Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates World Dairy Summit 2022
IInaugurating the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Greater Noida on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Centre has made all efforts to keep a track of the movement of livestock in the wake of the spread of lumpy skin disease (LSD). Mr. Modi said there has been a loss of livestock in…
Flavoured milk is not milk but a drink containing milk. So pay 12% GST
As per the GST rules, there is no GST on fresh milk, pasteurised milk, curd and lassi. But if you buy flavoured milk, you pay GST of 12%. This is because flavoured milk ”is not milk” but a beverage in which milk is a component. You may have been counting your blessings all these years since…
Organic dairy firm Akshayakalpa raises $15 million to expand across India
Akshayakalpa Organic, an organic dairy enterprise, said it is raising $15 million in a Series B funding round from both existing and new investors. British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, Rainmatter Foundation, and its existing investor Venture Dairy have joined the Series B financing. The funding would strengthen Akshayakalpa’s efforts for promoting,…
Saras milk became expensive for the second time in 75 days
Before the arrival of the festive season, once again in Rajasthan, the general public is being hit by inflation. Ahead of the festival season, Saras Dairy has also given a big blow to its customers. After about two and a half months, the dairy has again increased the rates of milk. According to the information…
Fast-spreading lumpy disease hits milk output
The fresh wave of viral infection of Lumpy skin disease (LSD) in cattle has spread to newer geographical areas of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, while eight other States continue to grapple with the outbreak that is also impacting the milk production. The latest reports from Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, suggested LSD-like symptoms in a few…
Mother Dairy Cheese, Wavemaker, Momspresso organize Food Ka Buddy
Mother Dairy Cheese, in collaboration with Wavemaker India, conceptualized and organized the Cheesy Cook-Off with celebrity chef Ajay Chopra. This event was an extension finale of the Food Ka Buddy Campaign, which featured online live sessions through Cheese Ki Paathshala. Momspresso was our trusted partner to bring this IP to life. The objective was to…
PM Modi to Inaugurate World Dairy Summit in Greater Noida on Sept 12
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Greater Noida, near Delhi, on September 12 to inaugurate World Dairy Summit 2022, officials said Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is also expected to reach Greater Noida on September 11 to review arrangements for the PM’s visit, the officials said. The summit is scheduled to take place at the India Expo…
33% Indian households cut milk consumption amid price rise:Survey
LocalCircles — a community social media platform — conducted a survey to gather information on how the households are coping with it Rising prices of milk has led to one in three Indian households either downgrading brand or reducing consumption, says a survey. Amid complaints on rising milk prices, LocalCircles — a community social media platform…
Upcoming ‘flush’ season holds the key to cooling milk prices – CEO Jersey
Indian dairy and cattle farmers have been barely recovering their input costs this year, thanks to the increase in fodder and fertiliser prices. As a result, dairy manufacturers have resorted to several price hikes. The flush season, or the period when milk production is high, will play a key role in moderating the prices of…
Price of Vijaya milk hiked by Rs 4 per litre
A half-litre packet of double toned milk will now cost Rs 26 from the earlier Rs 24; half litre of toned milk has been increased from Rs 26 to Rs 28 while that of whole milk is now Rs 35 (Rs 34), half litre of cow milk has gone up from Rs 26 to Rs…