CID-CB to probe spurious milk case, dairy officials under lens
The Crime Branch (CID-CB) of the Rajasthan Police has taken over the investigation into the adulterated milk case discovered on November 17 at Kaithun near Chaksu in Jaipur. Orders for the case being shifted from Chaksu police station of Jaipur to the Crime Branch were issued on Wednesday. The decision to transfer the case was influenced by suspicions surrounding the involvement…
Hi-tech dairy to come up in Namakkal Aavin at ₹89.28 crore: MP
Rajya Sabha member K.R.N. Rajeshkumar said that a government order (GO) had been issued to set up a hi-tech dairy in Namakkal at ₹89.28 crore. On Monday, Minister for Forests M. Mathiventhan, handed over the GO to Mr. Rajeshkumar in the presence of District Collector S. Uma and MLAs P. Ramalingam and K. Ponnusamy. Mr….
CBI Arrests Verka Dairy & Cantonment Board staff In Bribery Cases
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Deputy Manager (Production) Verka Dairy Plant, Mohali (Punjab) for demanding and accepting bribe of ₹30,000/- from the Complainant. A case was registered on complaint against Deputy Manager (Production), Verka Dairy Plant, Mohali. It was alleged that the Complainant was running a firm in Chandigarh in the name…
UAS-Bengaluru develops low-cost, eco-friendly raw milk cooling unit
It has been developed under a World Bank-funded project and is ready for commercialisation The University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru (UAS-B) has developed a low-cost, eco-friendly mini refrigerator for cooling of raw milk, which can be used by small dairy farmers to maintain the quality of milk before pouring it at the collection centres. CT Ramachandra, Prof…
Aavin to stop sale of standardised milk packs throughout TN
State-owned Aavin has decided to cease the sale of standardised milk (green packets) throughout the state starting from November 25 (Saturday) as part of cost-cutting measures. The green pack has been a much sought-after variant of Aavin for more than 40 years as its market share stands at 40% in Chennai out of 14.75 lakh…
DS Group Starts Läderach’s Luxury Chocolates Online Operations
The Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a prominent multi-business corporation and leading FMCG conglomerate, has strategically launched Läderach’s online operations in Mumbai, reinforcing Läderach India’s presence in the luxury retail sector and bringing the renowned Swiss chocolate brand closer to consumers. With this move, customers in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai gain online access to Läderach’s…
Suzuki planning to setup 4 Bio-CNG plants jointly with Amul
Suzuki is planning to setup 4 Bio-CNG plants jointly with Amul affiliated dairy (Banas Dairy in North Gujarat). Mr Kenichiro Toyofuku, Director (Sustainability), Maruti Suzuki India Ltd said this on the occasion of Amul Clean Fuel BioCNG Car rally which was flagged off from Pune on Monday. Mr. Kenichiro said – ”Bio -CNG is a…
Gopalan conference held in West Odisha with 5000 Dairy Farmers
The Gopalan conference has been organized in West Odisha. In the two-day conference, the participation of dairy farmers was recorded. A total of 6,000 people joined with 5,000 dairy farmers from various districts of West Odisha. District Administration, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, The conference, which was held at the PhD campus under the auspices…
Milk production growth comes to a standstill in 2022
EU farms produced an estimated 160.0 million tonnes of raw milk in 2022, indicating a year-on-year decrease of 0.3 million tonnes. This relative stability contrasted with the steady growth in production since 2010. The vast majority of raw milk (149.9 million tonnes) was delivered to dairies, the rest being used directly on farms. It was used to produce a range…
Bunge’s Beleaf PlantBetter: elevating plant-based alternatives to match dairy butter
Bunge introduces Beleaf PlantBetter, a groundbreaking plant-based alternative crafted to satisfy the growing demand for superior-tasting and environmentally responsible dairy butter replacements. As demand for dairy alternatives surges, Bunge’s Beleaf PlantBetter emerges as the answer to the complexities faced by food manufacturers and bakers seeking plant-based alternatives that match the sensory qualities and versatile functionality of traditional dairy butter…