American Beverage Association Calls Philly 'Sugar Tax' Regressive By: Benzinga via Benzinga June 17, 2016 at 08:16 AM EDT In a lopsided 13–4 vote Thursday, Philadelphia passed a 1.5-cents-per-ounce tax on sodas. The tax applies both to sugar-added soft ... Read More >> Related Stocks: Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Consolidated Inc Dr. Pepper Snapple Group PepsiCo Sodastream Int Ltd