Milma’s sales remain strong despite Nandini’s entry into Kerala
In a bid to infiltrate the Kerala market, the Karnataka Milk Marketing Federation (KMF) introduced its brand “Nandini” six months ago. However, Milma has managed to maintain its sales without significant impact. According to recent data, Milma’s average daily sales from January to May 2023 stood at 16.27 lakh liters, compared to 15.95 lakh liters…
Baramulla has become face of new white revolution’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the Baramulla district in north Kashmir has become the face of new white revolution and over 5.5 lakh liters of milk were being produced on a daily basis in the district. Addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’, the PM said that Jammu and…
Himachal Govt and NDDB to Establish Milk Plant in Kangra
Commitment to Environmental Sustainability: Plant Aims to Eliminate Plastic Packaging In a significant development, the State Government of Himachal Pradesh has announced its collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to establish a state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Dagwar, Kangra district. With an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 250 crore, this project aims to…
Govt launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App”
Union Minister of Heavy Industries Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey unveiled the ground-breaking “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App” today at Mussorie, Uttarakhand. This innovative application, designed and developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), Jaipur, a “Mini Ratna” Central Public Sector Enterprises under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, is poised to make a lasting impact on…
Milk prices unlikely to go up until Diwali as production increases
Dairy sector experts have ruled out further milk price hikes – at least till Diwali – because of a sudden increase in production due to an unusually cool summer this year. Meenesh Shah, chairman of the National Dairy Development Board, told Moneycontrol that retail prices of milk have actually fallen by up to Rs 2…
Very Low correlation between milk production and monsoons
Is your breakfast going to get costlier soon? Well, the answer may lie in the start and spread of monsoon in India, which so far has been late and scanty. The price of milk, a key food item and essential ingredient in India’s favourite beverages tea and coffee, is typically determined by supply, which is…
Assam Procures 1.16 Lakh Sexed Sorted Semen To Boost Dairy
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the government has procured 1.16 lakh sexed sorted semen in a bid to increase female calf population to boost the dairy industry. The state government has set an ambitious target to increase milk production manifold pursuing the models of states like Gujarat, said CM Sarma….
Centre identifies 1.24 lakh panchayats to set up PACS
The Centre has identified over 1.24 lakh gram panchayats, where there is either no PACS or dairy cooperative or both, where it will accord top priority to facilitate setting up Multi-purpose Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (M-PACS) in the next two years. Out of 2,69,364 gram panchayats in the country, there were 96,405 panchayats where there…
Synthite to introduce plant-based dairy alternative
Synthite the largest manufacturer and exporter of value-added spices, oils, and oleoresins — has entered into the manufacture, sales, and distribution of branded plant-derived nutrients and plant proteins. The company has set up Pfoods Pvt. Ltd, a food-tech joint venture with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and PMEDS, a US-based nutraceutical company. The company…
India’s Chocolate Market -Sugar Rush
Retail recently acquired a S1% controlling stake in Lotus Chocolate for Rs 74 crore. Just last week, DS Group, which had forayed into the space earlier this year through a partnership with luxury Swiss chocolate brand Läderach, acquired Good Stuff, the owner of chocolate and confectionery brand LuvIt, at an undisclosed sum.Mars Wrigley also entered…