Alert over adulterated milk items, 15% samples fail test
The state government has sounded alert following reports of spurious milk products being sold in the market. To unravel the truth, The Tribune team ordered paneer and khoya in different districts and found that shopkeepers were willing to supply 100 kg paneer within five hours. The adulterated milk products are largely supplied from Meerut, Saharanpur…
Milk Matters: How Adulteration is Stunting Growth of Babies
Life is full of different experiences and becoming a parent is one of the most beautiful experiences in one’s life which comes with lots of joy and responsibilities. From the minute the child is born, the parents’ world gets stuck around the well-being of the child. That period is dedicated to all the safety measures…
Eleftheria Brunost-cheese from India claimed 4th in Global top 10
Not everyone likes cheese, but those who like it, love it. And whether you’re partial to a crumbly cheddar or a creamy camembert, we’ve all got our favourites. But who gets to decide which of the world’s marvellous cheeses reigns supreme? The World Cheese Awards does, of course. The judging panel has gradually built their reputation over the last…
Low milk production, per capita availability in Odisha red flagged
Odisha is lagging far behind the other states in dairy sector growth calling for an immediate intervention on the part of the state government to address the growing demand for milk and ensure the economic development of poor and marginal farmers of the state. Though Odisha is among the top 10 states with maximum number…
Aavin’s decision to withdraw milk with 4.5% fat content questioned
The Tamil Nadu Milk Dealers’ Employees’ Welfare Association on Saturday questioned the reason behind Aavin suddenly trying to withdraw milk with 4.5% fat content citing health reasons. Association president S.A. Ponnusamy said lakh of people drank unprocessed milk procured from cooperative societies and nobody knows how much fat the milk contained. He said the Tamil…
Police cannot probe food safety complaints, says high court
High court says in cases of misbranded or substandard food articles, criminal cases cannot be registered by police The Punjab and Haryana high court has ruled that in cases of misbranded and substandard food articles, criminal cases can’t be registered by police. The high court bench of justice Jasjit Singh Bedi quashed a criminal case…
Denmark envoy calls for strengthening dairy partnership with India
Highlighting the green partnership between New Delhi and Copenhagen, Danish Ambassador to India Freddy Svane called on the two countries to explore new opportunities in the dairy industry. He also said that Denmark is setting up a Center of Excellence in Himachal Pradesh to explore more opportunities. Speaking to ANI, the Danish envoy said, “It’s…
After dairy success, Amul on path to secure green energy for India
After resonating with the dairy sector for years, Amul has decided to do a similar magic in India’s green energy revolution by trying to achieve what is not even thought about. After receiving the annual business line 2023 Iconic Changemaker award, managing director of Amul marketer Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) Jayen Mehta said Amul has…
Nandini Reduces Milk Procurement Price by Rs 2 per Litre
The Bangalore Milk Union Ltd (Bamul), the company behind the Nandini brand of milk in three districts, has made the decision to decrease the procurement price from dairy farmers by Rs 2 per litre. This change will have a significant impact on farmers who are already facing challenges due to a poor monsoon and a…
Damoh District Produces 319 Metric Tons Of Milk Every Year in MP
Madhya Pradesh has been witnessing the era of white revolution for many years now. White revolution means a continuous increase in the production of milk. The annual milk production was 5388 metric tons in 2004 in the state, and then it increased to 8149 metric tons in 2012. As of now, Madhya Pradesh stands at…