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The UK Sugar Tax Will Now Include Plant-Based Milk Alternatives, But Not Dairy

The updated legislation effectively penalizes sweetened plant milks but not dairy

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Photo shows a little girl reaching for a large glass of milk with both hands. The UK's sugar tax will now apply to sweetened plant-based milks, effectively giving traditional dairy an advantage

The UK Sugar Tax Will Now Include Plant-Based Milk Alternatives, But Not Dairy

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