Dairy protein for long lasting relief from dry mouth conditions
Proof of concept of new material for long lasting relief from dry mouth conditions Lactoferrin which is a protein found in milk – coloured dark blue – forms the mesh-like architecture of the hydrated microgel, partially coated by a hydrogel made by a polysaccharide κ-carrageenan, coloured light blue. A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people…
Chinese demand for dairy products is picking up-Early signs
Each month the Milk Monitor delves into the dairy industry and gives us the lowdown on the good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between. The year is winding down, with three more Global Dairy Trade auctions left for 2023 at the time of going to press. Prices dipped 0.7% following the November 8…
Non-dairy millet ice-cream released
The National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T) released a non-dairy millet ice-cream at the Krishi Mela-2023 organised by the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. Millet is the primary ingredient of non-dairy millet ice-cream, which is suitable for the population with lactose intolerance and people who are vegan. It is farm fresh,…
No govt support, Chamba’s Gujjars struggle to sell milk
Thanks to a lack of government support, the Gujjars living in Chamba district are struggling to sell milk produced by their cattle. They are left with no choice but to sell milk at throwaway prices or its byproducts, like khoa, in the local market. Uppinder Kumar, Assistant Director in the Department of Animal Husbandry in…
Can Women from Dairy Industry Power BJP to Gujarat Throne?
The small Ajarpura cooperative office close to the Amul headquarters in Gujarat’s Anand bears testimony to change and women empowerment. For the first time in 75 years, a woman heads the dairy cooperative society. Gayatri Patel is one of those increasing tribe of women who have entered the dairy business and can be seen extracting milk from…
UP Govt Imposes Statewide Ban on Halal Products After FIR Against Several Firms
The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday banned the sale of halal-certified products after Lucknow police booked some organisations for providing forged certificates to retailers. “In the interest of public health, production, storing, distribution and sale of halal certified edible items banned in Uttar Pradesh with immediate effect,” the official…
Kerala to be self-sufficient in milk production in a year
Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J. Chinchurani has said the State will attain self-sufficiency in milk production in a year. Speaking after inaugurating the 15th edition of the Kerala Veterinary Science Congress and a three-day international seminar at the College of Veterinary Sciences at Pookode here on Friday, Ms. Chinchurani said dairy farmers…
No proposal before Karnataka govt. to further increase milk prices
Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna on Friday, November 17, said there is no proposal before the State government for a further increase in the price of milk. Talking to reporters in Mangaluru, Mr. Rajanna said the milk price was recently increased by ₹3 per litre. The government will not burden consumers by further increasing the…
Investment Opportunities in Vietnam’s Dairy Sector
Vietnam’s dairy sector is experiencing strong sales growth on the back of a middle-class that is expanding by the day. In this article, Vietnam Briefing examines opportunities in the sector for foreign firms but also the hurdles they may face. Vietnam’s growing population and the increasing wealth of its middle class is seeing demand for…
Happy Nature raises $300k from Inflection Point Ventures
Company will use funds to strategically expand sales through impactful above the line and below the line activations. Happy Nature currently serves more than 1,00,000 customers with over 15,000 orders processed daily. The company addresses the challenges faced by small farmers by providing them access to resources and markets. Advertisement Happy Nature, a direct to consumer breakfast brand,…