IDF World Dairy Summit’s Poster Competition Begins
International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit 2022, the most coveted event of the dairy sector, will be organized in India’s New Delhi-NCR from September 12-15 this year in which dairy industry stakeholders from over 40 countries would participate and work towards ways to further develop dairy industry. As part of the International Dairy Federation World…
The meat and dairy farmers who are going vegan
It was after Laurence Candy lost most of his dairy herd to bovine tuberculosis that he decided he would no longer send animals to the slaughterhouse. “It made me wonder if we can justify the industrial slaughter of sentient beings,” says the 50-year-old looking back on the event in 2017. “As a society, we have…
Nestle India eyeing new categories to push growth : Suresh Narayanan
Nestle India is looking to tap opportunities in new categories such as ‘healthy ageing’, ‘plant-based nutrition’ and ‘healthy snacking’ to boost growth in the country, as per its Chairman and Managing Director Suresh Narayanan. Narayanan on Wednesday also said that the company’s existing businesses, ranging from nutrition, breakfast cereals and beverages to chocolate and confectionery,…
Centre allows cooperatives to sell products online
Centre to charge a transaction fee The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal allowing cooperatives to sell products on the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. The cooperatives may however be charged a transaction fee to cover the incremental costs, a government statement said. The GeM started in 2017 is a one stop portal to facilitate online…
Dvara E-Dairy Solutions raises $2 million in pre-series A funding
To foray into newer geographies, enabiling to scale up operations and investment in technologies for better optimisation Dvara E-Dairy Solutions Pvt Ltd, an agri-fintech company has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A round of funding from Axilor, an early-stage seed fund, and Dvara Venture Studio. The company has been incubated at the Dvara Venture…
Centre allows cooperatives to sell products online
Centre to charge a transaction fee The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal allowing cooperatives to sell products on the Government-e-Marketplace (GeM) platform. The cooperatives may however be charged a transaction fee to cover the incremental costs, a government statement said. The GeM started in 2017 is a one stop portal to facilitate online…
Britannia’s Winkin’ Cow Becomes Rs 100 crore Brand in FY22
Britannia industries said dairy beverages brand Winkin’ Cow has surpassed Rs 100-crore revenue mark and the food company is expanding its offerings to various segments in the category. The company aims to grow the brand by 50 to 60 percent every year with the infusion of consumer-led franchise-building as well as portfolio expansions, said Varun Berry, Managing…
Saudis boycott dairy products in protest at price increases
Saudi citizens have launched a campaign calling for a boycott of dairy products and coffee shops in protest at a sharp increase in the price of goods. In May, the price of chickens, eggs, yoghurts, cheese, and milk in Saudi Arabia almost doubled, provoking a major backlash against dairy companies. According to the Saudi Consumer Protection…
World Milk Day 2022: Know What The Theme ‘Dairy Net Zero’ Means
World Milk Day is observed every year on June 1 to recognise the importance of milk as a global food, and to celebrate the dairy sector. On this day, the benefits of milk and dairy products are actively promoted around the world, including how dairy supports the livelihoods of one billion people. World Milk Day…
New questions about the freshwater impact of NZ dairy farming
Water scarcity and water pollution are increasingly critical global issues. Water scarcity is driven not only by shortages of water, but also by rendering water unusable through pollution. New Zealand is no exception to these trends. Demand for water has rapidly increased, and New Zealand now has the highest per capita take of water for…