Can a reform of food VAT rates be achieved?

Can a reform of food VAT rates be achieved?

The affordability of sustainable and healthy food is a key social and economic issue. A recent study suggests reforming VAT rates to promote sustainable eating habits and reduce the health burden. The research suggests that maintaining the full VAT rate on meat and dairy products, while applying a 0% VAT rate to fruit and vegetables, could improve consumer choice and…

2 million Britons now claim to follow a plant-based diet

2 million Britons now claim to follow a plant-based diet

According to a survey by The Vegan Society, 3% of people in the UK claim to eat a vegan or plant-based diet, which is around 2 million people in total. What do the demographic data show? However, the survey found that there are significant differences between regions, with 4% of the population in London, the North East and South West…