Amul may takeover Sanchi – State dairy federation of Madhya Pradesh
Amul is in talks for a possible takeover of Sanchi Dairy – a brand as familiar to Madhya Pradesh homes as Nandini in Karnataka, and just as emotive. The BJP-led MP govt wants to adopt the Gujarat-based Amul-like model for Sanchi in MP, sources told TOI, adding that whether Amul will ‘assist’ Sanchi to increase its base in MP or…
Delhi High Court: City Dairies Fail Statutory Compliance
Observing that “citizens are consuming” milk products “which may not be very safe”, the Delhi High Court Wednesday said it will set up a “pilot project” in Madanpur Khadar Dairy — one of the nine designated dairies in the city — to address issues such as the use of “spurious” banned drugs like Oxytocin which…
MeraPashu360 provides doorstep delivery of cattle to farmers
MeraPashu360, a startup founded by alumni from IIT Madras, is aiming to cater to the rural landscape in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi with its doorstep delivery system for cattle and related needs of dairy farmers. The online marketplace introduced by MeraPashu360 allows dairy farmers to buy and/or sell cattle as well as procure…
GDT dairy price index moves up by 1.8% Cheddar leads the growth rally
After going backwards in March, the Global Dairy Trade market has recovered its momentum, with the 2024 New Zealand dairy season likely to end on a high note. In the latest auction, whole milk powder rose 2.4% and cheddar 6%, contributing to the GDT index rise of 1.8%. Anhydrous milk fat prices are now the…
MilkLane: Redefining Indian Dairy with Technology and Transparency
MilkLane, an innovative dairy unit of agri-tech platform Innoterra, is redefining the way milk is produced, sourced, and delivered. With a focus on quality, traceability, and financial inclusion, MilkLane is bridging the gap between technology and traditional dairy farming. Quality Assurance: Safe Milk for All MilkLane’s commitment to quality begins at the source. MilkLane is India’s first…
Milk production makes white revolution in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in milk production in recent years as the production amount has increased by manifolds. At present, 83.45 per cent of the total demand for milk is met from local sources, according to the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) data. Stakeholders said milk production has risen in recent times due to…
the idea of veganism is considered too “militant” for many
There it sits, in all its flaky glory, with a crust the colour of autumn leaves, and two plump claws almost begging to be torn off and devoured. Light as air and as French as the guillotine. One impeccable croissant. But this particular pastry – among dozens crowding a display shelf in an unremarkable looking boulangerie in…
The impact of rising temperature on Indian dairy
Summers in India are getting hotter and 2024 will be no different. The Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) forecast for 2024 indicates that India will face a harsh summer with longer than usual heat waves. Last year was the 2nd hottest year for India (2016 being the hottest) in the last 122 years, exposing humans, animals…
Nestle India CMD Dismisses NGO Accusations on Baby Food
Recently, Nestle India CMD Suresh Narayanan was in the hot seat as he fielded questions on the sugar controversy triggered by a recent report released by Swiss investigative organisation Public Eye. Narayanan vehemently dismissed accusations made by the Swiss NGO about Nestle having “double standards” for developed and developing markets. The report alleged that Nestle’s…
New Cow’s Milk Substitute May Impact New Zealand Dairy
Scientists have found a new way to make a substitute for cow’s milk that could have a radical effect on the dairy industry. It’s called precision fermentation – creating cow protein in the lab – and could replace dairy ingredients, which make up a significant proportion of New Zealand’s export market. “Precision fermentation of dairy…