NEW YORK: Soft-drink giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have handed the reins over to the American Beverage Association to respond to a proposed New York City ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration announced the proposal on Wednesday as part of his anti-obesity platform. The measure would stop the sale of large, sugary beverages at restaurants, food carts, movie theaters, and delis. Diet drinks that have 25 or fewer calories per eight ounces, ...