Sugary drink tax drink has seen a decline in soda consumption by more than 20 percent. Philadelphia's tax of 1.5 cents/oz took effect on January 1, 2017. The Measure D soda tax was approved by 76% of Berkeley voters on 4 November 2014, and took effect on 1 January 2015 as the first such tax in the United States. The measure imposes a tax of one cent per ounce on the distributors of specified sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, sports drinks, energy drinks, and sweetened ice teas but excluding milk-based beverages, meal replacement drink, diet sodas, fruit juice, and alcohol. The revenue generated
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight The Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight is a nationwide festival in Scotland, designed to celebrate all aspects of Scottish food and drink, including its variety, producers and history. The event takes place at the start of September and is organised by Scotland Food & Drink and VisitScotland. The event involves over 200 miniature events across Scotland, each designed to showcase a different aspect of Scotland's cuisine. These include food festivals, farmers' markets, street parties, celebrity cookery shows, cooking demonstrations and tasting events. Tourists and people across Scotland are encouraged to try new foods made in