NutriScore, Algorithm Update for Milk drinks and Beverages

On March 30, 2023 it Steering Committee of NutriScore (in which the governments of Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland participate) has approved an update of the algorithm for drinks. (1) This completes the update of the nutritional profiles of #NutriScore which began with the changes to the algorithm, approved on July 26, 2022,…

Top 10 Best Dairy Farming Companies In Europe 2023

Dairy farming is the process of breeding and raising dairy cows for the production of milk, which is used to make various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt. Dairy farming is an important sector of agriculture and plays a vital role in food production, both in Europe and globally. Here are some key points…

India’s regional taste profiles good for growth: Manish Bandlish

India’s regional taste profiles are seen as providing great potential for dairy players to unlock the next level of growth in value-added segments. One of the leaders in the segment, Mother Dairy bets big on the taste of the regions as it launches a range of ice creams with local flavours besides its popular Mishti Doi in the…

Markets wrap: Futures point to rise in Whole milk powder prices

The futures market is betting whole milk powder prices will rise at the Global Dairy Trade auction this week. At the last GDT auction two weeks ago  the headline price index jumped 3.2% following four consecutive declines. The average price for whole milk powder, which has the most impact on what farmers are paid, gained…

5% shift from loose to packed milk can create one Amul

To wear the hat of Amul Managing Director is not easy, and who would know it better than Jayen Mehta, the man who succeeded RS Sodhi as the chieftain. Amul, symbolic of India’s white revolution, has witnessed to its own set of controversies. “We take controversies in our stride,” said Mehta. Despite the competition, Amul…

There is so much to learn from Jayen Mehta MD Amul (GCMMF)

Today marks the beginning of my 33rd year with Amul. I joined GCMMF on May 1, 1991 after graduating from IRMA. It was a dream job, with a caveat of a 3 year bond which would pay my education loan. That 3 has become 33 today and I am still in my first job serving…

Firm milk prices key threat to falling inflation

Even as retail inflation is expected to start easing from April to about 5% if not lower thanks to broad-based fall in prices, elevated milk prices could play spoilsport, with analysts expecting milk inflation to remain near double digits at least through the summer. Despite India being the largest milk producer since 1998, the commodity…

Free Nandini milk for BPL families on BJP’s manifesto

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as a part of its Karnataka Elections 2023 manifesto. A high-level committee will be constituted for the purpose of implementing the UCC. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai released the party manifesto for the Assembly Polls on Monday in a huge event. CM Bommai said…

5 dairy brands that made India one of the top milk producer globally

India was the highest milk producer in the world in the year 2021-2022, contributing to 24% of the world’s milk production, according to the data from Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database (FAOSTAT). During the same period, Rajasthan emerged as the highest milk-producing state in the country, contributing to 15.05% of the total milk…

TN dairy farmers to get 2 lakh jersey cows to keep milk flowing

After being snubbed by a section of dairy farmers who have been selling their milk to private dairies for a higher price since January, Aavin has decided to purchase two lakhs crossbred jersey milch cows from other states as part of its plan to facilitate loans to dairy farmers. According to sources, each cow may…