JUNK FOOD. THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALLY STATED: “LET IT BE TAXED!” THE MINISTER OF HEALTH, RENATO BALDUZZI TELLS ITALIAN NATIONAL TV: “WE WILL ALL BE HEALTHIER EATING GOOD FOOD AND THE PROCEEDS WILL GO TO NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES…”

It seems inevitable: the tax on “junk food” is definitely in the Government’s plans, stated the Minister of Health, Renato Balduzzi on Italian national television. And to determine what is junk food and what is not, it seems will be the concentration of saturated fats in food.
According to Balduzzi, “it’s a signal for all Italians because eating genuine food will make one healthier and the National Health Service will improve as well, with the proceeds from the tax…” Of course, the road won’t be completely smooth. Some, like Coldiretti, the Italian farmers association, are for the tax provided the resources are used to support the agricultural sector that produces “genuine and healthy” food. But there are also manufacturers of all sizes, from craftsmen to large multinationals, who will fight to keep their businesses from being taxed...