NDRI working on climate-resilient buffalo
In view of heat stress among livestock, which is causing reduction in milk production, the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) is working on climate-resilient, high milk-producing animals using gene-editing technology. Scientists have successfully developed a gene-edited embryo of a buffalo to improve milk and meat production traits. They are now focusing on producing embryos that…
Ball Corporation and CavinKare collaborate on sustainable packaging for milkshakes
Ball Corporation has partnered with Indian company CavinKare to introduce retort aluminium cans for milkshakes. This collaboration aims to shake up the dairy sector in India by leveraging Ball Corporation’s expertise in sustainable packaging. The new retort two-piece aluminium cans will be used for CavinKare’s milkshake flavours, including Badam, Gulkhand, Rajbog and Rabri, aligning with the…
Creamline Dairy Launches Godrej My Farm Fresh Milk
Creamline Dairy Products Limited (CDPL), a subsidiary of India’s largest and diversified agribusiness, Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), today announced the launch of Godrej My Farm Milk, a premium milk straight from Godrej’s farm to consumers’ doorsteps. With Godrej My Farm Milk being directly sourced from Godrej’s own farm, pasteurized, and packaged using cutting-edge technology, it…
Heritage Foods posts Q4 profit surges on strong demand for dairy products
India’s Heritage Foods reported a more than two-fold jump in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its dairy products amid higher milk prices. The dairy producer’s consolidated net profit from continuing operations rose to ₹405 million ($4.9 million) for the quarter ended March 31, from ₹179.3 million a year earlier. Revenue from…
Heat stress in livestock causes drop in milk production by 4%
Amid the intense heatwave, it’s not only human beings who are suffering — heat is taking a significant toll on livestock. Farmers have reported a two to four per cent decrease in milk production, attributing it to the increased stress among dairy animals. This decline in production could lead to a hike in milk prices,…
Are milk, dairy products safe for heart health?
Milk and dairy products have been a subject of debate concerning their role in heart health. While they provide essential nutrients, their saturated fat and cholesterol content have raised concerns about their potential impact on cardiovascular disease risk. So should you drink milk and have butter on toast? Let’s find out. Saturated Fat and Cholesterol…
Govt plans to enlist dairy, fishery co-operatives in rural banking outreach
The government is planning to launch a nationwide programme to rope in dairy and fishery cooperative societies as banking correspondents to expand financial services in rural areas, a top official said on Wednesday. Ministry of Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani said the programme would leverage the existing network of dairy and fishery cooperatives to act…
Aavin needs autonomy to be competitive: NDDB chairman Meenesh Shah
Aavin should be given autonomy in fixing price and other functions to compete with other dairy giants like Amul and Nandhini, said Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board. In an interaction with TNIE, he said TN milk cooperative federation should be free from government intervention, as is the case with Amul. Tamil Nadu is…
Dairy industry ‘mooing’ to Aatmanirbharta with indigenous bovine sex-sorting technology by NDDB
It’s now Aatmanirbhar in the dairy industry in the form of sex sorting technology for bovine. Field trials of indigenously developed technology on this are underway and the results are expected by August. At present, there are two technologies — both from the US — through which the sorting happens with samples sold to farmers…
India’s food regulator FSSAI warns against selling human milk
India’s top food safety body, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued a directive to all states to stop granting licenses for the sale or processing of human milk. The advisory, released on May 24, emphasizes that “activities related to the commercialisation of human milk and its products should be immediately…