Sugary Drink Ban

Twenty four-ounce soda cups are seen in a Manhattan ice cream shop on May 31, 2012 in New York City. (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bloomberg Touts NYC Sugary Drink Ban Set To Take Effect Tuesday

Bloomberg said it is in the country’s interest to do something about empty calories and high sugar intake, which can lead to a host of health problems.

2013/03/10

Bloomberg’s Drink Rules Take Effect Next Week, But Starbucks Not Making Changes

The company said that because of the milk content of its drinks, the fact that customers add their own sugar and still unanswered questions about the rules, it will continue selling 20-ounce ventis at its New York City stores.

2013/03/08

A 32-ounce soda is filled at a Manhattan McDonalds on September 13, 2012.(Photo Illustration by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bloomberg Calls On State To Implement Sugary Drink Ban

The city has jurisdiction over restaurants, movie theaters, fast food restaurants and street carts, but not supermarkets or convenience stores that do not serve prepared foods.

2013/02/25

Big Gulp cup at a 7-Eleven. (file/credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Opponents Of Sugary Drink Ban Seek Delay On Enforcement

The proposal, scheduled to take effect on March 12, would ban many eateries from selling high-sugar drinks in cups or containers bigger than 16 ounces.

2013/02/05

Large sugary drinks facing ban (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

American Beverage Association Among Those Suing NYC Over Sugary Drink Crackdown

The new regulation puts a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and applies to both bottled and fountain drinks.

2012/10/12

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