What vegetarianism means in India ?
If being vegetarian means having diets loaded with dal (pulses), sabzi (vegetables) and phal (fruits), sans any animal-origin products, most Indians would probably not make the cut. The latest official Survey on Household Consumption Expenditure for 2022-23 (August-July) shows that the average monthly per capita spending in rural India on vegetables (at Rs 202.86), fresh and dry fruits (Rs 140.16)…
WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India
(Reuters)-The World Health Organization on Tuesday said a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. The patient was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospital due to persistent severe respiratory issues,…
Innoterra Appoints Avinash Kasinathan as Head of India Business
We are delighted to announce that Avinash Kasinathan has joined Innoterra as the Head of India business, effective immediately. Avinash brings with him rich experience in strategy, technology, and the agriculture sector. Avinash Kasinathan, Managing Director, Head of India Business, Innoterra Avinash started his career as a consultant at McKinsey. Prior to joining Innoterra, he…
How Indian Dairytech Startups Are Spearheading White Revolution 2.0 In India
SUMMARY Indian dairytech startups are combating age-old issues of poor quality feed, substandard animal healthcare, and poor disease management The Indian dairy startup landscape has evolved on the back of new-age platforms taking over legacy brands like Amul, Mother Dairy and others through retail channels Ranging from using IoT (Internet of Things) devices to leveraging…
India’s milk production could reach 300 Billion Litrs by 2030
India contributes to over 25% of global dairy production and has consistently held the top position as the world’s largest milk producer since 1997. In FY23, the country produced around 231 million tonnes of milk, registering a growth rate of 6% CAGR over the period. past decade. A report by NITI Aayog predicts that the…
Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in India, other Asian, African countries
The report highlighted that in India, where sales surpassed $250 million in 2022, all Cerelac baby cereals contain added sugar World’s largest consumer goods and manufacturer of baby formula, Nestle, reportedly adds sugar to infant milk sold in India, other Asian, African countries. According to a staggering report from Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organisation, Nestle added…
Top 10 milk producing countries in the world – 2024
Explore the 2024 rankings of the Top 10 largest milk producing countries. Uncover the leading Global milk production ranking and discover key players in Milk production by country 2024. Get insights into Major milk producing countries and their contributions to the World largest milk producing country. The top 10 largest milk producing countries in the world are India,…
Cereals, milk, vegetables turn costlier on month; potato prices zoom
Retail food inflation softened marginally to 8.52% in March, 2024 from 8.66% in previous month due to sequential drop in prices of pulses an edible oils and spices, and a high base. The prices of key items like cereals, milk, meat and vegetables, however, saw a rise on a month-on-month basis. The relevant consumer food…
EFTA countries focus on green tech in trade deal with India; dairy, agri out of ambit
With a historic trade deal signed between India the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), all member countries are looking to deepen trade links and benefits for respective citizens and companies. India is expected to get $100 billion in investment from the EFTA countries in the next 15 years under the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement…
After millets Brazilian markets are eyeing Indian dairy products
India and Brazil are discussing a proposal to open the Brazilian market for Indian dairy products, including camel milk and special cheese, two senior officials from the two countries said. Both governments are collaborating on this initiative, following the recent opening of Brazil to Indian millet exports. The proposed partnership also involves plans to set…