Researchers warn about Brucella risk from unpasteurized, raw milk
Scientists have warned about the risk of Brucella outbreaks linked to unpasteurized milk in China. In recent years, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has reported hundreds of infections from Brucella melitensis after people consumed raw milk. From 2005 to 2018, there were 242 public health emergencies, according to annual brucellosis surveillance. Professional…
Yakult probiotic milk launched in Kerala
Yakult, the probiotic milk brand, launched in Kerala market. The product is available in two variants — Yakult and Yakult Light, the latter with less sugar and fortified with Vitamins D and E — and is sold in a pack of five bottles. Yakult is sold for ₹70 for a 5-bottle pack and Yakult Light is…
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch distribution of dairy cattle on Nov 26
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will launch first phase of distribution of dairy cattle to the beneficiaries of YSR Cheyutha and Aasara schemes on November 26. In the first phase the virtual distribution of milch cattle will take place in 400 villages covering Prakasam, Chittoor and Kadapa districts. During a review meeting held here on…
RG Chandramogan, Hatsun Agro is the 100th richest Indian as per Forbes
From a small ice candy factory, RG Chandramogan has steered Hatsun Agro Products to becoming the biggest private sector dairy company in the country. And, at 71, he is set to expand the business further G Chandramogan loves numbers. In fact, back in school, mathematics was among his favourite subjects.“Everybody around me knows that I…
New Tesco cheese packaging to save ‘260 tonnes of plastic annually’
The saving has been made by switching from the traditional square block shape to oblong packaging and also by removing the current re-sealable zip. The 260 ton saving will also be achieved by Tesco ditching the plastic trays in which these cheeses are delivered and they will now be sent in a new cardboard shelf-ready…
Dairy is business for them, livelihood for us: Sodhi recalls RCEP debates
On the passage of a year of India’s decision to stay out of the 15-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), Managing Director of dairy co-op major Amul, R S Sodhi recalled how the bold move has benefitted 100 million dairy farmers of the country. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is essentially a China-led initiative for…
Lactel, France’s No 1 milk brand launched in India
Lactel, France’s No 1 milk brand has launched its affordable UHT toned milk 1 Litre packet at an MRP of Rs 70 and looks to provide consumers with the best of nutrition. The launch of UHT milk marks the entry of the world-famous brand Lactel in India, which was founded in 1967 and today has…
New Tesco cheese packaging to save ‘260 tonnes of plastic annually’
The saving has been made by switching from the traditional square block shape to oblong packaging and also by removing the current re-sealable zip. The 260 ton saving will also be achieved by Tesco ditching the plastic trays in which these cheeses are delivered and they will now be sent in a new cardboard shelf-ready…
Lactalis to invest more in dairying in Telangana state
Groupe Lactalis, a family-owned French dairy company and the largest cheese manufacturer in the world, is strengthening its base in India, through its arm Lactalis India. The company has significantly invested in local facilities across the country, with processing facilities spread across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. There will be more investments in…
Doodh Duronto transported 4 crore liters of milk from Chittoor to Delhi
Thousands of farmers in Chittoor district and other parts of Rayalaseema benefitted from the ‘Doodh Duronto’ special trains introduced during lockdown period between Renigunta and H Nizamuddin, New Delhi for transportation of milk in order to balance the milk supply in the national capital. The total exports of milk to Delhi has crossed 4 crore…