Jersey cow delivers an Ongole breed calf in Annamayya district
A Jersey cow at Settigunta village in Annamayya district has given birth to an Ongole breed calf as part of a winter embryo transplant procedure overseen by Dr. Pratap, a veterinarian at the Government Veterinary Hospital. Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, Dr. Pratap said that the process began on September 29 of last…
Madurai: Large cooperatives deduct commission, incentives, say dairy farmers
Stating that bigger units deduct commission and the incentive offered by Aavin is not reaching them, many small milk cooperative societies sought transfer of ownership of bulk milk coolers (BMC) from bigger milk cooperatives to the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Aavin). According to official records, over 870 milk cooperative societies are registered under…
Worms in Amul buttermilk ordered online, company responds
Recent incident of live worms found in Amul buttermilk ordered online raises questions about food safety and quality control. Consumer outrage prompts discussions on social media regarding the responsibility of major brands to ensure product quality. Fast-paced lives and a lack of time have made food delivery apps a part of our daily lives. It provides much-needed…
Why dairies, farmers aren’t pleased with the state’s Rs 5/litre milk subsidy in Maharashtra
Dairies and dairy farmers in Maharashtra found themselves on the same boat in expressing their displeasure at the state government’s Rs 5/litre subsidy for dairy farmers. Farmers continued their agitation for their demand of a minimum procurement price of Rs 40/litre, while dairies have complained of the financial losses this would bring upon them. Here…
CO2-Derived Butter Tastes Authentic -Startup Challenging Traditional Dairy
Churning traditional butter from cow’s milk has a significant impact on the environment. Savor, a company backed by Bill Gates, aims to change this. They have developed a method to make butter using captured carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrogen. This process is entirely plant-based and avoids the environmental issues linked to both dairy and some…
Dairy giant Yili explores Xampla’s nutrient microcapsule tech
UK-based materials technology company Xampla has partnered with the Yili Innovation Centre Europe to deploy its nutrient microcapsule technology. The plant-based packaging material protects ingredients in beverages, from production to digestion, without changing product taste or texture. The technology guards against degradation risks from UV (ultraviolet), pH (potential of hydrogen) or heat shock in products, to fortify…
Milky Mist likely to hit stock market with IPO, seeks Rs 20,000 crore valuation
Milky Mist is planning to raise funds via initial public offering (IPO), reported MoneyControl citing sources familiar with the matter. The paneer-to-ice cream maker is looking to expand its dairy product portfolio to take on its arch rival Amul, said the report. The report said that a number of marquee Indian investment and merchant bankers…
Southeast Asia Is Buying Less Dairy: The Two Big Reasons Why
The United States has been shipping fewer dairy products to Southeast Asia despite strong economic growth in the region. For the first five months of 2024, U.S. exports to the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore slipped 5% to 440.7 million pounds compared to the same period in 2023. “So far, 2024 exports to…
Expectations of the Indian Dairy Industry from Modi 3.0 in FY 25
As the Indian dairy industry looks to FY 25 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term, it anticipates a series of strategic interventions and supportive policies from the government. Given the industry’s critical role in the national economy and its impact on rural livelihoods, several key areas need urgent attention to ensure…
Vinamilk Shares Its Innovation and Sustainability Strategy at Global Dairy Congress 2024
Vinamilk, Vietnam’s leading dairy company, received close attention from key players in the global dairy sector during its presentation at the 2024 Global Dairy Congress. Attending the conference for the fourth time, Vinamilk highlighted its comprehensive innovation strategies and the aspirational path it has embarked on to achieve its Dairy Net Zero 2050 goal. Vinamilk’s presentation showcased its commitment to…