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Beverage Digest
Episode 34: The Hidden Cost of SNAP Soda Cuts on Coke, Pepsi, and Dr Pepper
36 minutes Posted Jul 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Why SNAP Soda Bans Matter
Court Ruling And State Waivers
Survey Data On CSD Cutbacks
The Bigger Risk Is Stigma
Beverage Digest Newsletter Break
Paternalism And Public Policy Backlash
Why Diet And Zero Get Hit
What Happens To Energy And Sports
Pilot Programs And SNAP Eligibility Cuts
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Beverage Digest Editor & Publisher Duane Stanford and industry expert John Sicher uncover the hidden impact of SNAP soda restrictions in the U.S. as these policies threaten consumer behavior across the carbonated soft drink market. From court challenges to SNAP eligibility cuts, they also explore what SNAP sales data reveals so far, why diet soda gets lumped in to restrictions, and how the industry is responding. In this episode: • Federal judge blocks SNAP soft drink restrictions in five...