House committee to probe irregularities in Visakha dairy
Andhra Pradesh State Assembly on Wednesday decided to constitute a House committee to look into the corruption and irregularities in Visakha dairy. A.P. Assembly witnessed a heated discussion over the alleged Visakha Dairy scam, during the question hour on Wednesday. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) legislators Palla Srinivasa Rao and Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu, reeling out statistics,…
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…
Nestle Launches Sugar-Free Cerelac Variants in India
FMCG major Nestle India on Thursday said it will soon launch variants “with no refined sugar” of its infant food Cerelac. The announcement is important as Nestle India, part of Swiss multinational Nestle SA, recently faced criticism for having added sugar in Cerelac. In the company’s earnings statement CMD Suresh Narayanan said: “We have achieved…
Nandini’s new whey-based idli and dosa batter to hit Bengaluru market soon
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is all set to introduce idli and dosa batter under its Nandini brand in Bengaluru. Nandini batter will be available in 450-gram and 900-gram packs.(PTI) According to a report by Moneycontrol, the batter will be available in 450-gram and 900-gram packs, will be unique for its whey protein base, which enhances both…
ACC, Adani Foundation Launch Milk Center for Dairy Farmers
ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is committed to facilitating sustainable livelihoods for rural dairy farmers. Along with the Adani Foundation, the Company has established the Annapurna Milk Collection Centre in Annibaijal village, near ACC Tikaria, in collaboration with Mother Dairy. This project supports over 100 dairy farmers across 10 villages, and has…
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…
Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
October 16, 2024 is World Food Day with the theme this year being ‘right to foods for a better life and a better future’. The theme highlights the importance of access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all. The Rome-based agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund…
Madison wins media mandate for Parag Milk Foods
Madison has won the media mandate for Parag Milk Foods. The dairy-based product maker had issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in April this year for its media planning and buying account. Madison will manage the media duties for all the sub-brands. According to sources, the account size is approximately INR 100 to 120 crore….
Dairy entry.Looking for unicorns among livestock
Investors are rushing to milk the projected ₹49.95-lakh-crore opportunity in the Indian dairy sector, on the back of a compounded annual growth rate of 13 per cent during 2023-32. After attracting $154 million funding in 2022, the dairy sector briefly saw a dip in interest before it revived again this year, pulling in $109 million…
Five Amul Cooperatives in Billion Dollar Club now
In 2008, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets home-grown dairy brand Amul, earned the prestigious tag of India’s first billion-dollar milk cooperative with its turnover reaching Rs 5,255 crore. A decade-and-a half later, Gujarat, the cradle of the White Revolution, is home to five billion-dollar milk cooperatives. GCMMF, India’s largest food product marketing organisation, saw…