Amul to launch organic products, set up haats and ‘green college’
Entering the nascent Rs 2,000-crore organic food segment in India, Amul will soon launch organic “aata”, rice, honey, chocolates and potato products, said RS Sodhi, managing director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF). It also plans to set up a “green college” at Anand to spread awareness about organic and natural farming among young generation of…
Dairy intake may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease in European men
Dairy intake may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease in men, according to investigators. Men of European ancestry with a genetic marker predicting dairy consumption had significantly greater risk of Parkinson’s disease than individuals without the marker, suggesting a causal relationship between dairy intake and Parkinson’s disease, lead author Cloe Domenighetti, MSc, a PhD student at UVSQ,…
The board of GCMMF has appointed Jayen Mehta as a COO of Amul
After a year’s break, the board of Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the country’s largest dairy cooperative, has appointed a chief operating officer (COO). Also read : Amul launches Seltzer a healthy beverage with dairy and fruits Jayen Mehta, who was acting as CEO (CGM), has been promoted to CEO of India’s largest food products…
Illegal dairies thrive in Yamunanagar, Jagadhri residential areas
More than 150 unauthorised dairies are still operating in twin cities of Yamunanagar and Jagadhri as the Municipal Corporation Yamunanagar-Jagadhri (MCYJ) failed to shift those to four dairy complexes in the cities’ outskirts. Locals complain of inconvenience and foul smell in the area as dairy owners throw dung in the open spaces, which are becoming…
Stellapps created a step counter for cows in 100 B USD wearables market
The wearables market skyrocketed over the last three years, and consumers are projected to spend nearly a $100 Billion on devices ranging from smartwatches to smart patches in 2022.Now, one tech startup wants to take wearables to another market: cows.Bangalore-based Stellapps is a farm-to-consumer digital platform that uses technology to track milk on its journey…
Five trends of food and Beverages in 2022: Friesland Campina report
FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a supplier of functional ingredients, has released a report revealing five trends and developments set to drive the evolution of the food, drinks and supplement industries in 2022. The report, titled: ‘Shaping the future of nutrition’, offers insight into the latest market and consumer research to help brands pinpoint areas for product development…
The budget for Dairying ministry has been increased by 44 percent
Union Budget for the FY22 presented by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman has allocated Rs 6,407.31 crore for the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. The budget allocation for Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has been increased by 44 percent. Shri Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary for the Department of Animal Husbandry &…
Five trends of food and Beverages in 2022: Friesland Campina report
FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a supplier of functional ingredients, has released a report revealing five trends and developments set to drive the evolution of the food, drinks and supplement industries in 2022. The report, titled: ‘Shaping the future of nutrition’, offers insight into the latest market and consumer research to help brands pinpoint areas for product development…
Cadbury Dairy Milk new campaign ‘Fridge Mein Meetha, Toh Ghar Meetha
Cadbury Dairy Milk has rolled out a campaign ‘Fridge Mein Meetha, Toh Ghar Meetha,’ which shows how stocking ‘meetha’ at home can go a long way in making your everyday moments sweeter. With people spending a lot more time indoors, the campaign highlights daily relatable occasions where consumers open their refrigerators for smaller moments of…
No milk buyers in Kashmir, white revolution takes a hit in Valley
After completing his post-graduation, Nasir Ahmad, 35, sat in several interviews for government jobs. In one of his interviews, Ahmad was asked about the dairy schemes in India. He could not answer the questions. Ahmad returned home disappointed, knowing he could not make it to the government job. But he went to read about dairy…