Major dairy players eyeing Rs 65000 Crores packaged sweets market
Though the market for packaged sweets remains largely unorganised in India, the larger consumer trend towards packaged foods in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has given it a boost.The market for traditional Indian sweets is sized at `60,000-65,000 crore Dairy brands such as Amul and Mother Dairy have been expanding their presence in the mithai segment…
Chief Ministers White Revolution Scheme launched at Ziro in Assam
Lower Subansiri Deputy Commissioner, Somcha Lowang today launched the Chief Ministers White Revolution Scheme (CM-WRS) in the district by inaugurating a dairy farm and handing over 15 dairy cows to a beneficiary at Dilopolyang near here. Kago Shangkhang of the district was the beneficiary of the scheme. The programme was organized by the Ziro District…
White Revolution 2.0: Time to build demand in dairy
The first White Revolution, brought to its culmination in the 70s-80s by ‘Operation Flood’ and the dairy co-operatives movement built by Dr Kurien, changed the context and the ethos of Indian dairy industry. We have come a long way since then – India is now the world’s largest milk producer, accounting for about 17 per…
India is considered to be No 1 potential chocolate market of the world
India has long been known for its love affair with sugar. Sweets play a major role in festivals and family celebrations and delicacies such as gulab jamun — fried dough balls soaked in syrup —and barfi —made with condensed milk — are popular gifts. Not only is India the world’s biggest consumer of sugar, it’s…
Livestock focused startup Brainwired raises fresh Funding
Livestock focused and agritech startup Brainwired announced on Thursday that it has raised undisclosed amount of funding in a bridge round led by Agility Venture Partners. Other top angel investors including Dhianu Das and Nandi Mehta and Mumbai Angels also participated in the round. The startup is now valued at 5 Cr following the latest…
The secret of Life is this : The cow does not give milk
Last fortnight the whole nation celebrated Holi. The colours are back in life. The corona cases in some parts of the country have again surged to match the last year growth rate. By the grace of god Corona is not registering its presence in the states undergoing elections. Probably corona also believes in the power…
WORLD DAIRY NEWS Confidence among British farmers remains low due to pandemic shocks
Both short and mid-term confidence among British farmers has remained negative for the third year running, the NFU’s ( National Farmer’s Union) latest Confidence Survey reveals. Confidence is critical for all businesses as it influences production, investment and growth intentions, and so has a wider impact on farming’s economic contribution as well as food production….
Demand of dairy products from A2 milk New Zealand weakens : Synlait
Dairy processor Synlait Milk’s first-half profit dropped 76 per cent after Covid-19 weakened demand for the high-margin infant formula it makes for its largest customer, The a2 Milk Company. Profit slumped to $6.4 million in the six months ended January 31, from $26.2m last year. Sales rose 19 per cent to $664.2m. The Canterbury-based dairy…
Cow dung paint, a potential income booster for dairy farmers
Apart form the ‘ahimsa’ philosophy, the economic utility of cow has played a role in its elevated theological status and being a reverred animal in many cultures. Well, there are more reasons for rearing the animal, other than religious. The daunting goal of doubling farmers’ income needs action on multiple fronts. A steady source of…
Buffalo Mozzarella cheese,desi ghee,etc cleared under PLI by the Govt
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a production-linked incentive scheme for the food processing sector with an outlay of ₹10,900 crore, in a bid to create global manufacturing champions in the country. The scheme will be implemented over a six year period from 2021-22 to 2026-27. This scheme aims to incentivize manufacturing of ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat…