Milking” alt-dairy potential: dsm-firmenich displays tech
Swiss-Dutch firm dsm-firmenich is bridging the gap between plant- and dairy-based beverages by “redefining” the alt-dairy experience with technology that imparts authentic, creamy taste while meeting evolving consumer demands. Its Dynarome DA innovation smooths out off-notes from plant proteins while enhancing mouthfeel, and Smart Milk flavor technology imparts rich, buttery notes to bring plant-based milk closer to dairy…
Income Tax Bill 2025 to Tax Farming & Dairy Earnings!
The Income Tax Bill 2025 has introduced a significant shift in India’s tax policy, aiming to bring farming and dairy earnings under the tax net. For decades, agricultural income has enjoyed tax exemptions, but the government is now revising these rules to curb misuse and improve tax compliance. Many farmers, agricultural entrepreneurs, and dairy business owners are concerned about…
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…
Dairy flush puts everyone in trouble in Nepal
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday said that he has directed private dairies to settle the outstanding dues to farmers, an issue that has remained unresolved for the past two years. However, private dairies argue they are facing a dairy recession, a situation never seen before, and cannot pay farmers even after the prime…
Can Sahyadri Farms do an Amul?
The success of Sahyadri farms presents a blue print for the fruits and vegetables sector. India’s fruits and vegetables (F&V) sector is growing faster than cereals, contributing roughly 30% to the value of crop agriculture. It is also more nutritious. Yet, it receives far less policy focus and institutional support compared to cereals. Without organised…
PH, France partner for dairy sector development
The Philippines and France have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the dairy sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Saturday. In a news release, the DA announced the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the National Dairy Authority (NDA) and France-based Phylum SARL for the conduct of a feasibility study for…
Canada rejects NZ dairy protein ‘dumping’ claim
The Canadian government has brushed off criticism from the dairy industry in New Zealand, Australia and the US that it has been dumping dairy products on world markets, saying its exports aren’t on the rise. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman has meanwhile argued this is not the right time for New Zealand to…
Undocumented workers support America’s dairy industry
President Trump spent much of his campaign vowing “mass deportations” of undocumented immigrants, and the first weeks of his term have been marked by public displays of immigration enforcement. It could pose a blow to multiple parts of the country’s food supply chain, including the dairy industry, where more than half of the national workforce…
Infant formula: CMA to help parents save money
CMA infant formula study finds that a combination of factors is leading to poor outcomes for parents, who could be saving around £300 a year by switching to a lower priced brand Issues include the design and operation of current regulations and the responses of consumers to advertising which emphasises branding when, in fact, all…
Himachal became first state to set MSP for Milk
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that the state government was committed to strengthening the rural economy through sustainable and farmer-friendly policies. The government has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first state in the country to fix the highest support price for wheat and maize under natural farming. He said that…