Dairy exports from India may grow significantly in the next decade
India may see dairy exports growing significantly in the next decade. A latest research report by an independent consulting player Wazir Advisors stated that India is uniquely positioned to capitalise on the emerging opportunities in dairy products in the international markets. Large international markets such as the US, Canada, and New Zealand are witnessing a…
NDDB and Assam Government join hands to boost milk production
The Assam government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to form a joint venture business to carry out a Rs 2,000 crore project. The initiative seeks to process 10 lakh gallons of milk per day, which will assist the state’s 1.75 lakh dairy farmers. Assam Chief Minister…
Cooperative sector is best model for Bharat’s growth: R.S. Sodhi
Few Indian brands enjoy the recognition and reputation that Amul does. The dairy giant is now expanding the milk products portfolio and getting into new products like vegetables and frozen fruits. In an exclusive interview, R.S. Sodhi, managing director of Amul, talks about its plans and the bigger role Amul has to play in the cooperative sector….
FMCG Zeitgeist: Gearing up to serve the customer of tomorrow
The customer of tomorrow, in a fast-changing scenario, wants everything at the swipe of a screen and a click of a button. The customer of tomorrow is even unwilling to step out and check the physical market and wants to buy most stuff online. Along with millennial, as a large number of Gen Z-ers come…
Milk procurement prices in Flush surges as the milk availability is less
The rise in milk procurement prices in the flush season. though a good news for the dairy farmers , is pressurizing processing companies to pass on the hike to consumers This is unusual because milk prices tend to soften during the flush season, which runs from November to March when supplies are 8-10 percent more…
From Amsul Taaza to Amul Kitchen wares: Amul has to fight with them all
Home grown dairy giant Amul is busy fighting legal battles against copycats in metros like Mumbai & Delhi. The high courts in Mumbai and Delhi have issued interim orders in at least half a dozen cases after India’s largest food marketing organization filed suits of trademark and copyright infringements against such players. Around four brands selling milk…
DAIRY NEWS No offer from India to Australia on lowering duties on dairy products
India has not made any offer to Australia on lowering duties on agriculture and dairy products as part of the proposed Free Trade Agreements ( FTA), said officials. ” Negotiations have focussed entirely on mutually beneficial items of trade. ET on Jan 5 reported as folows on this subject. Australia has offered to give tariff…
U.S. Prevails Over Canada in Dairy Dispute Under New Trade Deal
Canada will be forced to end tariffs on U.S. dairy products under a milestone decision Tuesday that could allow American dairy farmers to increase sales to Canada by more than $200 million annually. The ruling came in the first-ever use of a new dispute resolution panel established by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The U.S. contended that Canada…
U.S. Prevails Over Canada in Dairy Dispute Under New Trade Deal
Canada will be forced to end tariffs on U.S. dairy products under a milestone decision Tuesday that could allow American dairy farmers to increase sales to Canada by more than $200 million annually. The ruling came in the first-ever use of a new dispute resolution panel established by the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The U.S. contended that Canada…
Three food and beverage trends to mind for 2022
I am writing this column as 2021 nears its end and 2022 awaits on the horizon. The timing coincides with the publication of numerous lists of trends that will drive food and beverage innovation in 2022 — from companies ranging from market research firms to ingredient suppliers. A number of those trends spell opportunity for…