45-50% growth in Amul’s summer product categories likely this year: Jayen Mehta
Jayen Mehta, MD, Amul India, says “today, more than 38% of the sales come from towns with a population of less than 20,000. This shows the brand is not just an urban brand, but the range of products is helping us go deeper into the country. We want to reach every single village of the country. So,…
Meet the pastoralists crafting cheese that’s proudly Indian
India may be the largest milk producer on the planet, but cheese culture in the country is still in its infancy. Save for traditional cheese likechurpi in Sikkim,kalari and qudam from Kashmir, bandel and its smoked version from Bengal, most cheese consumed is not inspired by indigenous technique. A recent Desi Dairy Dialogue in Chennai,…
After US, Amul to start fresh milk sales in more countries
After announcing the sale of locally sourced ‘fresh milk’ in the United States (US), the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) – which sells dairy products under ‘Amul’ brand – is aiming to launch similar business in a few more countries. “Quite a few markets we are unable to reach directly with our products and…
As cocoa prices soar, consumers will need to brace for pricey chocolates
Consumers will need to brace for price hikes in chocolates and also in some chocolate-containing products such as cookies and ice-creams among others due to soaring cocoa prices globally. Cocoa prices have more than doubled this year to over $9,000/tonne as the crops in Ivory Coast and Ghana have been ravaged by disease. Jayen Mehta,…
Aavin milk supply in several areas in city delayed due to flash strike by transporters
A flash strike by transporters on Tuesday evening led to a delay in supply of Aavin milk in several areas in the city on Wednesday morning. Sources said that Aavin’s decision to stick to the rules of the transport agreement and reduce payment according to current diesel prices had caused the protest. Diesel prices had…
Truth behind Maneka Gandhi video-sweeping generalisations cannot be made about milk
Is drinking milk depleting you of calcium instead of building its reserves? A recent video of BJP leader Maneka Gandhi, where she can be heard saying that people who drink the most milk have the least amount of calcium, is doing the rounds on social media. She argues that it leads to lactic acid build-up…
Experts say dairy products can benefit the body and the mind
Dairy products are considered an important part of a balanced meal and are packed with essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, potassium and vitamin D, which are important at various developmental stages in kids and also as we grow old. However, when it comes to heart patients, dairy consumption must be approached carefully. Dairy…
Demand for Nandini buttermilk skyrockets in Kalyana Karnataka
As mercury rises, the demand for Nandini buttermilk is going up in Kalayana Karnataka districts as people drink it to beat the heat along with cold water, tender coconut and juices. People have been opting for juice and cold drinks to keep themselves cool during daytime. Along with this, people are also buying buttermilk, which…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Strain spreading mystery Illness in cows in Texas
A mystery illness that’s impacted dairy herds in the Texas Panhandle, New Mexico and Kansas now has a diagnosis: Influenza A. USDA says genetic sequencing revealed it’s the same strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) that’s been in the U.S. for two years. APHIS says the “National Veterinary Services Laboratories” detected Influenza “A” in…
Department of Energy USA is funding projects to slash GHG emissions from mac and cheese, ice cream, and more.
The Biden administration today announced the largest investment in cleaning up industrial greenhouse gas emissions to date. The Department of Energy (DOE) selected 33 projects across more than 20 states to receive up to $6 billion in federal funding for clean energy technologies. It’s a diverse cohort spanning from mac-and-cheese maker Kraft Heinz to manufacturers…