How Amul’s entry into South India is causing a churn in the cooperative industry
State milk cooperatives have fostered a no-competition spirit among each other. Now, the Gujarat-based milk procurer has caused a stir as it enters the South In the 1980s and the 1990s, the best suitor to the rich, brown Robusta from the blue Nilgiris was the creamy-complexioned Aavin from Tamil Nadu’s plains. In neighbouring Karnataka and…
Common Bacterial Test Used by Dairy Industry Insufficient for Raw Milk, Study Suggests
In a recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers from Cornell University have demonstrated the inadequacy of an industry standard quality test for raw, organic milk, as it cannot sufficiently differentiate between groups of bacteria. The test evaluated in the study is called Laboratory Pasteurization Count (LPC), which some dairy processors and cooperatives use to…
Kolkata-based Dairy Keventer, which bought electoral bonds worth Rs 617 cr
At least four firms, which purchased electoral bonds between 2019 and 2024, are part of the Keventer conglomerate and have their registered offices in Kolkata. Keventer Foodpark Infra Pvt Ltd, Madanlal Ltd, MKJ Enterprises Ltd and Sasmal Infrastructure Pvt Ltd figure in the list of donors by contributing over Rs 600 crore in electoral bonds,…
Here is What Apple’s Formula Could Mean for Dairy Technology
Apple’s unparalleled success has fundamentally transformed public expectations surrounding technology. Known for its user-friendly interfaces, robust data security, and unwavering commitment to sustainability, Apple has redefined the benchmarks for technological achievement. Even Apple’s packaging is designed to delight. This legacy of innovation and user accessibility hasn’t just democratized technology for the average consumer; it has…
Essentials milk, rice, soap, and turmeric prices increased by 10-20% in last year
Key essentials such as milk, rice, soap, detergent, turmeric and red chilli powder saw their prices increase by 10 – 20 per cent in the last year, revealed a survey by Kirana Club shared exclusively to ETRetail. The survey featured Kirana owners from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. The price corrections…
Pune-based eFeed to help control cattle burps and fart that emit methane
The burps and farts of cattle that result in methane emissions could soon be controlled through feeds, which, in turn, could be counted for carbon credits if Pune-based eFeed has its way. Cattle across the globe emit a lot of methane through burp and fart. “It is difficult to analyse or measure methane emission because…
India has third largest population of ‘zero-food children’ in the world
A recent study had ranked India as having the third-highest percentage of children who had not eaten any food for 24 hours; experts say rapid urbanisation is fuelling malnutrition in country. Sunita Gautam, a 26-year-old domestic help, wonders if she will be able to provide her 11-month-old boy the nutrition he requires. “My child is…
Feeding the world: A dairy perspective
Dairy farming in the Netherlands has become a topic of intense debate, with opinions sharply divided. Interestingly, the timing of GDF’s annual congress in New Zealand this March couldn’t be more fitting. Both countries stand as major dairy exporters, boasting robust dairy industries and leveraging favourable climatic conditions for milk production. As a dairy farmer in the…
Innovating dairy proteins: Spotlight on product developments and nutrition needs
Global product launches with dairy-based proteins increased by 5% from 2022 to 2023, according to Innova Market Insights data. Nearly half of last year’s product launches were based on milk protein, followed by whey protein ingredients. Protein was the leading product claim. Nutrition Insight catches up with Valio, Kerry Dairy Ireland and Ingredion to examine consumer demand and…
UK deal negotiators surprise Indian counterparts by including Dairy
British negotiators have renewed demands for Indian to provide tariff concessions on alcohol, automobiles, and dairy products. Meanwhile, India has stuck to its demand for greater mobility for its professionals in the UK. Days after India sealed a trade pact with four European nations, the long-winded discussions for a free trade agreement with the United…