Heavy metals lead and cadmium detected in protein powders
Protein powders have emerged as the trusted supplements to build muscles and boost satiety for highly active people and busy professionals. However, as per a new investigation, many commercially available protein powders have worrying amounts of heavy metals like lead and cadmium. The highest amounts of lead and cadmium has been found in plant-based, organic and…
Assam Cabinet approves Rs 5/litre milk subsidy
The State Cabinet today approved a subsidy of Rs 5 per litre to dairy farmers who sell their milk to cooperatives. This will be in addition to the incentives given to the farmers by the cooperatives. The Cabinet also decided to set up two milk processing units at Jorhat and Dibrugarh, and approved Rs 150…
Technology drives Paneer production amid rising global demand
Paneer, the soft, creamy cheese at the heart of so many Indian dishes, is undergoing a transformation. From curries to snacks, this protein-packed dairy favourite has been a kitchen staple for generations. However, as demand for paneer soars in India and the global market, traditional methods of production are struggling to keep up. One of…
Milma, Kerala Bank sign MoU to extend credit
Milma, aimed at enhancing credit flow to the dairy sector, has signed an MoU with Kerala Bank to ramp up credit support to dairy farmers. The MoU was exchanged by Milma Managing Director Asif K Yusuf and Kerala Bank CEO Jorty M Chacko in the presence of Milma Chairman KS Mani and Kerala Bank President…
Milk to sweets, 1 in 5 samples fail quality test in Haryana
In Haryana, the quality of food continues to reveal unsettling trends. From milk and spices to sweets and cereals, routine checks by the state’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) have uncovered widespread non-compliance with safety standards. With nearly one in five food samples analysed (where a lab report is available) failing the quality test from…
CM announces Cow protection year in MP
Chief minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday announced that from Chaitra to Gudi Padwa festival, the state will observe “Cow Protection Year.” As part of this initiative, one village in each block will be developed as a “Vrindavan Village” to promote milk production and rural livelihoods. To further encourage dairy farming, the govt will provide subsidies for rearing milch animals and…
Suzuki Motor to acquire 26% in NDDB’s bio-gas venture
Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to acquire 26 per cent in NDDB Mirda Ltd — a bio-gas venture of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) — as part of its plans to use compressed bio-gas (CBG) for its vehicles. The deal also allows Suzuki to gradually raise equity in NDDB Mirda to 49 per cent….
A large UK study has found further evidence that people with more calcium in their diet – equivalent to a glass of milk a day – can help reduce their risk of bowel cancer. The researchers analysed the diets of more than half a million women over 16 years and found dark leafy greens, bread…
Nova Dairy’s Malanpur plant completes 25 years
Nova Dairy has marked the 25th anniversary of its Malanpur plant. The plant was established on December 26, 1999. A media statement said that over the years the plant has played a pivotal role in fulfilling the company’s mission of delivering superior dairy products to millions of households across India. Quoting Ravin Saluja, Director of…
No need to serve milk daily under free meals program: PCO
Head of the Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Hasan Nasbi said that the daily provision of milk is not compulsory under the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program given the varying milk supply in each region. “It can be provided at least once a week; milk is not a must. It is not a mandatory item on…