Food Safety, Regulatory & Policy

Poland plans to expand its sugar tax from 2027, targeting more beverages and energy drinks, while industry groups warn the proposals could raise prices and hurt manufacturers. 

Pernod Ricard has withdrawn its legal challenge against India’s US$314 million tax demand and will instead pursue a statutory appeal in the ongoing Scotch whisky import dispute.

New US tariffs targeting Canadian imports aim to pressure provinces to reverse restrictions on American alcoholic beverages amid an escalating bilateral trade dispute.

Plaintiffs are seeking billions of dollars in damages over alleged beef price manipulation between 2014 and 2020.

Initiative complements livestock recovery strategy following years of drought and declining herd numbers.