Sugar tax expansion: what it means for dairy and plant-based drinks
The UK Government’s decision to expand the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) has set the stage for significant changes across the beverage sector. Announced in the November 2025 Budget, the policy will extend the levy to pre-packaged milk-based and plant-based drinks from January 1, 2028, while also lowering the sugar threshold from 5g to 4.5g … Sugar tax expansion: what it means for dairy and plant-based drinks
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