Videos & Podcasts
School Beverage Guidelines Announcement
At a news conference this week, President Clinton announced the remarkable results of the School Beverage Guidelines Final Progress Report. Click here to see his reaction to the beverage industry's successful implementation.
Sen. Schumer's Reaction to NY Soft Drink Tax Proposal
Sen. Charles Schumer was interviewed recently on Governor Paterson's budget, which includes a proposal to tax soft drinks and other sugar-sweetened beverages in the state of New York. Watch this clip to hear what the Senator has to say about the economic impact of such a tax - and how it would hurt good-paying jobs in his state. Clip courtesy of WRGB CBS Albany.
Soda Critics Continue to Push the Notion of a Soda Tax on FOX News Channel
Recently, the usual group of advocates for a tax on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages pushed out their latest papers supporting their cause. But the beverage industry continues to get the full story out — with common sense, science and real-world data on its side. In fact, ABA President & CEO Susan Neely recently appeared on Fox News Channel's "FOX & Friends", where she debated Kelly Brownell of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. Check out the clip below.
Members of the Public Health Community Debate Soda Tax on MSNBC
MSNBC’s “Dr. Nancy” recently included a segment on the proposed soda tax. Debating the issue were Dr. Elizabeth Whelan of the American Council on Science and Health and Kelly Brownell of the Yale Center for Food Policy and Obesity.
CNBC's "Power Grid" Weighs In on Soda Tax
Joining other national media outlets, CNBC’s “Power Grid” recently devoted air time to topic of a proposed soda tax. Chiming in on the issue: Julian Epstein, democratic strategist and former chief minority counsel to the House Judiciary Committee, and J.D. Hayworth, political talk radio host and former Congressman. Watch the segment here.
A Conversation on Obesity
Watch this video podcast to learn more about the facts on obesity and perspectives on real-world solutions to the challenge.
Low-calorie sweeteners
View our video podcast to learn more about the low-calorie sweeteners used in diet beverages and their place in a balanced lifestyle.
School Beverage Guidelines
Former President Clinton Praises Industry for Delivering on Its Commitment with the School Beverage Guidelines