Frictionless credit initiative slashes operational costs for lenders
The pilot has been extended to four more states — Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat (for dairy farmers) from August 17 this year The frictionless credit initiative being piloted by the Reserve Bank is helping lenders slash their customer acquisition cost by a whopping 70 per cent, while for borrowers the saving is 6 per…
Colorado’s long battle over raw milk is reenergized – food freedom”
The state in recent years has eased regulations on meat processing, selling chicken eggs and homemade baked goods, but still has the most restrictive raw milk rule in the region Doug Wiley says raw milk is far more nutritious than pasteurized milk, especially for the increasing number of children who are lactose intolerant. “Pasteurization destroys…
Butter and milk powder mix sold as ‘milk’ to Aavin, one suspended
People who don’t have cows have been selling ‘milk’ to cooperative societies by mixing butter with milk powder, that too with the help of some insiders. In the latest instance, Aavin has suspended a driver on Chennai’s outskirts in connection with the adulteration which has been going on for at least a month. Following complaints about the quality from milk…
Nation remembers Kurien on his 11th Punya Tithi
Amul, NDDB and many other dairy co-ops have paid glowing tributes to legendary Verghese Kurien on his 11th death anniversary. In a tweet NDDB salutes its founder and says he was a true visionary and institution builder who brought smiles in the lives of millions of our dairy farmers. Remembering his sayings: “The biggest power in…
Mumbai’s century-old Parsi Dairy Farm is keeping up with the times
Mumbai’s Parsi Dairy Farm then and now. A lot has changed with the iconic 107-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm. The bright red door with a milk can dangling over it on Mumbai’s Princess Street is just the first of many. Push past the door and you enter a world of mithai, dairy and confectionary. But in a…
Could LSD in UP lead to milk shortage in north during festival time?
LUCKNOW: With incidents of lumpy skin disease rising in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a review of the situation on Saturday and directed officials to immediately stop all inter-state movement of cattle and suspend cattle fairs in the state to prevent the spread of infection. The CM also announced to increase the per…
Study: Animal-Free Milk Generates 96% Fewer Emissions Than Dairy
A life-cycle assessment (LCA) has concluded that Bon Vivant‘s animal-free milk uses significantly fewer natural resources than cow’s milk and has a much smaller environmental footprint. The milk is made with animal-free whey and casein, which are produced using precision fermentation. The LCA, performed by an independent third party, compared one litre of animal-free milk made with…
The rise of lab-grown dairy: a sustainable solution for the future
Recently, there has been a lot of talk surrounding cultivated meat, especially after Upside Foods and Good Meat received final U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approval to sell lab-grown meat for the first time in the U.S.. And, although perhaps less talked about, cultivated – or lab-grown – dairy could also be set to take off, and can…
Haribol Empowering Ethical Dairy through the “KnowYourMilk”
Haribol, a visionary F&B brand in India, stands at the forefront of a dairy revolution that seamlessly blends tradition with technology. This groundbreaking endeavour empowers farmers, ensures ethical animal care, redefines sustainability and provides pure organic products to consumer from dairy to agricultural. Gauranga Das, member of the ISKCON Governing Body Commission (GBC), underscored the…
Why India is an important market for Fonterra
Fonterra’s,GM Trade Strategy & Stakeholder Affairs, Justine Arroll, has just returned from India as part of a New Zealand business delegation to the subcontinent. The Country Sport Breakfast’s, Brian Kelly, asked, “India is a big market for dairy, the country is also the largest milk producer in the world, where’s the opportunities for Fonterra?” “India…