Latvia to maintain reduced VAT for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables next year
In Latvia, the reduced 5% rate for fresh fruits, berries and vegetables should be maintained next year as well, and according to the report from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Value Added Tax

Spain extends VAT reduction on food
Spain is extending the tax relief on food purchases, which was originally intended to cushion the price increases resulting from the Ukraine war for six months since the beginning of the year. As

Netherlands: Will zero percent VAT on fruit and vegetables come in 2024?
On 19 September, the cabinet will announce whether VAT on fruit and vegetables will be reduced to 0% in 2024 or whether there will be alternative measures. This was in response to questions from

"This makes it impossible to keep supplying school fruit"
In the Netherlands, school fruit suppliers' compensation is set to drop from €0.24 to €0.18 (incl. VAT) per fruit or vegetable portion. That is according to the new school fruit, vegetables,

Portugal: 0% VAT for essential foods finally confirmed
The Portuguese Parliament has approved the proposal that provides for the application of zero VAT on essential food products. This measure will be in force between April 18 and October 31,

The Windsor Framework should ensure faster movement of fresh produce into Northern Ireland and Ireland
This week the UK government and the EU finally came up with an agreement a protocol for trade with Northern Ireland. The Windsor Framework which has been agreed in principle covers, amongst other

Coop 365discount urges Danish government to reduce VAT on fresh fruit and vegetables
Switzerland: Mario Irminger named new president of Federation of Migros Cooperatives The board of directors of the Federation of Migros Cooperatives (FMC) has appointed Mario Irminger as the