OMFED to set up three new milk plants in Odisha
Odisha govt is planning expansion of Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) by setting up three new milk plants in Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Balasore. OMFED, the major dairy producer in the state, will also launch chocolates and mineral water. The govt has decided to transfer money to milk farmers through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT), said fisheries…
Milk: A Timeless Elixir Across Cultures and History
In an era where the younger generation questions milk’s value and regulators inexplicably undervalue one of the most nutritionally dense foods with unparalleled bioactive ingredients, I felt compelled to explore the rich history of milk—not just in India but on a global scale. Milk has been an integral part of human civilization since time immemorial….
Karnataka HC notice to state, Centre on sale of breast milk
The Karnataka high court issued notices to both the state and central governments in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) against the commercialisation of breast milk by private companies. The PIL, filed by Bengaluru resident Munegowda, challenged the involvement of private companies in the collection, marketing, and sale of human breast milk. During the…
Maize research body seeks aflatoxin management in DDGS
Amid concerns over aflatoxin levels in dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) and an increasing demand by the feed industry for its import, the ICAR’s maize research institute has said it is possible to reduce the levels to the permissible limit of 20 PPM (parts per million), using various technologies and post-harvest practices. According to…
Here’s why thieves may be stealing butter in Canada
The case of the missing butter remains a mystery, but some have ideas on what’s behind the unusual crimes. As shoplifting rises in grocery stores amid Canada’s cost-of-living crisis, police and a few industry experts say thieves have taken particular interest in the product. Recent large-scale thefts of butter — worth thousands of dollars in…
Baby milk prices punish those who don’t breastfeed – BBC
The high price of baby formula makes parents feel “punished” for not breastfeeding, mums and dads have told the BBC. The cost of baby milk has surged in recent years, while retailers in the UK are not allowed to advertise or offer discounts on infant formula because it might discourage breastfeeding. Parenting site Mumsnet says…
Inter Dairy Expo 5-7 Dec 2024: Shaping the Future of India’s Dairy
Having clocked in the best decade in its entire history, Indian Dairy sector is getting further fillip with “Inter Dairy Expo 2024”, an initiative of VA Exhibitions in association with India Dairy Association (West Zone) which is scheduled to be organized from December 5 – 7, 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai INDIA showcasing complete value chain of dairy…
Production and Use of milk and milkproducts in EU-Eurostat
Milk production Raw milk production of 160.0 million tonnes in 2022, 96 % of which was cows’ milk The production of raw milk on the EU’s farms was an estimated 160.0 million tonnes in 2022, which would represent a year-on-year decrease of 0.3 million tonnes. This relative stability in the level of EU production can be put in some…
CM inaugurates new milk processing plant in Himachal
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the new milk processing plant of Milkfed with a capacity of 50 thousand liters per day, built at a cost of Rs. 25.67 crore in Duttnagar of Rampur Assembly constituency. A plant of 20 thousand liters capacity is already installed here, increasing the total capacity of this…
Chamul reduces Milk Price in Karnataka by Re 1/liter
Chamarajanagar Milk Union (Chamul) reduced its procurement price by Re 1 per litre, effective Nov 11, impacting 35,000 milk producers in the district. Chamul, which procures 2.80 lakh litres daily, previously paid Rs 31.2 per litre, but now offers Rs 30.2. It still continues to offer Rs 32.7 per litre for the best quality milk from producers. Chamarajanagar…