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2nd April 2026
Germany's sugar industry association, WVZ has rejected a sugar tax proposal presented by a special commission to the government this week, questioning the effectiveness of this taxation in reducing obesity rates, according to a statement released on March 30.Tags: sugar tax, industry
Countries: Germany
26th March 2026
Germany's assembly of regional states will vote on March 27 on a tax on sugary drinks and a ban on energy drinks for under-16s, amid the government's push for measures to tackle obesity and related diseases, according to Reuters.Tags: government, Health, sugar tax, News excerpt, industry
Countries: Germany
25th March 2026
Nordzucker announced on March 25 that its Finish subsidiary Suomen Sokeri Oy will cease raw sugar refining and close several production lines at its Porkkala site, citing a challenging market environment in Finland, reports Sugaronline.Tags: Corporate, Production, industry
Countries: Europe, Finland, Germany