Ahmedabad Mandates Paneer Type Disclosure
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has directed food businesses to clearly specify whether the paneer served is milk-based or analogue, following widespread quality violations detected during recent inspections. Over the past three months, 85 paneer samples were collected, of which 25 were found substandard, prompting stricter enforcement. The civic body has emailed over 15,000 food business…
₹22 Cr Dung Project Stalls in Ludhiana
A ₹22–22.5 crore cow dung collection project in Ludhiana has stalled just months after launch, as a deadlock between the Municipal Corporation (MC) and dairy owners disrupts operations at major dairy complexes. The initiative, aimed at curbing pollution in the Buddha Dariya, required dairy farmers to place dung outside their units for centralized lifting, but…
Value-Added Dairy Gains Momentum in Urban India
India’s urban dairy consumption is undergoing a major shift from traditional liquid milk to value-added dairy products, driven by changing lifestyles, rising incomes and increasing health awareness among consumers. Products such as flavoured milk, yogurt, cheese, paneer, probiotic drinks and fortified dairy beverages are witnessing strong demand, particularly among younger and working populations seeking convenience…