Aavin sees 20% increase in sale of sweets this Deepavali
Dairy Development Minister Mano Thangaraj on Monday said there had been a 20% increase in orders of Deepavali sweets manufactured by Aavin this year when compared to last year. Orders worth ₹149 crore have been made this year as against ₹115 crore last year. Sweets worth ₹36.24 crore had been supplied already, he said. Addressing…
Rumours about procurement dip at Aavin to promote pvt brands
Minister for Milk and Dairy Development T Mano Thangaraj on Monday dismissed claims that there is a decline in milk procurement at Aavin, low quantity of milk in sachets, and poor quality of plastic was being used for packaging. He said a few people not affiliated with the diary industry are spreading falsehoods to promote…
Farmers’ gains hinge on curbing post-harvest losses
HORTIculture has been recognised as a sunrise sector due to its potential as an economically viable and sustainable alternative to agriculture. It not only promotes efficiency in land use but also creates opportunities for employment, particularly for the youth in rural areas. Data published by the National Horticulture Board shows that India produced about 312…
Dairy farmers fed up with ties to Guj, want a milk policy in Rajasthan
Dairy farmers in the Jalore and Sirohi districts of Rajasthan are unhappy with the BJP and Congress parties due to the lack of support for their industry. These farmers sell their cow milk to Banas Dairy in Gujarat and are demanding a similar setup within Rajasthan to get better prices. Currently, around 2 lakh litres…
FSSAI asks States to stepup surveillance of sweets, during festival
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked States and UTs to step up surveillance surveys on milk and milk products and sweets during the upcoming festival season. The food safety authority is already in the process of undertaking its annual pan-India milk survey across 766 districts. The 42nd Central Advisory Committee (CAC)…
Gujarat’s maldharis demand marketing of goat milk to Amul
After managing to persuade dairy giant Amul to procure and market camel milk, the maldharis (pastoralists) of Gujarat have now launched a bid for separate collection and marketing of goat milk and the state government has expressed its willingness to extend a helping hand. Gujarat’s Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel held a meeting with representatives of…
Reinventing AMUL- Moving uphill from Rs 55K Cr to Rs 1 Lakh Cr
On a busy day, about half a million people pass through New York’s Times Square, a big tourist at-traction known for its innovative advertising and digital billboards. On Sunday, October 8, a campaign titled ‘Be More Milk’ went live there. Targeted at youngsters, this 15-second message has been play-ing out 20 times an hour and…
Business strategy needs to factor in war impact’
Nestle India’s CMD, Suresh Narayanan, has stated that the war in West Asia will bring challenges for businesses, including the impact on commodity inflation. Narayanan also highlighted the importance of penetration-led volume growth and cost efficiency management as key strategies for the company. While inflation has decreased, Nestle does not see a strong case for…
When roads and markets turn bullish: stray cattle harm people
Over the years, many people have been injured by cattle at Triplicane. The issue is not specific to one locality. Complaints have also come in from Koyambedu and surrounding areas like Arumbakkam, apart from Thiruvanmiyur, Mylapore, and Nungambakkam In Triplicane, nearly every resident has a story to tell about nightmarish encounters with cattle on the…
Uttar Pradesh’s first ‘Mother’s Milk Bank’ opens in Agra
Aiming to ensure that every newborn receives breast milk, which is pivotal for immunity, Uttar Pradesh’s first ‘Mother’s Milk Bank’ was opened in Agra on Tuesday. This facility will collect, screen, pasteurise and distribute human milk to needy mothers who are unable to lactate, which will help their children grow healthy and protect them from…