23 Apr 2020 --- The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has already impacted consumer behavior in the short-term and there are forecasts it will leave a lasting impression in the consumer mindset. While businesses are struggling due to lockdowns, quarantine measures and to some extent, global supply chain fracturing, there are a number of food companies witnessing a significant uptick in demand. FoodIngredientsFirst takes a closer look at these market shifts, while speaking to experts for guidance on VAT risks for exporters observing an abrupt rise in sales.