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From 1 January 2026 the reduced rate of 7 percent applies again to food, while beverages continue to be taxed at 19 percent. This change not only affects restaurants, but also canteens, food-trucks and event catering. For businesses this means that prices, cash register systems and processes have to be updated on time. The risks of errors and liability are particularly high at the turn of the year and in handling vouchers.