Gujarat Ice Cream Makers Face Cone Shortage
Ice cream manufacturers in Gujarat are bracing for a potential shortage of cones ahead of the peak summer season due to disruptions in natural gas supply triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Cones, packaging materials, ice cream cakes and roasted dry fruits depend heavily on gas during production, and the reduced supply has already…
Forensic Probe Confirms Ethylene Glycol in Milk
A forensic investigation has confirmed that milk consumed by residents in Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district was adulterated with ethylene glycol, a toxic chemical commonly used as a coolant, according to district collector Kirthi Chekuri. The contamination is linked to a health incident in which four people died and at least 10 others…
Micro-dairy brand MilkBlitz unveils new logo and website
MilkBlitz, a micro-dairy producing premium, pure, single-origin, A2 buffalo milk, recently launched its corporate website and brand logo in collaboration with Mumbai-based digital agency, Rite KnowledgeLabs. MilkBlitz’s ‘micro-dairy’ business model ensures the availability of fresh, nutrient-dense, A2 buffalo milk, locally, without any processing or treatment. Rite KnowledgeLabs, the visual communication and digital design and content…
Amul Issues Clarification After ‘Sharam Cheese’ Image Goes Viral
Earlier today an image that went viral purportedly showed Amul’s “sharam cheese. The image circulated online and was picked up by various media through the day. Soon after, Amul released a statement stating that the image was ‘fake’ and posted online ‘without any authorisation.’ The statement clarified: “This is for your kind information that a…
Nourish You acquires vegan dairy brand One Good
Superfood brand Nourish You has acquired vegan dairy brand One Good. Following the acquisition, Nourish You and One Good products are available on the former’s website. Co-founded in 2016 under the name Goodmylk by Radhika Datt, Abhay Rangan and Veena Sudharshanchar, One Good offers a wide range of vegan dairy products like milks, cheese, chocolates,…
TN Govt hikes procurement price for high fat milk
In a significant move, the Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced that it has decided to increase the procurement price for the maximum fat content of milk which is sold by the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited (TNCMPFL) under the brand name of Aavin. “Testing of milk samples from some of the TNCMPFL…
Dr. Meenesh Shah appointed Chairman, IRMA
Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman & Managing Director, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has been appointed Chairman of the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA). He is also a member of IRMA’s Society and Board of Governors and has been unanimously elected by the Board as its Chairman. Assuming the position, Dr. Shah said, “I feel…
Dodla Dairy’s Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? Firstly, we’ll want to see a proven return on capital employed (ROCE) that is increasing, and secondly, an expanding base of capital employed. Basically this means that a company has profitable initiatives that it can continue to…
Kupwara district produces 15.39 crore liters of milk a year
With the substantial increase in cattle population and employing modern interventions, the milk production in Kupwara district has reached all time high of 1539,50,000 liters per year generating an income of Rs. 537 crore annually from milk alone making the district Kupwara milk Surplus, besides playing a crucial role in growth of rural agri-economy. Milk…
Tenders invited to set up Aavin dairy at Madhavaram at ₹125 crore
With a capacity to process 10 lakh litres of milk per day, the new dairy will be the fifth facility to cater to the demand of Chennai city Tenders have been called for the construction of a brand new dairy for Aavin at Madhavaram at a cost of ₹125 crore. The facility, the fifth for…