Battling the Couch Potatoes, Hungary Introduces An Obesity Tax

Beginning Sept. 1, Hungarians will have to pay a 10 forint (€ 0.37) tax on foods with high fat, sugar and salt content, as well as increased tariffs on soda and alcohol. The expected annual proceeds of €70 million will … Continue reading Battling the Couch Potatoes, Hungary Introduces An Obesity Tax