A revealing account of corporate maneuvering, the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) report “Sweetened Profits: The Industry Playbook to Fight Sweetened Beverage Taxes” was launched today through a global webinar. The report spotlights the tactics employed by the beverage industry to derail public health measures meant to reduce the consumption of sweetened beverages (SBs).
As non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to rise globally, with a significant burden on low- and middle-income countries, the urgency for actionable policies continues to grow. SBs are a recognized factor contributing to obesity, diabetes and a slew of other health issues, underscoring the need for government intervention.
The report delineates five strategies the industry uses to protect their profits over public health with examples across the world: (More)