Milk helps in prevention of Type 2 diabetes as per PURE study

Role of Milk and Milk Products in Health and Disease Prevention” seminar was organized by Indian Dairy Association (West Zone) on 12th September 2023 at Hotel Kohinoor Continental, Andheri, Mumbai The seminar was organized by IDA(WZ) in association with following partnering institutions: Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTi), Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT),…

Dairy’s role in nourishing older adults

97% of older Australians are not getting enough dairy in their diet* – and that means they may eventually experience poor bone health and osteoporosis. This is where dairy can help. Dairy foods, such as milk, cheese and yoghurt, are naturally rich in calcium and protein – two essential nutrients that build and maintain healthy…

One Health and AMR, and the G20 Declaration

“We are One Earth, One Family and weshare One Future”, thus opens the G-20 New Delhi Leaders Declaration. The Preamble to the Declaration goes on to affirm that the leaders are committing to the theme “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” because “we meet at a defining moment in history where the decisions we make now will determine the…

Dairy Product Innovations in Trendy Attributes, E-Commerce, and More

The dairy industry is milking consumer trends with a slate of product innovations. Consumers are showing increased preference toward dairy products with more protein, less sugar, more convenience, and without lactose, according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s “2023 Dairy Industry Report: Innovation, Adaptation, Transformation.” The industry is capitalizing on these trends with new products that meet…

Is it Time to Rethink Dairy Cow Lifespan?

A cow has a natural life expectancy of up to 20 years. Today, the average productive lifespan of a U.S. dairy cow is about 3 years. “Productive” lifespan is defined as the length of time cows live after they have their first calf and start producing milk. Because most cows calve in for the first…

Unlocking India’s Dairy Export Potential: Challenges and Focus

I had the privilege of attending the annual alumni meet at NDRI Karnal on September 30th, a nostalgic event where we reunite with our seniors, juniors, and, most importantly, our classmates. During this gathering, I had the honor of delivering a presentation on the state of dairy exports in India, in the presence of esteemed…

HAMUL building mega dairy, operations to begin in January

The Hassan Cooperative Milk Producers’ Society Union Ltd (HAMUL) is constructing a mega dairy similar to AMUL at Hassan Growth Centre, and will begin operations in January 2024. The second largest unit in the dairy sector, being set up at a cost of Rs 560 crore, has machinery with the latest technology imported from Germany and Italy. The…

Farmer’s chances to kill the terms ‘oat and soy milk’ are waning

WASHINGTON — Almond milk — not almond beverage, almond drink, or even almond juice — appears here to stay. There’s few issues in the food world that generate as much vitriol as the debate over what to call nut, oat, and other plant-based alternatives to cow’s milk. Dairy farmers and their advocates for years have…

Dairy farmers urge CM Stalin to enhance subsidy for cattle feed

Dairy farmers, who have been seeking a hike in procurement prices, have urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to announce an increase in subsidy for concentrate cattle feed. “Since most of the cows in the State are cross-bred with jersey cattle, they need this feed and farmers are unable to buy it as it is costly….

Amul expects no price hike after timely monsoon in Gujarat

Amul does not anticipate any price hike as the situation is ”pretty” good this year after timely monsoon rains in Gujarat and flush milk procurement season is starting, GCMMF Managing Director Jayen S Mehta said on Wednesday. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) sells its dairy products under the popular Amul brand.”The situation is…