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Soda tax

Chocolate bars tempt shoppers checking out at Andronico's on Solano Avenue. Photo: Eden Teller
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Berkeley will be first in the nation to ban candy, soda at checkout aisles

Avatar photo by Eden Teller Sept. 23, 2020, 3:22 p.m.October 4, 2022

City Council passed an ordinance banning unhealthy food from checkstands at large retailers. In March 2021, stores like Whole Foods and Berkeley Bowl will have to replace chips and candy with healthier options.

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Sugary drink consumption in Berkeley down more than 50% since introduction of soda tax

by Kara Manke/UC Berkeley Feb. 22, 2019, 8:52 a.m.August 4, 2022

A new report from UC Berkeley shows residents in diverse and low-income neighborhoods reported drinking 52% fewer servings of sugary drinks than they did before the soda tax was passed in November 2014.

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Where are the millions from Berkeley’s soda tax going? Lots of places

Avatar photo by Tony Hicks Feb. 07, 2019, 12:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The tax has generated about $5 million since its inception in 2015. Numerous community groups that have gotten funding met recently to talk about what they have done with the funds — and to celebrate.

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Berkeley requires kids’ meals to include milk or water, not soda

Avatar photo by Cirrus Wood Aug. 10, 2017, 1:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley City Council passed the “healthy by default” bill in July that prevents soda from being included in children’s fast food meals.

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Large study on Berkeley’s soda tax finds significant drop in sugary beverage sales

Avatar photo by Kate Darby Rauch April 24, 2017, 2:30 p.m.September 27, 2022

The Public Health Institute and University of North Carolina study shows tax is doing “exactly what it is intended to do” says its lead author.

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2 weeks before election, soda tax debate intensifies

by Guest contributor Oct. 24, 2016, 2:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

Voters in Albany and Oakland will decide if they will join Berkeley by enacting a penny-per-ounce tax on distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages.

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After Berkeley soda tax, sugary drinks less popular

by Guest contributor Aug. 24, 2016, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley’s sugary drink consumption has dropped 21% in the wake of the city’s soda tax, says study.

The entrance at Public Market Emeryville. Photo: Courtesy of Public Market Emeryville
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New Public Market tenants, La Crema, more

by Kate Williams April 22, 2016, 11:45 a.m.October 4, 2022

There are two new tenants headed to Emeryville’s Public Market — a Peruvian restaurant and a macaron shop. These details, and more, in this week’s Bites.

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Handlebar and Bacano Bakery closures, more

by Kate Williams April 15, 2016, 1:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Two big closures to announce this week. Berkeley’s Handlebar will shutter at the end of the month — but it will reopen. Emeryville’s Bacano Bakery, however, is closed permanently.

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Council approves $1.5M to fight soda consumption

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Jan. 20, 2016, 3:55 p.m.October 4, 2022

Officials voted Tuesday night to step up the fight against sugary drinks in Berkeley.

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Soda tax brings needed cash to gardening program

Avatar photo by Emily Dugdale June 08, 2015, 12:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

BUSD’s beleaguered cooking and gardening program will see a welcome injection of funds from the soda tax.

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Anvil Brewing to open in West Berkeley, more

by Kate Williams May 22, 2015, 1:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

Berkeley is getting a new brewery. Anvil Brewing plans on opening at 912 Gilman St. this spring. We bring you this news and much more in this week’s Bites.

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