Amul to invest Rs 600 crore in Kolkata
The new facility will have an impressive milk processing capacity of 15 lakh litres per day, catering to the growing demand for curd, especially in Kolkata and its surrounding regions. Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), known for its iconic Amul brand, has committed to investing Rs 600 crore to establish a state-of-the-art integrated dairy plant in Kolkata,…
Cadbury Dairy Milk -Say it with Silk
This Valentine’s Day, Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk is making it effortless to express your feelings with packaging that says it all and a heartwarming film that brings love to life with its campaign “Say it with Silk”. Recognising that expressing oneself can often be daunting, the brand’s latest campaign puts Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk at the heart of romantic gestures….
Nestlé Eyes Starbucks Coffee Partnership in India
Nestle, which has a global coffee partnership with Starbucks to sell its consumer packaged goods in the retail channel, is evaluating opportunities to extend it to India. The beverage retail business of Nestle India crossed the ₹2,000 crore-mark in the 12 months period ended December led by brand Nescafe. The packaged food major is also introducing its super…
1,500 Kilos Of Contaminated Paneer Seized at Ahmedabad
The FDCA’s special squad from Gandhinagar acted on a confidential tip-off. Further investigation is underway to determine the extent of the adulteration and its potential health risks. The Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) recently conducted a raid at Dwarkesh Dairy Products in Ahmedabad. They seized 1,500 kilos of contaminated paneer and raw materials used…
Boosting India’s Dairy Sector: Rashtriya Gokul Mission
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing milk production and the productivity of bovines in India. Launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, this scheme has made remarkable strides in the dairy sector over the past decade. From 2014-15 to 2023-24, milk production in India surged from 146.31 million…
A Critical Lens on Dairy Budget Allocation: The Unseen Gaps
Over the past few years, the budget allocation for dairy has seen limited growth, with funds primarily directed toward livestock health and Rashtriya Gokul Mission. However, the critical areas of dairy infrastructure, feed & fodder, and farmer-centric incentives have been consistently underfunded. Last year, in the post-election 2024-25 budget, the absence of dairy from the…
India’s 21st Livestock Census will count 16 species
Vijender and Narendar, both in their 60s, both neighbours at Kanware village on the outskirts of Faridabad in Haryana, had high hopes when a team of officials visited their village as part of the ongoing 21st livestock Census. They believe that once counted, the number of milking animals in their locality will force the government…
Row over commission may affect Aavin’s milk supply
A tiff between a section of Aavin’s wholesalers and dealers is brewing over an increase in commission, which might affect milk supply in the city in the coming days. Sources say the wholesalers are demanding that they get an additional ₹3 per tub — each with 12 litres of milk — and are threatening dealers…
Former officials of Dudhsagar dairy charged in 2013 case
A special anti-corruption bureau (ACB) court on Friday framed charges against former home minister and former chairman of Dudhsagar Dairy, Vipul Chaudhary, and its former office-bearers in connection with the financial irregularities in the dairy. Additional sessions judge B K Avashia framed the charges for criminal breach of trust, criminal conspiracy and corruption against Chaudhary, then chairperson Asha Thakor and managing…
Budget 2025-26: Highlights and major announcements
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outlining what she called a roadmap for economic growth, social welfare, and technological advancement. With a strong push for agriculture, infrastructure, tax relief, and digital transformation, the budget also stressed on defence modernisation, cybersecurity, and space exploration. Highlights include higher credit for farmers, tax cuts for…