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France introduces new "soda tax" -- a 1c (EUR) tax on all soft drinks containing sugar!

(in French) http://www.coca-cola-france.fr/taxe/#q01

It's proven very unpopular with companies such as Coca-Cola (threatening to re-consider a EUR 17m investment in upgrading bottling facilities in the country), but the trend is clear... the government needs funds, and unhealthy food & drinks COST the healthcare system millions.

With EU approval of Stevia now imminent, perhaps we'll see a lot more products moving to all-natural sweeteners.