Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 643

soft drinks

Illustrative: A woman walks next to an advertisement for Golan Telecom in Jerusalem, November 5, 2015. (Lior Mizrahi/Flash90)
July 23, 2024, 11:25 am
Kosher cellphone bill sparks debate on Haredi consumer freedoms vs communal coercion
New legislation would reinforce phone plans that are under rabbinical censorship, raising questions about internal societal pressures and control
By Canaan Lidor
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich signs a directive canceling a special tax on sugary drinks, March 28, 2023. (Finance Ministry)
March 28, 2023, 1:13 pm
Finance minister cancels tax on sweetened drinks; doctors slam move as irresponsible
Bezalel Smotrich says act will significantly reduce consumer costs ahead of coming Passover holiday; physicians union says government ‘ignoring voice of reason’
By ToI Staff
Plastic bags with bottles for recycling in Jerusalem, September 8, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
February 12, 2023, 9:57 pm
After hedging, government says it will cancel entire tax hike on sugary drinks
Shas chief Deri welcomes move as fulfillment of election promise; measure, which was motivated by health concerns, has been slammed by ultra-Orthodox as targeting them
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Sugary drinks and soda in a supermarket, December 3, 2014.(Nati Shohat/Flash90)
February 7, 2023, 12:34 am
Coalition said reassessing cancellation of sugary drink tax over health concerns
Women’s lobby group within Shas party sends letter to Deri asking him to intervene to keep surcharge in place; tax might only be repealed on diet beverages
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on January 3, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 11, 2023, 1:20 pm
Daily Briefing Jan. 11: Will Netanyahu need to brush up on foreign diplomacy skills?
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman discusses the premier and international critics; health writer Nathan Jeffay looks at COVID boosters, a soft drink backlash, and immunotherapy
By ToI Staff
Soft drinks at a Rami Levi supermarket in Israel, December 3, 2014. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
January 4, 2022, 12:41 pm
Israel hikes tax on sweetened drinks in bid to encourage healthy lifestyle
Knesset approves committee decree, which takes effect immediately
By ToI Staff
A shopper tries out the bottle deposit automat at a Talpiot, south Jerusalem, branch of the Yochananoff supermarket chain, November 23, 2021. (Sue Surkes/Times of Israel)
November 25, 2021, 5:51 pm
Supermarkets ill-prepared for expanded bottle deposit law
With just 200 or so machines available countrywide to collect beverage containers and issue refunds, Environment Ministry faces bumpy start of big bottle regulations December 1
By Sue Surkes
Boxed Coca-Cola bottles lined up at the Coca Cola factory in Bnei Brak, November 23, 2009. (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)
December 26, 2019, 9:35 am
Coca-Cola Israel fined NIS 39 million for monopoly violations
Company accused of using its weight to try and force competitors out of market, including banning display of rival products in refrigerators provided to retailers
By Stuart Winer
The menu at Cafe Levinsky in Tel Aviv, where it's all about the 'gazoz.' (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
September 13, 2019, 9:08 pm
This Israeli fizzy drink is the best way to use up summer fruits
A gourmet update on the syrupy soda popularly sold at street carts in Israel’s early years mixes seasonal fruity tinctures with herbal infusions — a boozy splash is optional
By Rachel Myerson
Illustrative image of a hacker at work (Pixabay)
February 12, 2017, 4:27 am
Israeli-made spyware reportedly used to track Mexican activists
Counter-terrorism software Pegasus, by Herzliya-based NSO Group, said ‘misused’ in attack on public health activists
By AP
Load More
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Paying ToI Community members are invited to comment on articles
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By joining you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Join The Times of Israel Community
Only ToI Community members can comment below articles
Forgot your password? / Send me a login link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering allows you to manage your newsletters and alerts and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.