GST committee proposes 5% tax on chocolates, pastries, ice cream

📢 Big GST Relief on Food & Kitchen Essentials – Effective 22nd September 2025! 🍴🛒 The Government has revised GST rates on 20+ everyday food items, bringing major savings for households and businesses. ✨ Here’s the new GST rate list: Paneer / Chena (packed) → 0% UHT Milk (tetra-pack) → 0% Paratha / Parotta & Indian breads → 0% Roti / Chapati / Khakhra / Pizza bread → 0% Butter / Ghee / Dairy spreads → 5% Cheese → 5% Dry Fruits (almonds, pistachio, hazelnut, dates, anjeer etc.) → 5% Chocolates, Pastry, Cakes, Biscuits, Jams → 5% Namkeen / Bhujia / Mixture / Chabena (packed) → 5% Pasta / Spaghetti / Macaroni / Noodles → 5% Corn Flakes & other cereal flakes → 5% Pickles (achar) → 5% Fruits & Veg Juices → 5% Tender Coconut Water (packed) → 5% Refined Sugar & Sugar Cubes → 5% Coffee → 5% Curry paste, Mayonnaise, Salad dressings → 5% Soups & Broths (ready/pre-mix) → 5% Yeast & Baking powder → 5% Preserved Fish / Meat (canned/ready) → 5% 💡 From 18% & 12% down to 5% or 0%, these changes will reduce costs, ease consumer spending, and boost the food industry. #GSTUpdate #FoodIndustry #TaxReforms #ConsumerSavings #BusinessUpdates #DigitalIndia

🔍 Baking Tip for Professionals In the food industry, precision isn’t optional - it’s essential. Weighing ingredients instead of scooping ensures accuracy, consistency, and reduced waste, giving you reliable results batch after batch. At MultiSnack, we understand that quality baking begins with the right foundation. #FoodService #BakingIndustry #Consistency #QualityIngredients #MultiSnack #B2B #BakingTips

📢 New GST Rates on Essential Food Items and Lower Rates on Dry Fruits, Spices & Other Ingredients – What You Need to Know - The central government has revised GST rates on several essential food products, offering relief to consumers and businesses alike. Here’s a quick overview of the changes: ✅ UHT Milk, Pre-packaged Paneer/Chhena, Roti, Pizza Bread, Khakhra – Reduced from 5% to 0% ✅ Condensed Milk, Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Dairy Spreads, Chocolates, Pasta, Baked Goods, Namkeens – Reduced from 12%–18% to 5% ✅ Dried Nuts, Dried Fruits, Malt, Starches, Vegetable Extracts, Sausages, Sugar Products – Reduced from 12%–18% to 5% This revision will not only make these products more affordable but also support industries across food processing, retail, and hospitality sectors. For businesses, it’s a moment to revisit pricing, supply chains, and inventory strategies to pass on benefits effectively. For consumers, this means lower prices on everyday essentials and premium ingredients alike. #GST #FoodIndustry #TaxUpdate #SupplyChain #BusinessGrowth #IndiaEconomy #ConsumerWelfare

Cookies vs. Biscuits: What’s the Real Difference? 🍪 In the food industry, cookies and biscuits are often used interchangeably, but there are distinct differences that matter in baking science, product development, and consumer perception. Key Differences Texture: Cookies are usually soft, chewy, or dense. Biscuits are typically crisp, light, and flaky. Ingredients: Cookies contain more butter, sugar, and eggs, giving them a richer taste. Biscuits rely more on flour and less fat, resulting in a lighter product. Moisture Content: Higher in cookies → softer bite. Lower in biscuits → crunchy texture. Global Terminology: In the US, “cookies” are sweet baked treats. In the UK, “biscuits” refer to what Americans call cookies. Shelf Life: Biscuits, being drier, usually have a longer shelf life. Cookies may require careful packaging to avoid staling. 📌 Why It Matters in Food Science Understanding these differences helps in Designing recipes for consumer preference. Tailoring products for local markets. Improving quality control and shelf life studies. #FoodScience #BakingIndustry #FoodTechnology #Cookies #Biscuits #FoodResearch #QAQC #FoodSafety #ProductDevelopment #FoodInnovation #FoodProcessing #cfdr #HACCP #ISO9001 #foodindustry #sitefull #informative #EBM #bisconi #innovative #delizia #united #kababjees #peakfreans

The prices for 1,422 food products, such as mayonnaise and chocolate, and beverages made by 195 major makers are set to rise in September. 👉 https://ebx.sh/NyeMhp

The season is heating up – and the market is already moving. From bakery to snacks, from gluten-free to plant-based – demand for raw materials is climbing, and the smart players are acting now. Here’s what’s shaping the game: 🟠 Flaxseed (golden & brown) – bakery & food producers rushing for premium golden while brown remains the cost-effective high-volume choice. 🟠 Pumpkin seeds – booming in the snack sector, GWS quality lots moving fast. 🟠 Sunflower kernels – no longer just a bakery classic. Strong push into healthy snacks and protein blends. Demand for premium bakery-grade is outpacing availability. 🟠 Buckwheat (whole & flour) – gluten-free is no longer niche: bakery, pasta, blends – demand keeps building. 🟠 Millet flour – the quiet star: perfect for baby food, bakery mixes and clean-label innovation. ✔️ Premium lots are disappearing first. ✔️ The pre-season contract window is closing quickly. ✔️ Early moves = better prices, better choice, lower risk. At Seedea Marketplace, you’ll find all of these ingredients – with verified origins, flexible specs and ready availability. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dbQfPuC3 September is not the time to start searching. It’s the time to already have your supply locked. #Seedea #FoodIndustry #B2BMarketplace #SupplyChain #FoodIngredients

As cookies experience an uptick in year-over-year dollar sales, major baking manufacturers are pursuing various consumer trends to further spur growth in the category — led by new offerings that are larger than your average size cookie. Read more about the innovations here: https://ow.ly/fWuN50WXJIb #foodbusiness #foodandbeverage #cookies 📷: Chips Ahoy!, General Mills, and Entenmann's

What if one simple ingredient could improve health, cut sugar, extend shelf life – and still taste great? That’s the quiet revolution happening in bakery R&D. Fibre, once seen as boring and functional, is now transforming how products are formulated. From supporting gut health and satiety to tackling challenges like texture, sugar reduction, and freshness, fibre is proving to be a game-changer for modern baking. As Jack Helm, Account Manager at ACI Group, shared in Baking Europe: “Fibre can be woven into familiar favourites without compromising the taste, texture or affordability that consumers expect.” Is fibre the secret ingredient that defines the future of bakery? Read the full feature (Pages 24-27) here: https://lnkd.in/eAipQRGm #Fibre #BakeryInnovation #GutHealth #FoodTrends #StealthHealth

𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁: 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/dimzx5jm 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 The sour cream market is witnessing steady growth, fueled by rising demand for dairy-based condiments and versatile ingredients. From baked potatoes to dips and sauces, sour cream continues to be a favorite in households and foodservice outlets alike. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 Growing popularity of convenience & ready-to-eat foods Expansion in flavored sour cream varieties Rising usage in bakery, snacks, and culinary applications 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 North America and Europe lead in consumption, while emerging markets in Asia-Pacific are witnessing increased adoption due to Western food culture influence and the rise of quick-service restaurants. #SourCream #DairyMarket #FoodIndustry #ConsumerTrends #MarketGrowth #FoodInnovation #DairyProducts #GlobalFoodTrends #FutureOfFood