Allahabad High Court dismisses dairy’s appeal
The Allahabad High Court while dismissing an application said that in case of sale of unsafe or sub-standard milk, the date of commission of offence would be the date when the report of food analyst is received about its quality and not by the date when the sample of food is collected. A Single Bench of…
Kishore Indukuri shifted gears to supplying adulterant-free milk
Sid’s Farm has its genesis in the entrepreneurial dream of Kishore Indukuri, a US-returned engineer, but evolved to ensure the well-being of the community. As a youngster, Kishore had achieved what every other Telugu boy dreams of — entering an IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) and building a career in the USA. Eventually, this IIT…
Quality of milk is top priority for 54% of Indian consumers
More than half of Indian (54%) consumers ranked quality of milk as a top priority while purchasing milk. Godrej Jersey’s Milk Report also revealed that Indians are ready to increase milk consumption if they are assured of milk quality and safety. Titled ‘Bottoms Up…India Says Cheers to Milk’ the comprehensive study covering consumer responses from Delhi, Lucknow,…
Odisha to double milk production by 2030
The Odisha government has set the target to double the milk production in the state in next five years and touch 150 lakh litre per day by 2030, said Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (FARD) minister Gokulananda Mallik on Tuesday. Speaking at a state-level event organised to mark National Milk Day, the minister said the…
Ananda Dairy Introduces India’s First Paneer Spread
New Delhi, India – [27th Nov 2024] – Ananda Dairy, one of India’s leading dairy brands, has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation in the form of Ananda Paneer Spread, the country’s first-ever spread made entirely from paneer. This launch marks a significant step in providing health-conscious consumers with a nutritious, protein-rich alternative to traditional spreads. …
Remembering Dr Verghese Kurien on National Milk Day
India commemorates National Milk Day in tribute to Dr. Verghese Kurien, the progenitor of the White Revolution, and to acknowledge the indefatigable contributions of the nation’s agriculturists. As of 2024, owing to Dr. Kurien’s prescient stewardship and the relentless diligence of these farmers, India retains its stature as the preeminent milk producer globally. The nation accounts…
Maharashtra Milk Price Slump: Farmers Fight Back
Dairy farmers in Western Maharashtra have been hit hard after Gokul Milk and other major unions, including Warana and Rajarambapu, reduced the purchase price of cow’s milk by Rs 3 per litre, according to a Mid-day report. This decision came just after the election results, leaving many farmers in financial difficulty. Previously, Gokul paid Rs…
India’s dairy import certificate disadvantageous for US exporters
The US has alleged that India’s new dairy import certificate requirements put dairy products from the country at an unfair disadvantage compared to domestically produced items and called for a further delay in its implementation so that both sides could explore ways to resolve differences. “The United States values its trade relationship with India and…
HUL ice-cream business demerger clears first hurdle after board nod
The board of directors of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) on Monday gave an in-principle approval to demerge the ice-cream business into an independent listed entity. Subject to necessary approvals and procedures, shareholders of HUL will receive shares in the new entity in proportion to their shareholding in the company, HUL said in a release. For the…
Milk production annual growth rate slips further to 3.78% in FY24
India’s annual growth rate in milk production has slowed down further to 3.78 per cent in 2023-24, though the country continues to remain the world’s largest producer at 239.3 million tonnes, latest government data showed. The growth rate in milk production was 6.62 per cent in financial year 2017-18 (FY18); 6.47 per cent in…