Beverage Manufacturers Sue New York Health Department Over Anti-Soda Ads

The American Beverage Association has filed requests under freedom of information legislation with several health departments and is suing the New York City health department for allegedly holding back email correspondence that details the decision-making process that led to ads warning against consuming sugary beverages, according to The Canadian Medical Association. For the full story, click here. 

Editor’s Insight: The beverage industry certainly has every right to expect government entities to act responsibly with taxpayer money. But the industry needs to pick its battles carefully, and this particular battle is not one it should be picking.