FIFI Collaborates with DAHD and FSSAI to Navigate Food and Agricultural Imports
The Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI), convened a significant regulatory session in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This initiative came into being on the context of FIFI organizing the largest U.S. Agricultural Trade Mission to India and offering an…
Back make in India with testing in India
People are fed by the food industry, which pays no attention to health … and are treated by the health industry, which pays no attention to food,” was the caustic observation of American writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry. While this critiques the organised medical profession’s inattention to nutrition and the role of the food industry,…
Will Indian moms forgive Cerelac and Bournvita?
Nestlé’s baby food brand Cerelac has found itself in the eye of a storm with a Swiss investigative organisation saying it contained high levels of added sugar in the products sold in India and other developing markets. As samples from the brand tested in European markets found no added sugar, Nestlé had to field…
Cola, beverage & dairy firms eye 25% growth this summer
Capitalising on the soaring temperature, FMCG firms selling juices, fizz drinks, ice creams and milk-based beverages, including Parle Agro, ITC Foods, Mother Dairy, Coca-Cola, and Rasna have ramped up the production and stocks of low-unit packs (between Rs 5- Rs 10) to drive consumption and volume growth. After a tepid 2023 due to a weak…
Mamta Jaisi Shudh, Maa Jaisi Mamta” Mother Dairy, Maa Jaisi
Celebrating the universal values of love, care, emotion and compassion embodied by mothers, India’s leading dairy brand Mother Dairy is all set to roll out its brand anthem and campaign in its latest communication headlined under “Mamta Jaisi Shudh, Maa Jaisi Mamta” Mother Dairy, Maa Jaisi. The Brand Film can be viewed here Penned by eminent…
IFF TRENDS REPORT: ADDED VALUE KEY TO SUCCESS IN INFLATION-HIT DAIRY SPACE
Amidst a challenging economic climate, IFF (NYSE: IFF), a global leader in food and beverage, home and personal care and health, unveils a report that uncovers the evolving consumer trends in the dairy and alternative dairy categories. The report, derived from a comprehensive quarterly global survey of 21,000 consumers and monthly market data*, highlights…
Boom in dairy business as summer advances in Odisha
With the severe heatwave showing no signs of relenting anytime soon, the demand for refreshing beverages like lassi and buttermilk has surged across the state leading to a significant uptick in the businesses of dairy shops and firms. The heatwave since the beginning of April has made dairy products a go-to choice for consumers. This…
How Indian Dairytech Startups Are Spearheading White Revolution 2.0 In India
SUMMARY Indian dairytech startups are combating age-old issues of poor quality feed, substandard animal healthcare, and poor disease management The Indian dairy startup landscape has evolved on the back of new-age platforms taking over legacy brands like Amul, Mother Dairy and others through retail channels Ranging from using IoT (Internet of Things) devices to leveraging…
Shyam Benegal’s Manthan starring Smita Patil to premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2024
Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur has joined hands with Gujarat Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. to restore veteran Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s national award-winning film Manthan which starred the late iconic film actress, Smita Patil. The 4K restoration of the 1976 film has been selected for the official red-carpet…
Aavin struggles to maintain normal milk procurement level
The Tiruchi District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, which sells milk under Aavin brand, is struggling to maintain normal level of milk procurement because of hot and extreme dry weather. Tiruchi is an important milk procurement centre for the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. The union, which operates in Tiruchi, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts,…