Posts Tagged ‘soda’
Oakland non-profit sues soda makers on false advertising claims
Praxis Project is suing Coca-Cola and the American Beverage Association for ‘false advertising’ and marketing. The non-profit claims it had to use funds to combat misleading ads by the soda makers.
Read MoreOakland grocers raise concerns about soda tax Measure HH
Thirty-five years ago, Abdul Talev’s grandfather opened a small grocery store in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Today, with the family business in his care, Talev is worried a new soda tax will cause him to lose business, or even worse, force him to close his doors. The controversial tax Talev is referring to is…
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