Mouthfeel and taste key for fortified beverages for elderly APAC
Better-for-you beverages fortified with minerals such as calcium need to ensure a smooth mouthfeel and taste to meet rising demand from older consumers in APAC.According to palm oil giant Musim Mas, this is just as important as meeting health and wellness trends. “We [see] a great demand for healthy, fortified beverages [especially] as older consumers…
China looks to improve dairy governance with specific standards
China is seeking to tighten governance over the domestic dairy industry with specific standards to manage different types of milk available on supermarket shelves. China’s dairy industry has been growing by leaps and bounds since receiving as an important part of regular diet, with major brands such as Yili and Mengniu leading the way….
ITC leverages AI for spotting consumer trends & product development
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) major ITC Limited is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen its product portfolio by getting insights into new consumer trends. The company is also capitalising on technology throughout its product value chain. Under pilot runs for its dairy business, the company is using AI tools to check the health of cows and technologies to evaluate…
DAIRY NEWS Anantnag Surpasses Pulwama in Milk production
Anantnag district has surpassed Pulwama district in milk production, earning the title of the ‘New Anand of Kashmir’. Anantnag is presently producing 7.29 lakh litres of milk per day. Officials said the annual milk production in the district is approximately 266.35 thousand tonnes, surpassing Pulwama, which has an annual milk production of 262.95 thousand tonnes….
Sabar Dairy announces pay hike for milk producers
Sabar Dairy has increased the procurement price of milk by Rs. 10 per kilo fat. Previously, the price of milk per kilo fat was Rs. 840, and it will now be Rs. 850 per kilo fat. This adjustment will take effect from February 1st. The board of Sabar Dairy decided to hike the procurement price…
Dodla Dairy impressive results in Q3
Dodla Dairy Limited reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was INR 7,468.41 million compared to INR 6,754.31 million a year ago. Revenue was INR 7,525.45 million compared to INR 6,819.63 million a year ago. Net income was INR 413.32…
What’s in India New Zealand FTA with or without dairy- Guy Trafford
Leading into the 2023 elections one of the promising announcements that came from National was the intent to open negotiations with India and achieve a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) – and dairy was to be included. It was described by National as a “major strategic priority”. At the time many (myself-included) poured cold water on…
World Co-op Monitor: Amul makes India proud; comes 2nd globally
Amul has made a remarkable achievement by securing the second position globally in the Co-op Monitor, showcasing the strength of India’s dairy cooperative sector. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), operating under the renowned brand name Amul, clinched this prestigious spot among the world’s top 300 cooperatives. The ranking is determined by the…
FSAI assesses official controls in the dairy sector in Ireland
An assessment of controls at companies in the dairy sector in Ireland has found the system works well overall but there are several areas that need improvement. The audit covered official controls by a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) division in the dairy production chain. Eleven businesses were audited between August and…
ERCMPU to pay ₹7 extra to societies; farmers to get ₹5 more a litre
Milma’s Ernakulam Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (ERCMPU) will pay an extra ₹7 a litre to milk societies under it, with ₹5 a litre going to the farmers. The decision was taken at a meeting of the ERCMPU in Kochi on January 25. This is the biggest incentive by far in the dairy sector in…