8% DUTY TAKES SPICE OUT OF BRANDED FOODS

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The government of India has levied an eight percent excise duty on branded butter, cheese, spice, skimmed milk except infant food, branded meat and fish products, packaged tea. This is likely to affect Hindustan Lever, Britannia Industries, Amul, Nestle and Tata Tea. The excise duty imposed on the packaged tea is detrimental to the value addition and quality concept. Packaged tea constitute 250 million kilograms (kg) out of the total sale of 650 million kg. The eight percent across the board customs duty is not modvatable and is likely to increase the prices of edible oils. (rk)

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India: Govt levies 8% excise duty on branded butter, cheese, spice, skimmed milk except infant food, branded meat & fish prods

Animal Slaughtering and Processing, India, Meat Products, Taxes, Spices, Spice and Extract Manufacturing, Article

Chilled foods

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The total retail market for chilled foods in the Russian Federation increased by 51% in 1995 over previous year's figures. The sector was dominated by dairy products, which accounted for 47% of value sales. The fastest growing product sectors were chilled desserts and dairy products. Retail sales of chilled foods grew more slowly than total consumer spending. Moreover, food prices grew more slowly than general consumer prices. Outlook for the market is discussed.

Food preparations, not elsewhere classified, Commercial Fishing, All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing, Fats and Oils, Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing, Food Fats & Oils, Dessert Mixes, Industry Overview, Russia

Ice cream, yoghurts & chilled desserts

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France's retail market for ice cream, yoghurt and chilled desserts posted 13.7% real value growth from 1991 to 1995 due to general trend towards ready-to-eat food and snacking. Ice cream was a poor performer in 1991 and 1993; yoghurts was market leader in 1995; and most dynamic for five-year period was the chilled dessert sector.

Frozen Food Manufacturing, Frozen Foods, Preserved Fruits and Vegetables, France, Market share, Dairy industry, Dairy products industry