 In 2013, the lawsuit against the New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's policy to restrict sales of sugar-sweetened beverages was supported by multiple minority organizations.Hispanic Federation was criticized for lobbying for the interests of their investors by supporting the lawsuit against the restriction of sugar-sweetened beverages because of the organization's financial relations with Coca-Cola.Many organizations were criticized for promoting healthy lifestyles while supporting an industry contributing to obesity, however they defend their position from an economic position, claiming that an exemption to large chain stores would disadvantage minority-owned small business owners.