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Ramon Laguarta: “In the UK there was a sugar tax that was put in place, I…”

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And what I think actually the governments are doing very pragmatic, well thought legislation to abolve the portfolio. I'll give you an example. In the UK there was a sugar tax that was put in place, I don't know exactly, maybe eight or ten years ago. and obviously the government worked with us, with all the industry to what would be a pragmatic taxation system that would help the industry to evolve to have a healthier portfolio for consumers. (21:49–22:01)

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Asserts that the UK implemented a sugar tax approximately eight to ten years ago.

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