Archives for August 19, 2019

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Argentina announces 0% VAT on basic food products

Argentina announces 0% VAT on basic food products

By Niamh Michail

Amid an escalating economic crisis, Argentina has cut VAT on basic food products such as bread, milk, oil and sugar, the country’s president Mauricio Macri announced.

Smithfield Foods progresses gas project

Smithfield Foods progresses gas project

By Aidan Fortune

US processor Smithfield Foods, along with Dominion Energy, has broken ground on what is being described as North Carolina’s largest renewable natural gas (RNG) project.

NPD trend tracker: From Wahaca taco kits to zero alcohol beer

NPD trend tracker: From Wahaca taco kits to zero alcohol beer

By Flora Southey

In this week's food innovation round-up we focus on Wahaca's sleekly designed taco kits, London beer maker Nirvana Brewery's revamp for the 'mainstream market', and profile an eco-packaged chocolate hitting the shelves.