House committee to probe irregularities in Visakha dairy
Andhra Pradesh State Assembly on Wednesday decided to constitute a House committee to look into the corruption and irregularities in Visakha dairy. A.P. Assembly witnessed a heated discussion over the alleged Visakha Dairy scam, during the question hour on Wednesday. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) legislators Palla Srinivasa Rao and Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu, reeling out statistics,…
Challenges of Traceability in the Dairy Industry
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving global food market, ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of dairy products has become paramount. With consumers demanding greater transparency and accountability from food producers, traceability has emerged as a critical factor in building trust and confidence in the dairy supply chain. Traceability is defined as the ability to track…
Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability signed at IDF
As the recognized global voice of dairy and the leading source of expertise and scientific knowledge, IDF has taken the initiative in developing a declaration to reiterate and reinforce the dairy sector’s commitment to a sustainable transformation of the whole value chain. This document was presented at the end of the IDF World Dairy Summit…
IDF Awards During IDF World Dairy Summit 2024
At the highly anticipated Gala Dinner of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024, held on October 17 in Paris, France, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) presented its most prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the global dairy sector. These honors celebrated excellence in dairy science, leadership, and promotion, reflecting IDF’s commitment to innovation and quality…
Nestle Launches Sugar-Free Cerelac Variants in India
FMCG major Nestle India on Thursday said it will soon launch variants “with no refined sugar” of its infant food Cerelac. The announcement is important as Nestle India, part of Swiss multinational Nestle SA, recently faced criticism for having added sugar in Cerelac. In the company’s earnings statement CMD Suresh Narayanan said: “We have achieved…
Nandini’s new whey-based idli and dosa batter to hit Bengaluru market soon
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is all set to introduce idli and dosa batter under its Nandini brand in Bengaluru. Nandini batter will be available in 450-gram and 900-gram packs.(PTI) According to a report by Moneycontrol, the batter will be available in 450-gram and 900-gram packs, will be unique for its whey protein base, which enhances both…
ACC, Adani Foundation Launch Milk Center for Dairy Farmers
ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is committed to facilitating sustainable livelihoods for rural dairy farmers. Along with the Adani Foundation, the Company has established the Annapurna Milk Collection Centre in Annibaijal village, near ACC Tikaria, in collaboration with Mother Dairy. This project supports over 100 dairy farmers across 10 villages, and has…
FSSAI’s Registration Mandate: Boosting Clean Milk and Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a recent notification mandating the registration of primary milk producers, aimed at improving milk safety, traceability, and quality. This move targets the unorganized sector of the dairy industry, especially small and marginal dairy farmers, to raise awareness about clean milk production and address prevalent…
Added sugar levels in flavored school milk sees huge drop
The Healthy School Milk Commitment has led to a reduction of added sugar levels by 10% in flavored school milk between the 2023 and 2024 school years, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). The Commitment was launched in April 2023 by 37 school milk processors representing approximately 95% of the school milk volume in…
Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
October 16, 2024 is World Food Day with the theme this year being ‘right to foods for a better life and a better future’. The theme highlights the importance of access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all. The Rome-based agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund…