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….
Karnataka HC notice to state, Centre on sale of breast milk
The Karnataka high court issued notices to both the state and central governments in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) against the commercialisation of breast milk by private companies. The PIL, filed by Bengaluru resident Munegowda, challenged the involvement of private companies in the collection, marketing, and sale of human breast milk. During the…
Maize research body seeks aflatoxin management in DDGS
Amid concerns over aflatoxin levels in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and an increasing demand by the feed industry for its import, the ICAR’s maize research institute has said it is possible to reduce the levels to the permissible limit of 20 PPM (parts per million), using various technologies and post-harvest practices. According to…
Inter Dairy Expo 5-7 Dec 2024: Shaping the Future of India’s Dairy
Having clocked in the best decade in its entire history, Indian Dairy sector is getting further fillip with “Inter Dairy Expo 2024”, an initiative of VA Exhibitions in association with India Dairy Association (West Zone) which is scheduled to be organized from December 5 – 7, 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai INDIA showcasing complete value chain of dairy…
CM inaugurates new milk processing plant in Himachal
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the new milk processing plant of Milkfed with a capacity of 50 thousand liters per day, built at a cost of Rs. 25.67 crore in Duttnagar of Rampur Assembly constituency. A plant of 20 thousand liters capacity is already installed here, increasing the total capacity of this…
Chamul reduces Milk Price in Karnataka by Re 1/liter
Chamarajanagar Milk Union (Chamul) reduced its procurement price by Re 1 per litre, effective Nov 11, impacting 35,000 milk producers in the district. Chamul, which procures 2.80 lakh litres daily, previously paid Rs 31.2 per litre, but now offers Rs 30.2. It still continues to offer Rs 32.7 per litre for the best quality milk from producers. Chamarajanagar…
FSSAI plans real-time surveillance and analysis of food
The Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) plans real-time surveillance, tracking, sampling and analysis of food items with the festive season underway, said CEO G. Kamala Vardhana Rao in an interview. These food items will include spices, milk and milk products among others, he said. Real-time surveillance involves officials watching the process on a…
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…
Innoterra empowers farmers with insights, infrastructure, markets, and capital
Innoterra is an Indo-Swiss agri-tech platform that creates a digital marketplace to connect buyers and sellers of farm products. It supports them with tools for order management, lead generation, logistics, distribution and route optimisation. In an interview with ET Digital, Yashasvini Kumar, COO, Innoterra, says that the company ensures farmers have access to essential resources such as information, insights, infrastructure,…
Why Farm Distress May Matter Less in Maharashtra Polls
The October 2019 Maharashtra state elections were held under the shadow of a prolonged drought from July 2018 to July 2019. In the worst-hit Marathwada region and neighbouring Ahmednagar and Solapur districts, government-funded fodder camps sheltering over 11 lakh cattle at their peak were operational till late-September. The animals were even fed whole sugarcane that fetched higher price…