Netstal produces thin-wall dairy cup with injection moulding
Reportedly, the filling volume of the cup is 200g, its part weight 5.4g, and its wall thickness 0.3mm. Injection compression moulding, or ICM, claims to reduce the cup’s weight by 34% and, when combined with product optimization, lowers packaging volume by 27%. Due to its mono-material design, it is said to be easy to recycle….
Global Dairy Quarterly Q3 2023: Progressing Past the Pain
Rabobank lowers its 2023 milk production forecast. Milk production from the Big 7 export regions is anticipated to grow by 0.3% YOY in 2023. The downgrade from last quarter’s estimate of 0.5% is driven by reductions in most key global regions, including the US, EU, and New Zealand. Into 2024, output is expected to climb…
Sustainability – How are consumers taking action?
It’s becoming increasingly important for companies and businesses to address people’s anxieties and take the lead in creating a sustainable future. Consumers still feel like they can make a difference, but Mintel’s analysis of global trends found that they expect businesses to take responsibility for preventing further environmental damage. As consumers become savvier and aware…
Less Dairy Leads to Decline in Iodine Concentrations
Median levels of iodine among women of reproductive age in the United States have declined significantly in the past two decades, while levels among pregnant women have remained below those recommended to maintain healthy thyroid hormone status during pregnancy and prevent adverse outcomes. “The study uncovered a worrying decline in urinary iodine concentration levels in…
Godrej Agrovet ropes in Jimmy Shergill to endorse cattle feed
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), a leading player in the animal feed industry, yesterday launched its new campaign. Featuring Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill, the campaign aims to raise awareness around the importance of quality cattle feed from a trusted brand like Godrej. Being one of the first BIS certified companies for cattle feed products in India,…
FAME announces partnership with Banas Dairy (A Unit of Amul)
FAME, the “Not-for Proft” arm of Aye Finance, working towards building the capabilities of micro enterprises through “beyond-finance” support has announced its partnership with Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited, also known as Banas Dairy (a unit of Amul Group) to ensure income augmentation of dairy farmers. The Dairy Development intervention implemented by FAME…
Protein binders cannot be added to milk, products : FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday clarified that addition of protein binders in milk and milk products is not permitted. Additives not specified in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011, cannot be added, a release said. Sources said this clarification comes at a…
TN Govt hikes procurement price for high fat milk
In a significant move, the Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday announced that it has decided to increase the procurement price for the maximum fat content of milk which is sold by the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited (TNCMPFL) under the brand name of Aavin. “Testing of milk samples from some of the TNCMPFL…
Future of alt-dairy: Givaudan highlights drivers of booming category
Givaudan continues to enable sustainable alt-proteins with its flavor and ingredients for future generations. The company is delving into the challenges of this sector and developing solutions for its customers that tick all the boxes of diversity, growth and commercialization. Food Ingredients First speaks with Catherine Bayard, global product manager, who shares her experiences in driving the…
NDDB plans to develop dairy value chain in Ladakh
National Dairy Development Board chairman Dr Meenesh Shah has said that the NDDB intends to develop a dairy value chain in Ladakh that would provide profitable returns to the producers from milk business. He was speaking at the inauguration of the newly refurbished dairy plant of Ladakh Dairy Cooperative Federation in Leh on Wednesday. Dr…