Sugary Beverages

IBA asks finance ministry to reduce GST on aerated beverages to 18%

The Indian Beverage Association has written to the Finance Ministry seeking a GST cut on aerated drinks to 18%, citing Rs 85,000 crore investment, job creation and rural demand

Cane sugar vs corn syrup: Why Coca-Cola formulas differ across borders

Donald Trump's push for real cane sugar in US Coca-Cola highlights long-standing economic, health and political divides over HFCS vs cane sugar, from Midwest corn to Florida cane

Diet Coke obsession: All you need to know about the 'fridge cigarette'

As the love for Diet Coke grows, experts weigh in on the health risks of artificial sweeteners like aspartame and the addictive ritual behind the trend

Obesity issues: WHO disease panel split on soft drink sugar tax

Britain's sugar tax on soft drinks came into effect in April and led manufacturers to reformulate their products

Sugary drinks during pregnancy may up asthma risk in children

The study, published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, involved over 1,000 mother-child pairs in the US