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…
Gujarat ranks fourth in Milk production in India
Ahead of the National Milk Day, being celebrated on Tuesday, the state govt said that over the past 22 years, Gujarat’s milk production increased by 11.96 million metric tonnes. The state govt said in a statement on Monday that with an annual milk production of 17.28 million metric tonnes, Gujarat ranks fourth in the country. The…
Why China’s dairy industry slowing down
The China dairy industry is grappling with economic and demographic pressures, signaling a potential end to a decades-long growth boom, according to S&P Global Ratings’ “China’s Long Dairy Boom Starts to Fade” report. “Moderating growth in China’s dairy sector will compel rated firms to enter new categories and to expand offshore, pushing up leverage and adding volatility…
Ban On Antibiotics In Animal Food Products To Help Curb AMR
The decision by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban the use of some antibiotics in animal food products will help curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), according to a new report. In October, the FSSAI banned the use of some antibiotics used in the production of meat, meat…
MP aims for 20 % share in country’s milk production: CM
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that 9 percent of the total milk production of the country is produced in Madhya Pradesh. Coordinated efforts will be made to take it to 20 percent. CM Dr. Yadav was discussing with senior officials in a high-level meeting regarding increasing milk collection in the organised sector and…