NDRI Develops Technology to Extend Paneer Shelf Life
Scientists at ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, have developed a patented technology that can extend paneer’s shelf life from the current 8–10 days to around 20–21 days, while retaining its taste, texture and overall quality. The technology uses an Antimicrobial Coagulant Formulation (AMCF) designed to improve the storage stability and microbial quality of paneer….
Vijaya Dairy Chairman’s Resignation Approved
The board of Vijaya Dairy has approved the resignation of its chairman Anjaneyulu, following a board meeting held on Tuesday. The board did not appoint a temporary chairman and instead decided to convene another meeting to determine the next course of action. The development comes at an important time for Vijaya Dairy, one of Andhra…
Karnal Workshop Focuses on Boosting Dairy Exports
A three-day workshop on “Entrepreneurship in the Dairy Sector: Opportunities, Innovation, & Enterprise Development” began at the ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, bringing together around 15 leading dairy exporters, researchers, experts and other stakeholders to discuss strengthening India’s dairy export ecosystem and expanding opportunities in global markets. The workshop is being attended by 118…
Odisha Raises Milk Procurement Price by ₹2/Litre
The Odisha government has approved a ₹2-per-litre increase in the milk procurement price paid to dairy farmers, with the revised rate coming into effect from September 11, 2026. The move, implemented through the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED), is aimed at providing additional income support to dairy farmers amid rising production and transportation…
6.57 Lakh RuPay KCCs Reach Gujarat Dairy Farmers
More than 6.57 lakh new RuPay Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) have been distributed to dairy farmers in Gujarat, expanding access to institutional credit through the State’s cooperative banking network. The initiative is being implemented through District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) and the State Cooperative Bank (StCB), with the aim of providing timely liquidity, lower-cost credit…
Punjab’s Cooperatives Need a Fresh Reboot
Punjab’s cooperative network, built before the Green Revolution, remains deeply embedded in the state’s rural economy, with nearly 3,500 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across more than 12,000 villages serving lakhs of farmer members. However, financial stress, weak governance, delayed elections, inadequate audits and limited diversification have weakened several cooperative institutions, creating an urgent need…
India’s Ice Cream Market Moves Beyond Summer
India’s ice cream industry is increasingly shedding its traditional “summer-only indulgence” image as changing consumption habits and longer summers push demand beyond the peak season. The Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association (IICMA) says the category is moving toward a broader, year-round consumption model, creating opportunities for manufacturers to expand distribution and strengthen cold-chain infrastructure. The…
Why Cheese Knowledge Matters in Industrial Cutting
Industrial cheese cutting is becoming more than a machinery decision as processors look to improve yield, consistency and profitability. The key message from the latest industry discussion is that understanding the physical characteristics of each cheese is essential because differences in moisture, texture, firmness and elasticity can significantly affect cutting performance. Cheese products do not…
KMC Raids Kolkata Markets, Seizes Stale Dairy Products
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has intensified its food-safety crackdown, conducting raids at Bowbazar’s traditional Chhana Patti and Gariahat markets and seizing and destroying stale dairy products and frozen meat. KMC enforcement and food-safety teams inspected several shops at Chhana Patti and also tested paneer samples using iodine solution to check quality and detect possible…
₹350-Crore Dairy Plant to Boost Champaran
Bihar’s Champaran region is set for a major dairy infrastructure boost with a proposed ₹350-crore dairy plant having a processing capacity of 4 lakh litres per day. The project was highlighted at the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fishery Entrepreneur Development Fair in Motihari, where NDDB Chairman Dr. Meenesh Shah participated alongside MP Radha Mohan Singh…