Purabi Dairy sells over 2 lakh litres of dairy during Bihu
The dairy cooperative on Friday said that it achieved 35% higher sales volume as compared to last year’s Magh Bihu. The curd sales grew by a whopping 70% this year. In the same period, cream sales also increased by 40% as compared to last year. “We are happy to note that the people of the…
Fact Check: Bovaer’s active ingredient not detected
There is no evidence that the active ingredient in Bovaer, an emissions-reducing additive fed to cows, is present in dairy products that are eventually consumed by humans, contrary to suggestion made by social media users sharing a document that warns against direct contact with the product. Dairy producer Arla Foods a joint initiative with British supermarkets…
ED attaches over Rs 440 cr assets of ex-promoters of Kwality
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Thursday said it has attached assets worth more than Rs 440 crore in Delhi, Haryana and Punjab as part of an alleged bank loan fraud linked money laundering case against former promoters of dairy major Kwality Ltd. An order was issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) for the…
AP, Telangana Should Focus On Agri Value Chains
Agricultural development has to ensure that farmers make money. The profitability of many agricultural activities is uncertain due to many reasons beyond the control of the farmer. One of the remedies suggested is to move farmers to value chains which give farmers more profitable opportunities. Currently, India exports about 50B$ worth of agricultural produce but…
Soren govt to promote the state milk brand- Medha
The Jharkhand government has decided to set up booths outside the government offices across the state in a bid to promote its milk brand Medha, an official said on Friday. The State-owned dairy brand Medha is a part of the Jharkhand Milk Federation (JMF). As per website of JMP- jmp.coop, “Medha Dairy Point in Raghunathpur,Ranchi listed…
Hatsun Agro Q3 Results net profit falls 29%
Dairy and dairy products maker Hatsun Agro Products Ltd on Thursday (January 16) reported a 28.6% year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit at ₹41 crore for the third quarter that ended December 31, 2024. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, Hatsun Agro Products posted a net profit of ₹57.4 crore. Hatsun’s revenue from…
UK bans German dairy products after FMD case
Britain has banned imports of German pork, lamb, beef and dairy products to prevent foot-and-mouth disease spreading to the UK after a case of the disease was confirmed last Friday on the outskirts of Berlin. As well as prohibiting imports of ham, bacon, salami and cheese, the measure bans the import of live cattle, sheep…
Dairy Outlook for summer in India is positive : R S Sodhi
RS Sodhi discusses the pressure on milk associations to seek price hikes amid rising costs. The outlook for the summer season suggests potential price adjustments due to increased demand and supply challenges. Watch the video here (Source : Dairynews7x7 Jan 15th 2025 ET Now)
From Dairy Farms to Cricket Fields: Indian Women Shines
Indian women’s cricket team registered its largest-ever win by runs when it defeated Ireland in the 3rd W-ODI of the three-match series in Rajkot on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, the host piled on the runs and scored 435 for five in its 50 overs. There have been only six instances of 400+ team scores…
Odisha govt plans- 200 ml of milk in mid-day meals
Odisha’s Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik on Tuesday said the state government is planning to include 200 ml of fortified milk in mid-day meals for school children. The minister’s comment comes a day after President Droupadi Murmu virtually launched a ‘Gift Milk’ initiative of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for the…