Nepal in a fix as India wants dairy ban lifted
Two weeks ago, India raised concerns over the ban on its milk exports to Nepal. In response, Nepal agreed to explore the possibility of importing specific items like whey and cheese, which are not adequately produced in the country. The concerns were raised during a meeting of the Nepal-India Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) on Trade, Transit,…
Qualification changes for ‘fresh milk’ label sought
The freshness of locally produced milk gives the nation’s dairy industry an advantage in competing with imported milk from New Zealand, which has gained greater pricing power since the removal of import duties on Jan. 1, local dairy farmers said. The Taiwan-New Zealand Economic Cooperation Agreement, signed in 2013, removes tariffs on all imports from…
Fact Check: Bovaer’s active ingredient not detected
There is no evidence that the active ingredient in Bovaer, an emissions-reducing additive fed to cows, is present in dairy products that are eventually consumed by humans, contrary to suggestion made by social media users sharing a document that warns against direct contact with the product. Dairy producer Arla Foods a joint initiative with British supermarkets…
UK bans German dairy products after FMD case
Britain has banned imports of German pork, lamb, beef and dairy products to prevent foot-and-mouth disease spreading to the UK after a case of the disease was confirmed last Friday on the outskirts of Berlin. As well as prohibiting imports of ham, bacon, salami and cheese, the measure bans the import of live cattle, sheep…
Nepal Considers India’s Request for Importing Dairy Products
India has raised concerns about the challenges its milk exporters face in Nepal. In response, Nepal has agreed to consider easing imports of certain dairy products like whey and cheese. This development emerged during the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee meeting on Trade, Transit, and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade, held in Kathmandu from January 10-11. The…
Heavy metals lead and cadmium detected in protein powders
Protein powders have emerged as the trusted supplements to build muscles and boost satiety for highly active people and busy professionals. However, as per a new investigation, many commercially available protein powders have worrying amounts of heavy metals like lead and cadmium. The highest amounts of lead and cadmium has been found in plant-based, organic and…
A large UK study has found further evidence that people with more calcium in their diet – equivalent to a glass of milk a day – can help reduce their risk of bowel cancer. The researchers analysed the diets of more than half a million women over 16 years and found dark leafy greens, bread…
No need to serve milk daily under free meals program: PCO
Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi said that the daily provision of milk is not compulsory under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program given the varying milk supply in each region. “It can be provided at least once a week; milk is not a must. It is not a mandatory item on…
Drinking plant-based milk “increases risk of depression”-Study
Vegans could be more likely to be depressed because they drink plant-based milk, according to a recent study. Data collected from more than 350,000 participants enrolled in a UK Biobank study found that those who drank semi-skimmed cow’s milk were at a lower risk of both anxiety and depression compared with plant-milk drinkers. Here’s what we know so far. The research Scientists…
Could an IVF calf help reduce dairy’s global emissions?
Hilda is the first calf of the Langhill cow herd — based in southern Scotland — to be born through IVF and has been bred to produce less methane. Cattle burps and manure produce methane, a planet-heating greenhouse gas which is up to 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year time scale. Livestock generate around 30%…