Tetra Pak pioneers recycled polymer packaging in India
Tetra Pak has become the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to integrate certified recycled polymers into their packaging. The company’s new carton packages, to be implemented from April 1, 2025, incorporate 5% certified recycled polymers, aligning with the Indian government’s Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2022. Tetra Pak announced on Monday…
Agricultural protectionism pushes up India’s import tariff
India’s import tariffs are five times that of the U.S. and the highest among BRICS nations Tariffs levied on imports into India are five times higher than what the United States levies on its imports. The average duty levied by India was 17% in 2023, compared to 3.3% levied by the U.S. Also, the average…
India’s ₹10 beverages- Campa, Smoodh and now, Amul Tru
Amul, Parle Agro, Reliance Consumer Products and Dabur are expanding their ₹10 beverage offerings to meet rising demand for affordable drinks. Amul launched Tru dairy-based drinks at this price, impacting competitors like Coca-Cola and Pepsi. From buttermilk to fruit drinks and sparkling beverages, consumer companies are driving deeper into the market for ₹10 packs. Amul, Parle Agro,…
United States may seek agri & dairy market access in BTA
The United States (US) is expected to request more market access from India in sectors such as agriculture and dairy products, ethanol, and medical devices as part of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) that both countries aim to finalize within the next eight months, reported Business Standard. “The US will ask for major concessions in dairy and…
SIG to invest 40 mn euros for plant expansion in India
Global packaging solutions provider SIG will invest 40 million euros (around Rs 360 crore) in the second phase to increase capacity of its plant in India, a “key growth market” for the Swiss multinational, a top company official said. With the new tranche of fund infusion, the total investment of SIG at the Ahmedabad-based plant…
Boosting India’s Dairy Sector: Rashtriya Gokul Mission
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a significant initiative aimed at enhancing milk production and the productivity of bovines in India. Launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, this scheme has made remarkable strides in the dairy sector over the past decade. From 2014-15 to 2023-24, milk production in India surged from 146.31 million…
Editorial: Elusive India FTA
Without doubt, a priority of the Government this year will be to gain traction on the elusive free trade deal with India. After all, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has promised an FTA with India in this term. It seems the push for an FTA is not only coming from Wellington. New Delhi, for its part,…
India’s consumer market to be world’s second by 2030
India’s consumer market is on track to expand 46 per cent by 2030, making it the second-largest globally, according to the Edelweiss Mutual Fund report Rising incomes, a young workforce, and rapid urbanization are expected to drive consumption growth across the country. According to projections, consumer spending in India will rise to USD 4.3 trillion…
Bridge the milk divide for a nutritionally secure India
For a long time, India has told the incredible supply side story of its milk revolution. The White Revolution that was initiated by Verghese Kurien propelled India to become the world’s largest milk producer. It is now time to bring focus to demand and ensure that milk reaches the most vulnerable. Milk, a vital source…
Brazil offers expertise to boost India’s dairy cattle productivity
While India is the world’s largest milk producer, productivity remains low due to small herd sizes and a lack of genetic improvement in recent decades. Brazil, a major global producer of dairy products, has offered its expertise in the genetic improvement of dairy cattle through several technologies such as insemination and embryo transfer aimed at…