IDF Awards During IDF World Dairy Summit 2024
At the highly anticipated Gala Dinner of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024, held on October 17 in Paris, France, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) presented its most prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the global dairy sector. These honors celebrated excellence in dairy science, leadership, and promotion, reflecting IDF’s commitment to innovation and quality…
Nestle Launches Sugar-Free Cerelac Variants in India
FMCG major Nestle India on Thursday said it will soon launch variants “with no refined sugar” of its infant food Cerelac. The announcement is important as Nestle India, part of Swiss multinational Nestle SA, recently faced criticism for having added sugar in Cerelac. In the company’s earnings statement CMD Suresh Narayanan said: “We have achieved…
Nandini’s new whey-based idli and dosa batter to hit Bengaluru market soon
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is all set to introduce idli and dosa batter under its Nandini brand in Bengaluru. Nandini batter will be available in 450-gram and 900-gram packs.(PTI) According to a report by Moneycontrol, the batter will be available in 450-gram and 900-gram packs, will be unique for its whey protein base, which enhances both…
ACC, Adani Foundation Launch Milk Center for Dairy Farmers
ACC, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Portfolio, is committed to facilitating sustainable livelihoods for rural dairy farmers. Along with the Adani Foundation, the Company has established the Annapurna Milk Collection Centre in Annibaijal village, near ACC Tikaria, in collaboration with Mother Dairy. This project supports over 100 dairy farmers across 10 villages, and has…
FSSAI’s Registration Mandate: Boosting Clean Milk and Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a recent notification mandating the registration of primary milk producers, aimed at improving milk safety, traceability, and quality. This move targets the unorganized sector of the dairy industry, especially small and marginal dairy farmers, to raise awareness about clean milk production and address prevalent…
Added sugar levels in flavored school milk sees huge drop
The Healthy School Milk Commitment has led to a reduction of added sugar levels by 10% in flavored school milk between the 2023 and 2024 school years, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). The Commitment was launched in April 2023 by 37 school milk processors representing approximately 95% of the school milk volume in…
Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
October 16, 2024 is World Food Day with the theme this year being ‘right to foods for a better life and a better future’. The theme highlights the importance of access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all. The Rome-based agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund…
Madison wins media mandate for Parag Milk Foods
Madison has won the media mandate for Parag Milk Foods. The dairy-based product maker had issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in April this year for its media planning and buying account. Madison will manage the media duties for all the sub-brands. According to sources, the account size is approximately INR 100 to 120 crore….
Global Dairy price index showing stagnancy
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event 366, held on October 15, 2024, saw mixed outcomes across dairy products. While the index hardly plummeted by 0.3% with Global dairy price index at UsD 3852/MT.. Whole Milk Powder (WMP) prices remained relatively stable with only slight fluctuations, reflecting consistent demand. However, other categories, such as Lactose and …
Dairy waste could be future of sustainable aviation fuel
When you think of biofuels, your first thought probably isn’t about dairy farms. Well, think again, according to scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory. They’ve developed a new technology using methane digestion that creates cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that could reduce emissions in the aviation industry by up…