Data-Driven Decision is Important for Empowering Dairy Farmers
Remember a time when decisions were determined with respect to the references from tangible numbers within a ledger? From maintaining sheets and records manually to digitalized data, the journey has been arduous but rewarding. Data has always been an incredibly valuable resource, and its importance cannot be overstated. Data generation and collection in the modern…
Manipal Business Solutions’ Innovative Digital Solutions for Rural India
CXOToday has engaged in an exclusive interview with Kamaljeet Rastogi, Chief Executive Officer, SahiBnk, Powered by Manipal Business Solutions Elaborate on the specific digital solutions and services that your organization offers to cater to Tier 3 and Tier 4 regions. What are the key challenges you aim to address with these solutions? Being India’s fast-growing…
Welcome lift in global dairy prices, we’re not out of the woods yet
Whole milk powder prices gained 4.6% at the latest global auction but are 25% below the same time last year. The price of whole milk powder, which has the most impact on farmgate milk prices, gained for a second global auction, a welcome relief for many dairy farmers who will be struggling to break even…
Fonterra’s profit more than doubles on demand for dairy ingredients
New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-Operative Group (FCG.NZ) on Thursday reported a more than doubled annual profit on strong margins from its cheese and protein portfolio, and declared a higher final dividend, sending its shares higher. The world’s biggest dairy exporter also benefited from higher product pricing and strong demand for its dairy ingredients and foodservice channel. The company…
Role of Milk and Milk Products in Health and Disease Prevention”
The seminar was organized by IDA(WZ) On September 12th 2023 in association with following partnering institutions: Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTi), Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Shree Vitthaldas Thackersey College, SNDT University, GN Khalsa College (Autonomous) and Bombay Veterinary College, MAFSU and Consumer Guidance Society of India (CGSI). [Team IDA (Left to…
How Sustainable is Animal-Free Dairy? We Compare Lab LCAs
Precision fermentation, described as the third pillar of alt-protein alongside plant-based and cultivated foods, is on the rise. There are at least 62 companies working in this space globally across the supply chain, with a big focus on animal-free dairy proteins. How does this sector stack up with conventional milk in terms of its climate credentials? The…
Kantar Research observes ‘Dano’ as top dairy brand in Bangladesh
Kantar World panel recently published its Bangladesh Brand Footprint 2023 report where survey results dictated “Dano” as the most chosen dairy brand in Bangladesh. This further cements Dano’s reputation as the most loved dairy brand in the country. Dano is produced by Arla Foods Bangladesh, the local subsidiary of European dairy cooperative Arla Foods. Commenting…
“We will scale our organics portfolio in a short time”: Jayen Mehta
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which markets Amul, the largest FMCG brand in India, is sponsoring the Indian contingent for the Asian Games in China beginning September 23, opening premium Ice Lounges and building a new health-food portfolio. In an interview to Storyboard18, GCMMF’s managing director in-charge, Jayen Mehta, spoke of Amul’s vision…
AC approves transfer of land for Dairy Research Center, Anantnag
The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the transfer of land measuring 500 Kanal 11 Marla at Sallar Anantnag in favour of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) Kashmir for establishment of Research Station and additional Krishi Vigyan Kendras. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor…
International milk prices rose while volumes dropped at GDT
The GDT Price Index was up 4.6%, with an average selling price of $2,957 per metric ton. The index rose 2.7% at the previous auction held on Sept. 5, with an average selling price of $2,888, according to GDT Events. A total of 37,366 tons of dairy products were sold at the latest auction, down…