UAS-Bengaluru develops low-cost, eco-friendly raw milk cooling unit
It has been developed under a World Bank-funded project and is ready for commercialisation The University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru (UAS-B) has developed a low-cost, eco-friendly mini refrigerator for cooling of raw milk, which can be used by small dairy farmers to maintain the quality of milk before pouring it at the collection centres. CT Ramachandra, Prof…
Aavin to stop sale of standardised milk packs throughout TN
State-owned Aavin has decided to cease the sale of standardised milk (green packets) throughout the state starting from November 25 (Saturday) as part of cost-cutting measures. The green pack has been a much sought-after variant of Aavin for more than 40 years as its market share stands at 40% in Chennai out of 14.75 lakh…
DS Group Starts Läderach’s Luxury Chocolates Online Operations
The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a prominent multi-business corporation and leading FMCG conglomerate, has strategically launched Läderach’s online operations in Mumbai, reinforcing Läderach India’s presence in the luxury retail sector and bringing the renowned Swiss chocolate brand closer to consumers. With this move, customers in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai gain online access to Läderach’s…
Suzuki planning to setup 4 Bio-CNG plants jointly with Amul
Suzuki is planning to setup 4 Bio-CNG plants jointly with Amul affiliated dairy (Banas Dairy in North Gujarat). Mr Kenichiro Toyofuku, Director (Sustainability), Maruti Suzuki India Ltd said this on the occasion of Amul Clean Fuel BioCNG Car rally which was flagged off from Pune on Monday. Mr. Kenichiro said – ”Bio -CNG is a…
Gopalan conference held in West Odisha with 5000 Dairy Farmers
The Gopalan conference has been organized in West Odisha. In the two-day conference, the participation of dairy farmers was recorded. A total of 6,000 people joined with 5,000 dairy farmers from various districts of West Odisha. District Administration, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, The conference, which was held at the PhD campus under the auspices…
Non-dairy millet ice-cream released
The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) released a non-dairy millet ice-cream at the Krishi Mela-2023 organised by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. Millet is the primary ingredient of non-dairy millet ice-cream, which is suitable for the population with lactose intolerance and people who are vegan. It is farm fresh,…
No govt support, Chamba’s Gujjars struggle to sell milk
Thanks to a lack of government support, the Gujjars living in Chamba district are struggling to sell milk produced by their cattle. They are left with no choice but to sell milk at throwaway prices or its byproducts, like khoa, in the local market. Uppinder Kumar, Assistant Director in the Department of Animal Husbandry in…
Can Women from Dairy Industry Power BJP to Gujarat Throne?
The small Ajarpura cooperative office close to the Amul headquarters in Gujarat’s Anand bears testimony to change and women empowerment. For the first time in 75 years, a woman heads the dairy cooperative society. Gayatri Patel is one of those increasing tribe of women who have entered the dairy business and can be seen extracting milk from…
UP Govt Imposes Statewide Ban on Halal Products After FIR Against Several Firms
The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday banned the sale of halal-certified products after Lucknow police booked some organisations for providing forged certificates to retailers. “In the interest of public health, production, storing, distribution and sale of halal certified edible items banned in Uttar Pradesh with immediate effect,” the official…
Kerala to be self-sufficient in milk production in a year
Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchurani has said the State will attain self-sufficiency in milk production in a year. Speaking after inaugurating the 15th edition of the Kerala Veterinary Science Congress and a three-day international seminar at the College of Veterinary Sciences at Pookode here on Friday, Ms. Chinchurani said dairy farmers…