Dairy sector can take India closer to its net-zero goals
The dairy sector’s contribution to India’s economy is significant, making it a crucial sector for the country’s overall growth and development. It provides employment opportunities to millions of people, particularly in rural areas, and contributes to the country’s food security. However, the sector’s growth has come at a considerable cost to the environment, with increasing…
Big Fall in FAO Dairy Price Index prevented by Chinese purchase
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 124.6 points in April, down 2.2 points (1.7 percent) from March and 22.1 points (15.1 percent) from its level one year ago. In April, international prices of milk powders fell for the tenth consecutive month, primarily underpinned by the impact of the persistent slack global import demand. Increased purchases by…
Nova Dairy Becomes the Only Carbon-Positive Dairy Company
Sterling Agro Industries Ltd.’s flagship dairy brand, Nova Dairy, is now the only dairy business in India that has a positive carbon footprint. The company’s production of electricity through wind and solar energy, helps combat the carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide released into the environment by cattle, has helped the company reach this milestone. At…
Social media is a bane disguised as boon, Or is it the opposite ?
Sugar is not the problem with Bournvita. 200 ml of milk with one serving of Bournvita contains 6.5-7.5 gms of added sugar only .Which is far less than sugar found (14-20 gms) in 200 ml of other drinks including fruit juice drinks sold in local markets. Social media is a part of our lives now….
K Rathnam: The Expansion Of Dairy Industry In Nutraceuticals
The increased availability of dairy products has resulted in significant changes in the consumption patterns of Indian consumers over time. Milk comes in a variety of varieties based on its composition or content. It has always been regarded as a whole food or a food with naturally functional properties. It’s versatility has expanded to nutraceuticals….
Will China continue the downtrend in dairy demand?
China plays a vital role in setting price direction on global dairy markets. During recent times, they have been buying less amid high imports in 2021 and comfortable domestic milk supplies. Farmgate milk prices have been declining in recent months in response to weaker global market prices. While milk production has improved, the reduction in…
What does data tell us about spike in milk prices?
When read with wholesale inflation for dairy products, there seems to be a close connection between rise in fodder and dairy product inflation Anecdotal accounts of dairy products being unavailable in markets combined with high inflation for milk and milk products, recent speculation about the government allowing milk imports, and its subsequent refutation by the…
Foreign Trade Policy 2023: EPCG obligation to for dairy exempted
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal today launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 saying that it is dynamic and has been kept open ended to accommodate the emerging needs of the time. He stated that the policy had been under discussion for a long…
Saudi Arabia achieves self-sufficiency in dairy products
Saudi Arabia has been able to achieve self-sufficiency — 120 percent — in dairy products and its derivatives in less than half a century. The Kingdom is among the top dairy exporting countries not only in the Middle East but also in the world, which came as result of the the balanced development plans and…
Saudi Arabia achieves self-sufficiency in dairy products
Saudi Arabia has been able to achieve self-sufficiency — 120 percent — in dairy products and its derivatives in less than half a century. The Kingdom is among the top dairy exporting countries not only in the Middle East but also in the world, which came as result of the the balanced development plans and…