10 May 2017 --- Over the past several years, consumers have become more concerned with excessive sugar consumption due to it being a potential risk factor for obesity and related health outcomes. In an effort to curb the obesity epidemic, local policy makers in the United States and some national principalities abroad have begun taxing sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in hopes of minimizing sugar consumption. As a result of consumer concerns and governmental policies, the SSB industry has begun reformulating their products to reduce sugar content.