How Indian Railways Solved A Problem For Dairy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 104th episode of Mann ki Baat, appreciated Indian Railways’ initiative of transporting milk through Truck-on-Track facility between Palanpur and New Rewari. Sharing about the Indian Railways’ initiative, he told the story of Banas Dairy and how the initiative has transformed the functioning of the dairy. PM Modi said that Banas…
Baroda Dairy gets nod from GCMMF to procure milk from MP
At the 66th Annual General Body (AGM) meeting of Baroda Dairy on Saturday, the management said that it had received an in-principle approval from the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) to initiate procurement. Baroda Dairy, the largest cooperative of Vadodara district, is set to procure milk from five districts of Madhya Pradesh, which share…
Amul planning Rs 800-1,000 crore expansion of ice cream biz
Dairy major Amul is planning to invest up to Rs 800-1000 crore in its ice cream business to double its production capacity by the end of 2023, said GCMMF MD Jayen Mehta. Amul is owned by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF). How many ice cream units does AMul plan to set up? Amul…
Indians eat low-nutrient food, gorge on dairy: Study
Indians consume more dairy than healthier fruits and vegetables, according to a recent study that expressed concern over the low nutrient intake and called for a public health campaign to correct the anomaly. The study claimed that rural and poor women were adversely affected by this gap. The study, “Dietary Patterns in North and South…
Milma aims 100 lakh litres of milk sales during Onam
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Aiming at record sales for Onam, Milma has started bringing in more milk from other states. A trade of 100 lakh litres is expected from ‘Uthradam’ to ‘Chathayam’. Last year, 94,59,576 litres of milk was sold on these four days. There was also an all-time record in curd sales. Milma collects only 14 lakh…
Eastern Regional review meeting on dairy held in Bhubaneswar
A regional review meeting on Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sector of five eastern states of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh was organised in Bhubaneswar on Thursday. The meeting was organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India in collaboration with Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha….
After complaints, Amul curd recalls 131 kg of curd in Kutch
A total of 131 kg of curd selling under the brand Amul has been recalled from the open market in Gujarat after the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) received complaints from consumers in the Kutch district. JP Khorasiya, District Epidemiologist of Kutch, told reporters that around 600 people had taken ill over the past…
UP govt to lease out six state dairy plants
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the dairy sector and ensuring availability of quality milk to the public, the Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday decided to lease out six state dairy plants for a period of 10 years. The decision, taken in a cabinet meeting here on Tuesday, is expected to…
Taking Brand Amul everywhere: 15 new plants, F&B push this year
In a few years from on, consumers may find Amul, India’s largest dairy brand, in almost every food and beverage category, from pulses to atta, sugar, tea, rice, jaggery, fruit drinks, frozen products, bakery, fruit drinks and protein products. The Rs 72,000-crore Amul group, which comprises 18 member unions, has an aggressive diversification plan into non-dairy…
The whiter evolution: How digitalisation can help D2C brands
The Indian economy, helped by the government’s push on digitalisation and aided by a strong internet penetration across the country, is on a strong upswing. A report by Redseer states that Indian e-commerce could grow at a CAGR of 27 per cent to reach $163 billion by 2026, which is thrice the growth of the…