The cost of a can of soda or fizzy drink is expected to rise significantly in France after French MPs overwhelmingly backed a new hike in taxes on sugary beverages. "The only objective is to boost the health of children and reduce the risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes." • r/worldnews

The cost of a can of soda or fizzy drink is expected to rise significantly in France after French MPs overwhelmingly backed a new hike in taxes on sugary beverages. "The only objective is to boost the health of children and reduce the risks of obesity and type 2 diabetes." (thelocal.fr) via Pocket http://ift.tt/2iBzY9b