Illegal imports from India prevent fair milk price in Nepal
Dairy farmers have complained that they are not receiving the price set by the government for their milk, as locally produced milk is unable to get a fair market price due to dairy products imported from the Indian border region. Dairy farmers have complained that they are not receiving the price set by the…
Which countries pay the least and most for milk?
Is your milk habit now a drain on your grocery budget? The staple has become a whole lot more expensive in numerous countries over the past few years. A slew of factors is behind the surge in prices. General inflation has driven up the cost of everything, while increased production expenses, including rising feed, energy…
Milk price protection through hedging at farmers’ fingertips
Dairy farmers are to be offered Milk Price Protection through their Figured farm financial management platform, the largest in use by farmers and their accountants. The MPP product, said Figured, can help manage milk price volatility and protect farm income. Figured has teamed up with StoneX, a global agricultural risk management firm, to offer what…
Dairy farmers to protest over milk procurement prices
Urging the State government to increase the procurement price of milk, the Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Association has announced a state-wide protest on March 18. Addressing the media here on Tuesday, Association state president K. Mohammed Ali said 15 lakh families are engaged in milk production. Aavin procures only 35 lakh litres from them every…
100% circularity in dairy sector by processing skin, bones-Shah
Maintaining that the dairy sector is probably the only way to control the exodus of people from villages to cities, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said circularity in the sector should not be limited to processing dung, but it should also include using skin and bones of the cattle and making machinery used…
Jubilant Foodworks growth story: Sameer Khetarpal
Jubilant FoodWorks CEO Sameer Khetarpal discusses the company’s growth strategy, including expanding from 465 to 700 cities and increasing store count. By avoiding price hikes for 10 quarters, Domino’s increased market share. Focus on fast delivery, better consumer value, and strong same-store growth aim to enhance returns. Future plans include aggressive store expansion and scaling…
The Indian Dairy CEO’s Dilemma: Balancing Sustainability, Talent, and Growth
While preparing notes to moderate a CEO roundtable session for an upcoming program at 51st Dairy Industry conference at Patna, I came across an insightful global survey that annually assesses the priorities of dairy industry leaders. Conducted by McKinsey & Company in collaboration with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), this research provides a clear…
Vadilal Ice cream Success Story: Meet Vadilal Gandhi
Vadilal Success Story: If you’ve ever savored a scoop of Vadilal ice cream, you’ve experienced a taste that has been over a century in the making. But did you know that Vadilal’s journey began long before India’s independence? What started as a humble soda shop in 1907 has grown into one of India’s most beloved…
Dairytales: Arla’s smokescreen for its lack of climate action
The world has been experiencing record-breaking and deadly heat over the past decade, with 2024 becoming the hottest year yet. In 2021, scientists declared that, in order to halt this rise in global temperatures, swift action to reduce methane emissions was needed.[i] This is because methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2) while…
Widespread E. coli contamination found in Egyptian dairy
No one should have to fear food poisoning every time they eat or drink, but the reality, even in the 21st century, is that risks remain. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led Egypt-Japan research team found E. coli prevalent in over 25% of popular milk and dairy products in Egypt. Of the 210 samples of raw milk, cheese, and…