Italy: Sugar tax, no to distorting measures that personalize businesses and families

The article highlights the concerns of Coldiretti, an Italian agricultural organization, regarding the government's decision to implement the sugar tax on sugary soft drinks from July 1st, as part of the Superbonus law decree. They argue that this tax is a disruptive measure that imposes a burden on businesses and families, potentially harming the Made in Italy agri-food supply chain. Additionally, they express worries about the promotion of ultra-processed foods, which they believe are detrimental to health, due to misleading labeling systems like Nutriscore. Coldiretti has voiced their opposition to the tax, emphasizing the challenges already faced by the agri-food sector, such as rising production costs, due to global conflicts.