India is well poised to emerge as a leader in dairy
Largely organised under the cooperative structure, the industry has seen significant growth over the years, with the government investing in its development through several schemes and initiatives that have put it on the global map. The country celebrates National Milk Day on November 26. The occasion is momentous because, for one, it will mark the…
Prinova Europe launches new natural antimicrobial preservative
Prinova Europe is launching a potent new plant-based antimicrobial that inhibits the growth of yeasts, moulds, and bacteria, addressing the increasing demand for natural preservatives. PlantGuard ™ AM is the latest addition to the company’s botanical-derived range of preservatives, which enable manufacturers to use natural clean-label solutions to minimise food waste. The portfolio will make its first live show…
No plans to increase Amul milk prices in near future: RS Sodhi
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk under the Amul brand, has no plans to increase prices of milk in the near future, its MD R S Sodhi said. GCMMF mainly sells milk in Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, West Bengal and Mumbai markets. The cooperative sells more than 150 lakh litres of milk per day, out of…
Dr Kurien’s birthday celebrated as National Milk Day at VKCoE, IRMA
Verghese Kurien Center of Excellence (VKCoE) conducted a Dr. Kurien Dairy Awareness Competition 2022 amongst the school children of class 9, 10 and 11 of Anand and the neighbouring towns at SMC College of Dairy Science, AAU Campus, Anand on 24 November, two days ahead of Dr. Verghese Kurien’s 101st Birth Anniversary. The presentation/ elocution competition was…
The big kick. How brands are scoring on football’s biggest stage
Even before the first goal could be scored at FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar dealt a big blow to brand Budweiser – no alcohol at the stadium, it said. Definitely an awkward moment for the official beer partner to the tournament, which had reportedly spent $75 million on the association and the spirits of fans…
Himalayan yak gets food animal tag; milk and meat to be used
The Himalayan yak has earned the food animal tag from the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). The categorisation is expected to help check the decline in the population of the high-altitude bovine by making it a part of the conventional milk and meat industry. Mihir Sarkar, Director of the National Research Centre…
Mother Dairy pledges 101,000 glasses of milk to mark Dr. Kurien’s birthday
Mother Dairy, India’s leading dairy player, has pledged to distribute 101,000 glasses of milk to the underprivileged on the occasion of National Milk Day 2022, marking the 101st birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien, also known as the father of India’s White Revolution. The birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Father of White Revolution in…
India managed to get FTA with Australia by excluding sensitive Dairy sector
The Australian Parliament has approved the India-Australia interim free trade agreement, expected to increase bilateral trade to an estimated $45-50 billion in five years from the existing $31 billion, pavingthe way for its implementation. The pact, set to benefit labour-intensive Indian industries such as garments, leather, footwear, gems & jewellery, furniture and health, through elimination…
Less burping, more meat and milk: How to tackle the climate crisis
Africa’s livestock farmers are at the forefront of climate change. Images of parched landscapes littered with the carcasses of starved cattle are becoming all too familiar as droughts increase in frequency and severity. But cattle farming globally is also one of the causes of climate change. The world’s three billion or more ruminants – cattle,…
DGV launches dairy marketplace ‘DGV Connect’ for cattle discovery
Digivriddhi Technologies (DGV), an integrated dairy fintech and marketplace platform in India has recently launched a Bovine discovery platform – DGV Connect. A one-stop shop for dairy farmers, DGV Connect creates a connection between buyers and sellers and offers embedded finance options for facilitating digital cattle loans and insurance. India’s livestock population has expanded from 512.06 million in 2012…