Foodservice and hospitality equipment suppliers have added their support to an industry-wide call for VAT in hospitality venues to be cut to 10%. High-speed oven manufacturer Merrychef and water filter specialist BRITA Professional have backed #VATsTheProblem, an initiative spearheaded by chef Tom Kerridge calling on the government to reduce VAT for hospitality venues from 20% to 10%. Merrychef managing director Colin Lacey said: “Operators are facing what can only be describ