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New Fronts in Soda Wars Keep Beverage Association Busy

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” Illinois rejects soda tax: The Prairie State, meanwhile, voted against a tax on sugary beverages , which would have increased the price of a 12-pack of soda by $1.44. The post New Fronts in Soda Wars Keep Beverage Association Busy appeared first on Associations Now.'

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Dog Days of Summer: 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Hot Dogs

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Higher raw-material costs are leading to higher retail price points,” she told the publication. The history of the hot dog and the history of New York’s Coney Island are intertwined to such a point that the hot dog played a major role in the boardwalk’s growth. Consumers are very sensitive to that.”. NYC vs. Chicago.