Food: Aldi Süd advocates sugar tax on soft drinks
Transitional period of 18 months In the June position paper, which is still current according to the company, Aldi Süd explains that a levy should be paid directly to the company
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Transitional period of 18 months In the June position paper, Aldi Süd stated that a levy should be levied directly on manufacturers in order to create an incentive to reduce sugar in brand and private label recipes. A transitional period of 18 months is needed to implement recipe changes for as many products as possible. Head of department Lars Klingbeil (SPD) said at the presentation of the draft budget for 2027, this also serves health protection. “What makes you sick becomes more expensive.” Information on the design and the start date he did not make for the time being.
Furthermore, Our customers should decide for themselves what they buy and eat. The food industry again opposed the introduction of a sugar tax at the beginning of July and warned against an introduction as early as 2027. Fruit juices, milk drinks and vegetable milk alternatives should be excluded. “A levy has the greatest possible success if no additional funds are collected and all soft drinks are reformed instead,” the paper says. With further effective measures such as nutrition education, this is considered an important component of prevention, according to a position paper that is available to the German Press Agency. “The aim should be to gradually reduce sugar consumption and the feeling of sweetness in the population – for a better life without giving up enjoyment.”.
In addition, The CEO of the Edeka headquarters, Markus Mosa, had already criticized the project in April. “Additional levies would further worsen the already tense consumer climate – growth-promoting stimuli, on the other hand, do not exist.”. The black-and-red federal government has agreed in connection with the austerity package for stable health insurance contributions to introduce a tax on sugared drinks.
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Transitional period of 18 months In the June position paper, Aldi Süd stated that a levy should be levied directly on manufacturers in order to create an incentive to reduce sugar in brand and private label recipes.
reliability low1/2 sourcesA transitional period of 18 months is needed to implement recipe changes for as many products as possible.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHead of department Lars Klingbeil (SPD) said at the presentation of the draft budget for 2027, this also serves health protection. “What makes you sick becomes more expensive.” Information on the design and the start date he did not make for the time being.
reliability low1/2 sourcesOur customers should decide for themselves what they buy and eat. The food industry again opposed the introduction of a sugar tax at the beginning of July and warned against an introduction as early as 2027.
reliability low1/2 sourcesFruit juices, milk drinks and vegetable milk alternatives should be excluded. “A levy has the greatest possible success if no additional funds are collected and all soft drinks are reformed instead,” the paper says.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWith further effective measures such as nutrition education, this is considered an important component of prevention, according to a position paper that is available to the German Press Agency. “The aim should be to gradually reduce sugar consumption and the feeling of sweetness in the population – for a better life without giving up enjoyment.”.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe CEO of the Edeka headquarters, Markus Mosa, had already criticized the project in April. “Additional levies would further worsen the already tense consumer climate – growth-promoting stimuli, on the other hand, do not exist.”.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe black-and-red federal government has agreed in connection with the austerity package for stable health insurance contributions to introduce a tax on sugared drinks.
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