Cooperative university to power dairy sector-Meenesh Shah
In a historic move set to redefine the future of India’s cooperative landscape, the Government of India has announced the establishment of Tribhuvan Sahkari University (TSU) — the country’s first dedicated university for cooperative education The Government’s belief in the power of cooperatives in rural development and nation-building has led to pathbreaking initiatives under the…
Denmark’s Arla plans dairy tie-up with Germany’s DMK
Denmark’s Arla Foods plans to merge with smaller German rival DMK Group to form Europe’s biggest dairy cooperative owned by more than 12,000 farmers, the two companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. The merged entity will carry the Arla name, and Peder Tuborgh, current Arla CEO, will become head of the company, which…
Quality over cost: New-age dairy brands on the rise
The growing demand for preservative-free and traceable dairy products, coupled with the adoption of quick commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) models, is fuelling the rise of new-age dairy brands. These startups are not only expanding rapidly but also attracting significant investor interest. In the past year alone, around nine dairy startups raised funding, with 5-6 brands such as…
Milking the market: Aavin aims for 65% share in five years
Aavin, Tamil Nadu’s government-run dairy cooperative, has set an ambitious goal to expand its market share to 65 per cent over the next five years, up from its current level of over 50 per cent. This target is driven by rising consumer demand and enhanced milk procurement strategies. Over the past three years, Aavin has…
Discovering the holistic impact of free-range grazing on cows
In today’s rapidly evolving dairy industry, the method of cow farming has undergone significant changes. Traditionally, cows roamed freely, grazing on open pastures, resulting in a more natural and balanced lifestyle. However, with the advent of genetic manipulation and the introduction of artificial high-protein diets, modern cows have been pushed to produce substantially higher quantities of…
Impact of gluten, coffee, dairy and alcohol on endometriosis
Dietary changes could reduce the pain of endometriosis for half of those living with the disease, a new study suggests. The largest international survey ever conducted on diet and endometriosis, involving 2,599 people, found 45% of those who stopped eating gluten and 45% of those who cut out dairy reported experiencing an improvement in their…
Dairy farmers want new formula to calculate fat, SNF in milk
Dairy farmers have urged the government to implement a new system to calculate the quantum of fat and solids non fat (SNF) in milk procured by Aavin. Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Welfare Association general secretary M. G. Rajendran said that the current system, called the Modified Richmond Formula always led to milk having lesser SNF…
Vijaya Dairy Revises Milk Prices in Telangana
The Telangana Dairy Development Federation, popularly known as Vijaya Dairy, has announced a significant revision in milk procurement prices across the state, triggering mixed reactions among dairy farmers. The Telangana Dairy Development Federation, popularly known as Vijaya Dairy, has announced a significant revision in milk procurement prices across the state, triggering mixed reactions among dairy…
Trump’s tariffs to make Amul “preferred supplier of choice”
Amul which annually exports ₹1,000 crore worth dairy products across the globe, is rubbing its hands in glee. Though the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on India and other countries by the Trump administration is expected to make Amul products being sold in the United States expensive, Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)…
Parag Milk Share Price Spikes after Raising Rs 161 Crore
Parag Milk Foods share price jumped over 9% on Thursday after the company announced raising funds worth ₹161 crore by way of preferential issue of convertible warrants. Parag Milk Foods shares rallied as much as 9.56% to ₹185.00 apiece on the BSE. The Board of Directors of Parag Milk Foods, at its meeting held on April 3, approved…