Fat Tax Launch Leaves 'A Lot Of Empty Shelves'

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Fat Tax Launch Leaves 'A Lot Of Empty Shelves'

3 October 2011, 04:35

Fat Tax Launch Leaves 'A Lot Of Empty Shelves'

Denmark has become the first country in the world to create a fat tax.

The tax is a government health drive aimed at encouraging people to buy less foods containing saturated fats. In practice this means an increase in the price of a pack of butter by 2.20 kroner (25p) to more than 18 kroner (£2.07). Christian Jensen, who runs a supermarket in Copenhagen, said: "It has been a chaotic week with a lot of empty shelves. People have been filling their freezers. "But actually I do not think the tax will make that much difference. If people want to buy a cake, they will buy it. But right now they are...read more here--> Denmark Launches Worlds First Fat Tax On Produce Containing Saturated Fats To Tackle Obesity | World News | Sky News

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Fat Tax Launch Leaves 'A Lot Of Empty Shelves'

Fat Tax Launch Leaves 'A Lot Of Empty Shelves'