Healthy checkout policy shows promise for reducing soda sales and increasing healthy snack purchases

September 11, 2026 · 5:40 pm 1 sources

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  Phys.org · September 11, 2026 17:40
  In March 2021, Berkeley, Calif., became the first city in the world to ban the display of sugary beverages and snacks in store checkout lanes, where candy, chocolate and soda are commonly placed to encourage impulse buying while shoppers are in line.