drink alone is responsible for people being overweight. It added that all foods and drinks could have a place in a sensible, balanced diet.


Referring to proposed taxes on soft drinks, the BSDA noted that while the incidence of obesity has increas
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