Inflation in Europe: Could your morning coffee become a ‘luxury’?
For Europeans, a cup of coffee is an essential part of the daily routine. But a dramatic increase in the price of this staple is bringing home the impact of inflation. If prices keep rising, this drink, once taken for granted, may soon be an expensive luxury. Inflation is putting pressure on household budgets across…
Fodder inflation could really shrink milk output
The recent increase in fodder costs have played a major role in rising milk prices, hitting dairy farmers hard. Fodder inflation has seen a sharp hike in the last four months, despite the softening of overall WPI inflation in the recent months. The overall WPI inflation has eased to 10.70 per cent in September from…
Despite flush season dairy farmers in Maharashtra fetch good prices
Dairy farmers in the state are enjoying a rare spell of good price, which has seen dairies increase their procurement price even as the sector enters its flush season when production increases. Dairies say there is a 10-15 per cent dip in output in many milk-producing states, which has led them to increase the procurement…
Karnataka: Nandini ghee price up Rs 180 per litre in 2-and-half months
Unable to get the government’s approval to hike milk prices in the past few months, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is pushing up the price of Nandini ghee and it has gone up by over Rs 180 per litre in two-and-a half months. A litre of Nandini ghee which was sold at Rs 450 on August 22 is now…
Kerala pushes maize farming -boost dairy productivity control fodder prices
The State is conducting an intensive drive to promote maize cultivation as it’s most ideal to boost dairy production and control fodder prices, says Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchurani Maize may not be a common crop in Kerala, but the Animal Husbandry department is looking at extending its cultivation to more…
Food and Inns to launch Tetrapak Recart to replace tin cans in India
Food and Inns Ltd, a company listed on National and Bombay stock exchanges, has signed an exclusive agreement with Swedish-Swiss multinational firm Tetra Pak to produce Tetrapak Recart, an alternative packaging for food products to replace tin cans. The Mumbai-based firm is in talks with a food technology partner to produce pectin, a vegetarian alternative…
AI used by Valio to create the future-proofed milk chocolate to please all
Did you know that the milk chocolate of everyone’s dreams does exist? Over a million milk chocolate lovers’ most delicious desires were curated with the power of artificial intelligence to create chocolate to please all. To fulfill people’s needs and respond to growing health challenges the milk chocolate of the future was created by a…
PBFIA represent Indian plant-based food at Dubai Speciality Food Festival
The Plant-Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) will represent the country at the three-day The Speciality Foods Festival to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre during November 8-10. It has registered itself as an associate partner of the event. The event is all set to be a leading one for the Middle East and…
Dairy sector needs to focus on innovation,dairy experts at CII AgroTech 22
Various stakeholders from the Indian Veterinary Association and private companies on Saturday participated in the discussion on sustainable dairy and livestock management practices as part of a special conference on Day 2 of the CII AgroTech 2022. Speaking at the 15th edition of the premier agri and food technology fair, Ajooni Biotech Limited chairperson Gurmeet…
Limiting antibiotics for cows may create a new dairy market
Consumers would be willing to buy milk from cows only treated with antibiotics when medically necessary – as long as the price isn’t much higher than conventional milk, according to researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine. The findings suggest conventional farmers could tap a potentially large market for this type of milk if they…