Elisa Pineda

Maria Clara Montoya, a journalist and producer, and Elisa Pineda, a researcher at The George Institute for Global Health, dive into the world of sugar taxes. They explore how these taxes aim to reduce sugary drink consumption amid rising health concerns like obesity and diabetes. Maria highlights consumer reactions in Mexico, while Elisa shares successes in the UK, showing significant purchase drops. They also discuss potential expansions of sugar taxes to ultra-processed foods and address fairness concerns among lower-income groups.