Purabi Dairy inks pact with Assam to run 5,000 litre dairy plant
West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), known under the brand Purabi Dairy, on Sunday said it has joined hands with the Assam government to operate a 5,000-litre daily capacity plant in Dhemaji district. Purabi Dairy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Dairy Development (DoDD), enabling WAMUL to operate…
The NZ dairy expert, the remote rural Indian village, and a trade lesson
On the border of Delhi and Haryana in northern India, in the village of Janti Khurd, bluntly translated as ‘small community’, you are more likely to encounter a traffic jam of ox than the vehicle pileups you see on the way there from nearby New Delhi. It’s here that in 2010 IT expert Deepak Raj…
McKinsey: US Dairy Sector Focus on Sustainability Challenge
McKinsey survey finds US dairy firms like Arla Foods, Müller and First Milk are prioritising sustainability issues including sustainable food production Whilst McKinsey, the global consulting firm, says progress on sustainability commitments is evident, it adds that farm-level emissions remain a stubborn challenge. McKinsey has completed its sixth annual survey of US dairy executives, conducted with…
India Leads Top 7 Largest Milk-Producing Countries followed by USA
Cow’s milk has been seeing a significant growing demand each year. Since 1961, the global milk production has reached 918 million tons in 2021. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), global milk production has reached 929.9 million tons in 2022. The following is a list of the 7 largest milk-producing…
Idaho dairy producers skeptical the net-zero goal is doable
Economists with the University of Idaho have been conducting research to help dairy producers meet an industrywide goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy launched the Net Zero Initiative in 2021. Idaho Dairymen’s Association coordinated and hosted a focus group comprising a representative sample of Idaho dairies to help the…
The world’s largest Statue of Holstein Friesian Cow
From towering fruits to colossal sculptures, the world’s largest food crop and livestock attractions captivate visitors with their impressive size and cultural significance. These monuments celebrate various crops’ rich heritage and economic importance across different regions. Salem Sue, the World’s Largest Holstein Cow, stands prominently above Interstate 94 near New Salem, North Dakota. Erected in…
2024 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards – 6 Finalists from India
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2024 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards that have been published today after a careful assessment by a prestigious jury of global dairy experts. The winners will be announced on October 18 during a Special Plenary Session on innovation at the IDF World Dairy Summit…
Harper Adams University Awardee Transforms Dairy Passion Into Successful Career
A fascination with dairy which began on her family’s farm in Northern Ireland has led an award-winning Harper Adams student to a graduate role with a major supermarket chain. BSc (Hons) Food Technology and Product Development student Grace Brown, from Newtownwards, Co. Down, first found herself thinking about where her food came from as a small child….
Global Dairy Price Index Moved up slightly at GDT event
The Global Dairy Index is up slightly. Tuesday’s trading session saw the price index go up four-tenths of a percent with an average price of $3,837 per metric ton. Cheddar cheese, anhydrous milk fat, and butter prices were up, while Lactose, Mozzarella cheese, skim milk powder and whole milk powder prices went down. There were…
PM Modi names dairy co-op titan ‘Amul’ in Made In India Success Story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spotlighted the success of the ‘Make In India’ initiative, emphasizing how it has propelled the nation’s economy onto the global stage. Among the notable mentions, Modi highlighted the dairy cooperative giant Amul for its significant global impact. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister stated, “Amul is…