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sugar tax

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Heineken beers at a store.
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch government's plans to tax sugary softdrinks will also make beer more expensive
22 June 2026 - 10:18
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Supermarket
Business
Food prices could jump 10% next year, Dutch supermarkets warn
9 June 2026 - 07:32
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Grocery shopping
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch food industry warns grocery prices could rise further without government action
13 May 2026 - 12:50
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Teenage boy eating a burger and drinking a soft drink while sitting with a laptop in a food court
Health
Half of Dutch children drink 16.5 glasses of sugary soft drinks per week
3 March 2026 - 09:47
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Parliamentary leaders Rob Jetten (D66), Henri Bontenbal (CDA), and Dilan Yesilgoz (VVD) presenting their coalition agreement at Nieuwspoort.
Politics
Minority Cabinet deal: Billions for Defense, social media age minimum, later retirement
30 January 2026 - 14:20
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Soft drinks aisle at a supermarket
Business
Dutch juice producers urge government to exempt pure juices from sugar tax
18 November 2025 - 07:00
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Supermarket
Business
Expert says that rising grocery prices are mainly due to government measures
3 October 2024 - 07:00
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Sugar
HealthPolitics
Research shows that a sugar tax would be very effective and lucrative
19 May 2024 - 11:35
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Coca Cola Company soft drinks
Health
Netherlands considering several possible sugar taxes on soft drinks
26 April 2024 - 15:07
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The Belastingdienst logo on a window
Business
Juice maker narrowly avoids Dutch sugar tax by adding “a hint of dairy”
13 March 2024 - 11:41

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