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WHO pushes for 50 per cent price rise through taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco
Asian Trader Magazine
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July 3, 2025
The initiative, called "3 by 35", could raise $1 trillion by 2035 based on evidence from health taxes in countries such as Colombia and South Africa. The WHO has backed tobacco taxes and price rises for decades, and has called for taxes on alcohol...
WHO calls for countries to hike prices on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50%
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 3, 2025
The World Health Organization is calling on countries to raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco to increase prices by 50% over the next 10 years. The aim is to reduce consumption of these products and generate additional public...
Immunity Boosting Food Products Market Trends, Analysis, And Forecast 2025-2034 Industry Growth, Competitive Landscape, Opportunities, And Challenges
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Global Immunity Boosting Food Products Market is projected to hit USD 1 trillion in 2025, growing at a 7.9% CAGR to USD 2 trillion by 2034. Driven by health trends, the market thrives on products like...
Varun Beverages shares: Investors face a rough ride as analysts flag weak technicals
Business Today
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July 3, 2025
Varun Beverages shares are turning weak as competition and cost pressures rise for the Pepsico bottler. The firm faced an intense price war as Reliance was selling Campa Cola 200-milliliter (6.7-fluid ounce) bottles for Rs 10 rupees. This was...
Deposit, drink, return: Lisbon is the first European capital with a citywide reusable cup scheme
Euronews
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Published on 03/07/2025 - 10:05 GMT+2 Every night, around 25,000 cups are used in Lisbon's entertainment areas. Although many cups are sold as "reusable", until now there was no system in place to ensure the effective collection, cleaning and...
Industry Minister Welcomes Marubeni’s Interest in Cambodia’s Water Supply Development to Support SDG 6.1
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 02, 2025 -- H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, on July 1 received a delegation from Marubeni Corporation, a leading Japanese conglomerate, to discuss the company’s interest in investing...
AWARD-WINNING EUROPA VILLAGE WINERIES & RESORT TO HOST ANNUAL WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL
Breaking Travel News
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July 3, 2025
Europa Village Wineries & Resort, the acclaimed winery destination located in the heart of Southern California’s Temecula Valley Wine Country, will host its signature wine and food festival, Great Taste of Europa, this September 14, 2025, from 11...
Brewer Spotlight: Nic Sandery’s punchy take on non-alc beer
Beer & Brewer
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July 2, 2025
Non-alcoholic beer is no longer a compromise, and Nic Sandery is one of the brewers making sure of it. When he joined forces with two industry veterans to launch Hiatus, the goal was clear: make non-alcoholic beer worth drinking. Two years and...
Test Valley is 'lucky' to have slice of multibillion pound wine industry
Andover Advertiser
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July 3, 2025
As part of English Wine Week, MP Caroline Nokes shone the spotlight on the borough's winemakers whilst on a visit to Black Chalk Wine, based in Fullerton. The parliamentarian, who released a Facebook reel on Saturday, June 28, said: "[They]...
Food and beverages made better with biology
Food & Beverage
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July 2, 2025
Science-based technology and innovations are imperative to maintaining a sustainable and resilient food and beverage industry. Leveraging the power of biology, cultures and enzymes, helps manufacturers give their customers what they truly require....
Top chefs share tips for success with industry newcomers
Hospitality Magazine
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July 2, 2025
Long hours, a fast-paced environment, and a sometimes unpredictable industry can prove challenging for even the most seasoned chefs. Hospitality hears from some of the industry’s best to find out their tips for young chefs looking to progress...
Drinks Federation of South Africa urges action against illicit alcohol trade
IOL
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July 2, 2025
The Drinks Federation of South Africa (DF-SA) has issued a strong call for closer collaboration between government and the private sector to tackle the alarming rise in illicit alcohol trade. According to new research by Euromonitor, the illicit...
Britons are drinking sub-par tea - and they don't even know it: Meet the family firm that wants us to pay more for our morning brew
This Is Money
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July 3, 2025
Tea might be the nation's favourite drink, but do you know what's really in your daily brew? One family-run tea company say that Britons are unknowingly drinking tea that isn't as good as they think. In fact, many teabags are full of tea dust and...
Linfield University Toasts First Graduates of Groundbreaking Master’s Program in Wine Business Leadership
Wine Industry Network
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July 2, 2025
Capstone project in Barcelona marks global finish to Oregon-based degree July 2, 2025 (McMinnville, OR) — Linfield University’s School of Business is raising a glass to its inaugural graduates of the Master of Science in business: wine business...
How Troy Aikman is redefining light drinks with a focus on health
MARCA
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July 3, 2025
Actualizado 02/07/2025 - 20:58 CDT Troy Aikman, once known for throwing touchdowns under bright stadium lights, is now turning his attention to something else Americans consume regularly-beer. The Hall of Fame quarterback has launched a bold...
Maximising ROI in liquor retail: Smart in-store strategies for a shifting market
National Liquor News
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July 2, 2025
Amid economic challenges, liquor retailers must optimise ROI through efficient operations, shopper insights, and value-driven strategies to stay competitive. By Daniel Pizzolato, Group Client Service Manager, Strikeforce With inflationary pressure...
Reliance Industries shares in focus as plans to spin off FMCG brands into new arm take shape
The Economic Times
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July 2, 2025
Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) are set to be in focus on Thursday, July 3, after the conglomerate announced a major restructuring of its consumer business, spinning off its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands into a new subsidiary...
WA Banned Drinkers Register made permanent
National Liquor News
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July 2, 2025
The Western Australian Government has introduced a package of liquor law reforms to Parliament that will make the Banned Drinkers Register (BDR) a permanent fixture in regional parts of the state. Liquor retailers and industry groups have broadly...
Grammy award-nominated Lettuce headlines Avon’s Salute to the USA Thursday, and launches a new wine
Vail Daily - Colorado
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Lettuce has been fusing funk with hip-hop, rock, jazz, soul, jam, avant-garde, go-go and a dose of psychedelia since 1992, when four Berklee College of Music alumni joined up with two others in Boston. The soulful funk outfit named itself after...
How well do you know me? Transforming liquor retail with personalisation
National Liquor News
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July 2, 2025
Andrew Gerrard, Senior Consultant at Circana, explores how personalised shopping experiences engage customers, drive sales and encourage repeat custom. In the bustling world of liquor retail, staying ahead of the curve is not just a goal – it’s a...