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Julie Chapon of Yuka and Serge Hercberg of Nutri-Score sent me the link to their white paper written with Mathilde Touvier: Nutri-Score and Yuka : An Analysis of Lobbying Strategies to Undermine Consumer Information. The report cites seven strategies ...

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By Marion Nestle November 11 2026 Why the food industry opposes food ranking schemes: They work! Julie Chapon of Yuka and Serge Hercberg of Nutri-Score sent me the link to their white paper written with Mathilde Touvier: Nutri-Score and Yuka : An Analysis of Lobbying Strategies to Undermine Consumer Information. The report cites seven strategies first used by the tobacco industry now used by the food industry to attack the value and credibility of Yuka and Nutri-Score: Discrediting the tools and those behind them Multiplying alternatives to create confusion Attacking through less visible intermediaries Shifting the debate to other issues Multiplying legal proceedings to wear down those who raise the alarm Manufacturing doubt to discredit science that threatens economic interests Turning a government into a lobbying vehicle Comment: Whatever you think of Yuka or Nutri-Score, lots of people are using them to guide food choices.  They are demonstrably effective in guiding such choices and encouraging consumers to choose healthier alternatives.  No wonder the food industry does not like those methods and does all it can to discredit their use.  The best evidence for their effectiveness is how hard the food industry is fighting them, as witnessed here. The post Why the food industry opposes food ranking schemes: They work! appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle      Related Posts Food factory closures: anomaly or trend? Is the food industry really in trouble? Layoffs: a sign of flagging food industry sales   Now Available: What to Eat Now My new book, What to Eat Now, is officially out! It's both a field guide to food shopping in America and a reflection on how to eat well—and deliciously. For more information and to order, click here. You can explore the full archive of this (almost) daily blog at foodpolitics.com, where you'll also find information about my books, articles, media interviews, upcoming lectures, favorite resources, and FAQs. Visit the Site » ​​​​​​​ Marion Nestle Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, Emerita © Marion Nestle. You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive updates from us. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe. Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy

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Latest from Food Politics: Congratulations Berkeley: 76% of voters approve soda tax!

Me with Anna Lappé at a Yes on AA fundraiser in Berkeley October 14.   Let’s start this week with some good news:   Berkeley voters passed a higher soda tax by a vote of 76%. According to the press release, Berkeley voters reaffirmed their ...

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By Marion Nestle November 10 2026 Congratulations Berkeley: 76% of voters approve soda tax! Me with Anna Lappé at a Yes on AA fundraiser in Berkeley October 14.   Let’s start this week with some good news:   Berkeley voters passed a higher soda tax by a vote of 76%. According to the press release, Berkeley voters reaffirmed their commitment to community health by approving Measure AA strengthening the nation’s first tax on sugary drink distributors. As of 8 a.m. today, Measure AA has received 76.3% of the vote, according to the Alameda County Election Office. The measure increases the tax from one cent to two cents per ounce and guarantees funding for children’s health, nutrition and community programs. The history: Measure AA builds on Berkeley’s groundbreaking 2014 sugary drink tax, the first in the nation, which voters renewed in 2024…Since Berkeley passed its first sugary drink tax in 2014, studies have documented significant declines in sugary drink consumption, including reductions of more than 50% in some communities during the first three years. A 2024 study also found that the percentage of Berkeley youth classified as overweight or obese declined by 4.4% compared with similar cities without the tax. What the tax does: In addition to increasing the tax, the measure includes a cost-of-living provision to help funding keep pace with rising costs. The measure is expected to generate approximately $2.2 million annually. Of that funding, 42.5% will support Berkeley Unified School District nutrition and gardening programs, and another 42.5% will support community-based nutrition education, health services and improved access to drinking water. Administrative costs, public oversight and annual reporting are limited to 15%. Learn more about it here: the site explains how the tax works, what it funds, and why it matters.  It also provides an FAQ along with:​ Measure AA Fact Sheet Evaluation Report: Changing Culture & Building Power Comment: I use the Berkeley soda tax vote as an example of food advocacy at its most effective. The Yes on AA contingent did door-to-door campaigning to explain to community members why the tax would not only improve health but also support their schools and food environment.  Yes it’s Berkeley, but it’s also a model of how to do advocacy so it works.  Congratulations are due to everyone involved in this campaign. Full disclosure: I did a fundraising event for Yes on AA. The post Congratulations Berkeley: 76% of voters approve soda tax! appeared first on Food Politics by Marion Nestle      Related Posts Happy July 4: Santa Cruz gets to keep its soda tax Industry-funded study of the week: artificially sweetened drinks vs. water Industry-funded study of the week: the American Beverage Association at work   Now Available: What to Eat Now My new book, What to Eat Now, is officially out! It's both a field guide to food shopping in America and a reflection on how to eat well—and deliciously. For more information and to order, click here. You can explore the full archive of this (almost) daily blog at foodpolitics.com, where you'll also find information about my books, articles, media interviews, upcoming lectures, favorite resources, and FAQs. Visit the Site » ​​​​​​​ Marion Nestle Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, Emerita © Marion Nestle. You're receiving this email because you've signed up to receive updates from us. If you'd prefer not to receive updates, you can unsubscribe. Safely Unsubscribe • Archives • Preferences • Contact • Subscribe • Privacy

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