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and tell amazing compelling stories that really get behind the headlines.

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Hello, you've downloaded a podcast of BBC Radio Falls The Food Program. I'm Dan Saladino.

Welcome to our world. From cooking to culture, politics to pleasure. We hope

you enjoy this edition. I had an experience the other day that made me think London must be one of the friendliest cities in the world.

I was in the West End walking along Oxford Street when a complete stranger offered me a sweet drink just like that all for free.

Zero sugar. The promotional team from Coca-Cola handing out samples of Coke Zero Sugar

had of course taken to the streets with a real sense of purpose this week.

The price of the original full sugar so-called classic Coke changed on Friday.

The outcome of a process started two years ago by the former Chancellor George Osborne.

I can announce that we will introduce a by the former Chancellor George Osborne.

I can announce that we will introduce a new sugar levy on the soft drinks industry.

And let me explain how it will work.

It will be levied on the companies, it will be introduced in two years time to give

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