HUL constitutes committee to evaluate ice cream business
Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has constituted a committee, comprising its independent directors, to evaluate its ice cream business. The committee will evaluate the prospects of HUL’s ice cream business and will make recommendations to the board. “This follows the announcement, earlier this year, by the Company’s parent entity, Unilever PLC, about its…
Major Progress in Climate-Resilient Milch Cattle Research
In a leap towards making the dairy industry climate change-resilient, the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal has successfully developed an embryo through gene-editing technology, promising a future where milk production remains steady, even under the most challenging weather conditions. In the next phase of this research, which has been meticulously conducted over the…
Ice cream per capita consumption increased four fold
Riding on a four-fold rise in per capita consumption of ice cream during the last decade, the ice cream manufacturing industry in India is not only clocking a healthy double-digit growth, but has caught the attention of investors and foreign counterparts, says Sudhir Shah, president of the Indian Ice-cream Manufacturer’s Association (IICMA), who was in Gujarat…
Parle SMOODH Lassi: A Creamy Delight in Innovative Packaging
Parle Agro, a leader in Indian beverage innovation, has launched SMOODH Lassi, expanding its dairy portfolio and redefining the Indian dairy category once again. Building on the success of SMOODH flavored milk, this new product underscores Parle Agro’s commitment to disrupting market norms with innovative, high-quality, and affordable offerings that drive significant growth. This launch…
Cabinet Approves 7 Major Schemes to Boost Farmers’ Lives
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 Crore. 1. Digital Agriculture Mission: based on the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Agriculture Mission will use technology for improving farmers’ lives. The Mission has…
Delayed Incentives Add to Dairy Farmers’ Financial Strain in TN
Several dairy farmers in the district are expressing concern over Aavin’s delay in disbursing the Rs 3 per litre milk incentive for the last two months. R Jaganathan, a farmer from Coimbatore, highlighted that the state government introduced the incentive in December last year to stabilize Aavin’s retail prices. While Aavin typically settles milk procurement…
Milk Procurement Price Cut in Karnataka Amid Global Dairy Market Fluctuations
The reduction in milk procurement prices by Raichur, Bellary & Koppal Districts Cooperative Milk Producers’ Societies Union Ltd (RBKMUL) is expected to impact farmers’ profits. The price cut, which lowers the procurement rate by ₹1.50 per liter, was made due to fluctuations in global skimmed milk powder and butter prices. Other milk unions across Karnataka…
NDRI Advances: New Courses for undergraduation
The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), a premier institution under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has announced significant strides in both education and biotechnology. Starting this October, NDRI is launching two new undergraduate courses: BTech in Biotechnology and BTech in Food Technology, each offering 20 seats. Additionally, the institute has expanded its BTech…
Nandini to Make a Mark in ISL and Expand Nationally
Karnataka’s Nandini dairy brand, a home-grown initiative by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), is set to sponsor the 11th season of the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament. This season will run from September 2024 to March 2025, with Nandini’s branding expected to be prominent throughout the tournament. KMF’s Managing Director, MK Jagadish, mentioned that…
Indian BioE3 policy- Precision fermentation may be a threat to dairy
BioE3 policy will a prove to a milestone not only for bio economy but a game changer for Viksit Bharat @2047 “As India emerges as a Global Biotech Powerhouse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hailed across the world as the champion of new Biotech Boom” says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh PPP model will…