Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is seeking clearance from the USDA to make candy and all types of soda ineligible for purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This proposed change could take effect as soon as July 2026.
The Agriculture Department is reportedly fast-tracking such requests from Arkansas and other states. This action could impact beverage companies like Keurig Dr Pepper, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola, which rely on sales through the SNAP program.
The potential ban highlights a growing trend of states attempting to restrict certain food and beverage items from being purchased with food stamps. This could lead to reduced sales volumes for affected products in Arkansas and potentially other states if similar policies are adopted.
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