Assam Guv Asks More Coop Societies to Boost Dairy Sector
Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday asked the government to help set up more cooperative societies in order to strengthen the dairy sector in the state. With an interest in developing the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Kataria took briefing of the activities in the presence of minister Atul Bora. “The Governor asked the…
17 million Artificial Insemination missing-shortage of milk in India
India has missed as many as 16.84 million artificial inseminations of cattle and buffaloes during the two years of COVID-19 pandemic. This is likely to have a long-lasting impact on the country’s milk production It just does not add up. India, the world’s largest milk producer for over half a century, is struggling with runaway milk…
Data-Driven Decision is Important for Empowering Dairy Farmers
Remember a time when decisions were determined with respect to the references from tangible numbers within a ledger? From maintaining sheets and records manually to digitalized data, the journey has been arduous but rewarding. Data has always been an incredibly valuable resource, and its importance cannot be overstated. Data generation and collection in the modern…
Manipal Business Solutions’ Innovative Digital Solutions for Rural India
CXOToday has engaged in an exclusive interview with Kamaljeet Rastogi, Chief Executive Officer, SahiBnk, Powered by Manipal Business Solutions Elaborate on the specific digital solutions and services that your organization offers to cater to Tier 3 and Tier 4 regions. What are the key challenges you aim to address with these solutions? Being India’s fast-growing…
Welcome lift in global dairy prices, we’re not out of the woods yet
Whole milk powder prices gained 4.6% at the latest global auction but are 25% below the same time last year. The price of whole milk powder, which has the most impact on farmgate milk prices, gained for a second global auction, a welcome relief for many dairy farmers who will be struggling to break even…
Fonterra’s profit more than doubles on demand for dairy ingredients
New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-Operative Group (FCG.NZ) on Thursday reported a more than doubled annual profit on strong margins from its cheese and protein portfolio, and declared a higher final dividend, sending its shares higher. The world’s biggest dairy exporter also benefited from higher product pricing and strong demand for its dairy ingredients and foodservice channel. The company…
Georgia dairy recalls milk due to incomplete pasteurization records
Rock House Creamery Newborn, GA, has issued a voluntary recall for its whole milk and buttermilk. “During a routine inspection conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture on Sept. 13, 2023, pasteurization records were found incomplete for select lots in September. Since these pasteurization charts are the primary record of pasteurization, Rock House Creamery is…
Role of Milk and Milk Products in Health and Disease Prevention”
The seminar was organized by IDA(WZ) On September 12th 2023 in association with following partnering institutions: Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTi), Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Shree Vitthaldas Thackersey College, SNDT University, GN Khalsa College (Autonomous) and Bombay Veterinary College, MAFSU and Consumer Guidance Society of India (CGSI). [Team IDA (Left to…
How Sustainable is Animal-Free Dairy? We Compare Lab LCAs
Precision fermentation, described as the third pillar of alt-protein alongside plant-based and cultivated foods, is on the rise. There are at least 62 companies working in this space globally across the supply chain, with a big focus on animal-free dairy proteins. How does this sector stack up with conventional milk in terms of its climate credentials? The…
Kantar Research observes ‘Dano’ as top dairy brand in Bangladesh
Kantar World panel recently published its Bangladesh Brand Footprint 2023 report where survey results dictated “Dano” as the most chosen dairy brand in Bangladesh. This further cements Dano’s reputation as the most loved dairy brand in the country. Dano is produced by Arla Foods Bangladesh, the local subsidiary of European dairy cooperative Arla Foods. Commenting…