Celebrating India’s Dairy Dominance on World Milk Day
In the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “India’s dairy sector is not just about milk production; it is about nurturing millions of dreams, empowering our farmers, and ensuring sustainable development.” India ranks 1st in the world in terms of total milk production. (Source: FAO). Let us raise a glass of milk today in celebration…
Karnataka farmers decry delay in milk incentives, dues as KMF sponsors T20 World Cup teams
At least around seven to eight lakh farmers in Karnataka are angry with the state government for not releasing milk incentives for the last eight months. This, even as the Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd (KMF) is sponsoring the Scotland and Ireland national cricket teams for the 2024 T20 World Cup. The state government…
Innoterra Appoints Avinash Kasinathan as Head of India Business
We are delighted to announce that Avinash Kasinathan has joined Innoterra as the Head of India business, effective immediately. Avinash brings with him rich experience in strategy, technology, and the agriculture sector. Avinash Kasinathan, Managing Director, Head of India Business, Innoterra Avinash started his career as a consultant at McKinsey. Prior to joining Innoterra, he…
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…