Changing the narrative about the power of dairy protein
Muscle-building” cookies, “refueling” smoothies and “satiating” breakfast foods often rely on protein to make such marketing claims — but not just any protein. Many food formulations are fueled by dairy proteins, namely whey, in one of its many formats. The choice of protein is an important marketing tool of the product’s “power.” Unfortunately, marketers are…
Reports Related To Milk Adulteration False: Government
The Centre on Thursday termed “false” a media report that the WHO has issued an advisory to the government stating if adulteration of milk and milk products is not checked immediately, 87 per cent of citizen would be suffering from serious disease like cancer by 2025. In an official statement, the Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &…
Hatsun Agro sees dip in Q3 profit as input costs rise
India’s Hatsun Agro Product Ltd HAPL.NS, which sells Arun ice cream and Arokya milk, reported a 2.9% fall in quarterly profit on Thursday, hurt mainly by a surge in prices for animal feed and milk procurement. The Chennai-based company said net profit dropped to 464.4 million rupees ($5.71 million) in the quarter ended Dec. 31, from 478.4…
Amul, NAFED among promoters of New national export cooperative
The proposed national multi-state cooperative export society, to be established under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002, will have a paid-up capital of Rs 2,000 crore, a top official at the Union Ministry of Cooperation said Thursday. The official said the proposed export cooperative will have five promoters — Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing…
Danone Vows to Cut Methane Emissions From Milk by 30%
Danone aims to cut methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by almost one-third over the next seven years, becoming the first major food company to set targets in line with a pledge by 150 countries to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas from cows’ burps. The Activia maker said steps including better management of…
Dairy prices edge up, volumes ease at auction – GDT events
International milk prices edged up but volumes fell in this month’s second Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction on Tuesday. The GDT Price Index was down 0.1%, with an average selling price of $3,393 per tonne. The index lost 2.8% at the previous auction held on Jan. 3, the average selling prices being $3,365 per tonne,…
Four private dairies increase milk price by Rs 2-Rs 4 a litre
Citing increasing input costs, four private dairies selling milk under brand names Thirumala, Jersey, Vallabha and Heritage have increased their prices by Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre. The hike came into effect between Wednesday and Friday. As per the new price, the cost of per litre of full cream milk of private brands…
Dairy farmers demand hike in milk procurement price in UDUPI district
Udupi District Dairy Farmers’ Union will stage a demonstration in front of the new milk dairy of Dakshina Kannada Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd (DKMUL) at Uppoor in Udupi district on Saturday, January 21, to urge the government to increase the procurement price of milk. Addressing press persons in Udupi on Thursday, a former Director…
Dairy farmers becoming self-reliant through ODOP in J&K UT
One District, One Product (ODOP), launched by Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially in rural areas. The scheme aims to identify, promote and brand a product from one district. The ODOP scheme aims to turn every district in…
Jayshri Gayatri Food Products sets up a new dairy plant in UP
JGF is a leading B2B manufacturer and supplier of dairy products in the Indian domestic market and exports to over 20 countries globally JGF Milk Magic is a domestic B2C brand offering a wide range of dairy products Jayshri Gayatri Food Products have expanded its manufacturing capacity by setting up a new manufacturing plant in…