German researchers find “tiered sugar tax” for beverages would save billions and boost health

24 Nov 2023 — Germany’s legislation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is lagging behind that of countries like the UK and Mexico, which is having an adverse effect on public health and impact on cost, according to new research. Study findings reveal that a tiered sugar tax would influence brands and food innovators to decrease the sugar amount in SSBs.