No Sugar, No Problem:
Bevi’s flavorful solution to Cook County’s Sugar Tax
If you live in Chicago, or anywhere in Illinois’ Cook County,
your favorite sugary drink is about to get more expensive.
The tax on beverages with added sugar or sweeteners that
was approved last November takes effect this July 1st. It
impacts the cost of sodas, sports drinks, lemonades, iced
teas, and any drink sweetened with sugar or artificial
sweeteners. For those a bit more concerned about their
personal budget, here’s how the penny-per-ounce tax
adds up:
The cost of a
Increases by
99-cent soda can
12 cents
12-pack case of soda
$1.44
24-pack case of soda
$2.88
In your office, soda may play a vital role in beverage
selection. While eliminating it may be the right thing to do for
your budget (and honestly, overall office wellness), will
everyone agree? In other words, what will everyone do
without their yummy, fizzy drinks?
Well, it turns out you don’t actually need added sugar or sweeteners to make something
fun, or to make it taste good. At Bevi, we realized that when we set out to offer a
selection of unsweetened flavors including coconut, peach, lime mint, and pear. These
options hit the spot with hints of flavor with no added sugar or sweeteners, which is
good not just for your budget but for your overall health as well.
Whether you live in Cook County or not, this might be the time to clear out the soda
cans and make room for something fun like Bevi!