What happened when Chile put stop signs on sugary foods

To tackle its obesity crisis, Chile added warning labels on foods and drinks high in sugar. Sales of these items dropped — but there was an unintended consequence: a boom in non-sugar sweeteners as companies reformulated their products to avoid the labels. Experts say the long-term health impacts of non-sugar sweeteners are unclear. Should there be warning labels for them too?

May 11, 2026