Modi asks to balance farmer’s interests and consumers’ satisfaction
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the second edition of the Mega food event ‘World Food India 2023’ at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi today. He disbursed Seed Capital Assistance for over one lakh SHG members to strengthen Self Help Groups. Shri Modi also took a walkthrough of the exhibition showcased on…
The Access to Nutrition Initiative to Unveil 3rd India Nutrition Index
The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), a global independent not-for-profit supporting market transformation for improved access to nutrition, is launching the 3rd edition of the Access to Nutrition India Index. The Index will unveil the contribution to nutrition by the 20 biggest food and beverage manufacturers in India. The launch is scheduled on 22nd November…
DS Group appoints ‘Atom Network’ as Creative Partners for Dairy
The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG Conglomerate, announced ‘Atom network’ as the creative partner for the dairy business, today. DS Group is poised to enter an exciting phase in the dairy industry with its brands, Ksheer and Ovino and the mandate includes creative duties for these brands, focusing on…
DS Group appoints ‘Atom Network’ as Creative Partners for Dairy
The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG Conglomerate, announced ‘Atom network’ as the creative partner for the dairy business, today. DS Group is poised to enter an exciting phase in the dairy industry with its brands, Ksheer and Ovino and the mandate includes creative duties for these brands, focusing on…
Aavin sees 20% increase in sale of sweets this Deepavali
Dairy Development Minister Mano Thangaraj on Monday said there had been a 20% increase in orders of Deepavali sweets manufactured by Aavin this year when compared to last year. Orders worth ₹149 crore have been made this year as against ₹115 crore last year. Sweets worth ₹36.24 crore had been supplied already, he said. Addressing…
Rumours about procurement dip at Aavin to promote pvt brands
Minister for Milk and Dairy Development T Mano Thangaraj on Monday dismissed claims that there is a decline in milk procurement at Aavin, low quantity of milk in sachets, and poor quality of plastic was being used for packaging. He said a few people not affiliated with the diary industry are spreading falsehoods to promote…
Farmers’ gains hinge on curbing post-harvest losses
HORTIculture has been recognised as a sunrise sector due to its potential as an economically viable and sustainable alternative to agriculture. It not only promotes efficiency in land use but also creates opportunities for employment, particularly for the youth in rural areas. Data published by the National Horticulture Board shows that India produced about 312…
Dairy farmers fed up with ties to Guj, want a milk policy in Rajasthan
Dairy farmers in the Jalore and Sirohi districts of Rajasthan are unhappy with the BJP and Congress parties due to the lack of support for their industry. These farmers sell their cow milk to Banas Dairy in Gujarat and are demanding a similar setup within Rajasthan to get better prices. Currently, around 2 lakh litres…
FSSAI asks States to stepup surveillance of sweets, during festival
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked States and UTs to step up surveillance surveys on milk and milk products and sweets during the upcoming festival season. The food safety authority is already in the process of undertaking its annual pan-India milk survey across 766 districts. The 42nd Central Advisory Committee (CAC)…
Gujarat’s maldharis demand marketing of goat milk to Amul
After managing to persuade dairy giant Amul to procure and market camel milk, the maldharis (pastoralists) of Gujarat have now launched a bid for separate collection and marketing of goat milk and the state government has expressed its willingness to extend a helping hand. Gujarat’s Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel held a meeting with representatives of…