Milk: A Timeless Elixir Across Cultures and History
In an era where the younger generation questions milk’s value and regulators inexplicably undervalue one of the most nutritionally dense foods with unparalleled bioactive ingredients, I felt compelled to explore the rich history of milk—not just in India but on a global scale. Milk has been an integral part of human civilization since time immemorial….
Driving Dairy Innovation- NDRI Karnal at Forefront
In the evolving landscape of health and nutrition, there is an increasing demand for innovative dairy products that cater to new-age consumer needs. Traditional dairy, while foundational, is facing growing competition from nutritionally enhanced, convenient, and customized offerings. Consumers today prioritize products that align with their wellness goals—be it high-protein, fortified options, low-lactose alternatives, or…
Challenges of Traceability in the Dairy Industry
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving global food market, ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of dairy products has become paramount. With consumers demanding greater transparency and accountability from food producers, traceability has emerged as a critical factor in building trust and confidence in the dairy supply chain. Traceability is defined as the ability to track…
FSSAI’s Registration Mandate: Boosting Clean Milk and Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a recent notification mandating the registration of primary milk producers, aimed at improving milk safety, traceability, and quality. This move targets the unorganized sector of the dairy industry, especially small and marginal dairy farmers, to raise awareness about clean milk production and address prevalent…
When it comes to food safety, trust but verify
Ensuring Food Safety at Religious Institutions: Tackling Ghee and Food Adulteration and Regulatory Compliance When it comes to food safety, trust but verify—this principle stands at the core of combating food adulteration and enhancing regulatory oversight, especially in the case of sacred offerings like ghee used in religious institutions. Let me take cognisance of the…
The Lab-Made Dairy Dilemma in India’s BioE3 Policy
The BioE3 policy, launched by the Indian government in August 2024, emphasizes promoting biomanufacturing across various sectors, including smart proteins and functional foods, such as lab-made dairy products. The policy focuses on advancing a circular bioeconomy, boosting India’s biotechnology capabilities, and supporting green growth. Lab-made dairy is positioned as part of the alternative proteins sector,…
FSSAI notification on A2A2 milk : Is it farmer friendly ?
Fssai notification on A2 milk : Let me play devil’s advocate here The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently issued a notification aimed at regulating the labeling and marketing of A1 and A2 milk products in the country. This move is seen as a response to growing consumer interest and confusion regarding…
Adversity to Abundance: Indian Dairy Industry in Pre independence era
Adversity to Abundance: Indian Dairy Industry in Pre independence era Introduction On this 78th Independence Day of India, I felt compelled to delve into the often overlooked yet deeply significant history of dairy in India during the pre-independence era. While much has been celebrated about the post-independence dairy revolution, this article shines a light on…
Future Milk Availability: 4 Critical Challenges Facing the Global and Indian Dairy Industry
Recently, I came across an insightful infographic by A Insights highlighting four pivotal challenges facing the global dairy industry. Intrigued, I delved deeper to understand the impact of these challenges on our ambitious forecast of around 660 billion liters of milk production and 800 ml of per capita availability by 2047, coinciding with India’s centenary…
Budget 2024-25 Missing Dairy Focus again
The much-awaited budget for FY 25 by Modi 3.0 has been presented. As a dairy farmer, I searched the Finance Minister’s speech for words such as cow, livestock, dairy, milk, animal husbandry, methane, manure, FMD, Brucellosis, and biogas. Unfortunately, none of these terms were mentioned even once. I then looked for other key terms and…