Mother Dairy turnover may rise 15% to cross Rs 17K cr in FY25
Mother Dairy is likely to achieve 15 per cent growth in turnover this fiscal to more than Rs 17,000 crore on strong demand for its food products and expansion of production capacity as well as distribution network. Besides fresh milk and other dairy products, Mother Dairy sells edible oils under ‘Dhara’ brand and horticulture (fresh…
Building a Culture of Consistency in Dairy
Consistency in dairy products is not just a technical challenge—it is a strategic necessity. Consumers expect the same taste, texture, and quality every time they buy milk, butter, cheese, or yogurt. However, delivering uniformity in dairy products is far more complex than in many other industries. It requires managing multiple variables, from breed and feeding…
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…
Rajasthan Farmer Builds Rs 17 Crore Organic farm and Dairy
Lekh Ram Yadav turned his 550-acre organic farm and dairy business into a Rs 17 crore venture by using sustainable practices, organic farming, and indigenous cows, emphasizing profitability through dedication and knowledge. Ram began his dairy business with 120 indigenous ‘Sahiwal’ cows Five years ago. (Pic Credit: Lekh Ram Yadav) Lekh Ram Yadav is a…
Back to the humble beginnings of Nandini in Kodagu town
In the quiet town of Kudige in Kodagu, an old dairy facility stands as a reminder of the humble beginnings of what would become one of India’s most iconic dairy brands, Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) Nandini. Once a bustling cooperative hub where fresh milk was collected from local farmers, the site now lies in decay,…
Ongole Breed Cow Breaks World Record sold For Rs 40 Cr
An Indian-origin cow, sold for Rs 40 crore at an auction in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has set the Guinness World Record for being the most expensive cattle. Viatina-19 reportedly weighs around 1,101 kg, twice the average weight of other cows of the same Nelore breed. The 53-month-old stands out for her gorgeous white fur, loose skin, and…
Private dairies to hike milk by ₹2 and curd by ₹5/kg
Your morning coffee or tea could get dearer this week, with many private dairies increasing milk prices by 2/litre. These are the second set of companies to hike milk prices this year. Curd prices will rise by 5/kg. Taking a cue from dairies in neighbouring states, which announced hikes earlier this year, Tamil Nadu Dairy…
Cracks in Milk: Detecting Adulteration
Cracks in paint coatings could soon become a thing of the past. In a new study, researchers from the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru have found a way to delay the onset of cracks after studying them in great detail. As playful as this sounds, the technique has potential applications in diagnosing diseases and…
The role of research in dairy industry decarbonisation
With concerns over greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, nutrient management, water usage, and land use, the industry faces mounting pressure to improve its environmental footprint. At the core of these sustainability challenges is animal health, which has a profound impact on dairy production efficiency, economic viability, and environmental sustainability. A recent study published in the Journal of…
DAHD Schemes around Dairy Value Chain in India
Animal Husbandry is an important sub-sector of Indian agricultural economy and plays a multifaceted role in providing nutrition and livelihood support to the rural population. Milk plays an important role in nutritional security as it is important source of animal protein. Milk is a near complete food and has high nutritive value. It contains body…