Suzuki to set up biogas plants with NDDB, Banas Dairy

Suzuki Motor Corporation on Wednesday said it has inked a pact with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and Gujarat-based Banas Dairy to set up four biogas plants in Gujarat with an investment of around Rs 230 crore. The three-party agreement between Suzuki R&D Center India, a wholly- owned subsidiary of Suzuki, NDDB and Banas Dairy…

Country Delight products seized by Telangana FSSAI in Hyderabad

It has been found that Country Delight Milk Dairy is selling ghee in the state without permits. Officials have found that they are doing business in crores at will without taking any permission from the government. Telangana government food inspectors conducted inspections at the plant in Sangareddy. It has been revealed that Country Delight has…

Milk analysis reveals ‘invisible’ disease in dairy cows

Researchers have developed a new method of detecting a metabolic disease that affects dairy cows after calving. The aim is to determine whether cows are at risk of contracting the disease before they actually become sick. The idea behind the new method is to combine data from the analysis of a cow’s milk with other…

Decoding the potential of dairy technology in J&K

The development of the Dairy sector in India and the outstanding role dairy cooperatives has played since the start of Operation Flood are fundamental to the incredible growth story of the nation after Independence. India produces 23% of the world’s milk now, making it the largest producer in the world. The development of the rural…

Amul is official sponsor of Indian team at Hangzhou Asian Games

Amul is named as the official sponsor of the Indian Contingent for the 19th Asian Games 2022 to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023. Announcing Amul’s association, Jayen Mehta, In-charge Managing Director, Amul, said “Amul is delighted to announce its association with the Asian Games 2022 and the Indian…

Global Dairy Trade Event concluded with the Price Index up 2.7%

Dairy prices have risen in the Global Dairy Trade auction for the first time in four months. The average price increased 2.7 percent to US$2888 per tonne after hitting a near five-year low at the last auction in August. The all-important whole milk powder price – which affects the payout for local farmers – rose 5.3 percent to US$2702…

DNA of milk with Mushrooms to make no cow dairy products

An Israeli startup has bioengineered milk protein to create a wide range of dairy products – using mushrooms and no cows. And, the company says, their products are healthier, greener and cheaper to create. Haifa-based ImaginDairy uses freely available DNA codes for milk proteins to recreate their DNA, the company’s CEO and co-founder Eyal Afergan tells NoCamels….

Milky mist Greek Yogurt to tap Rs 1000 Crores Yogurt market

Milky Mist is pioneer in launching fruit based yogurt of dierent types such as Blueberry, Mango, Peach and Pineapple. The market has been steadily growing for these categories and Milky Mist has gained a significant market share for fruit based Yogurts. Looking into the nutritional requirement, availability and consumer demand for high protein products, Milky…

Rajiv Gandhi vet institute releases manual for milk processing

The Department of Livestock Products Technology of the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER) has brought out a training manual on small-scale, household-based milk processing. The release of the manual coincided with a training workshop held for 12 batches (243 participants) as part of a project on “Value-added Milk Products Processing at…

FDA starts special drive to curb milk adulteration in Pune

Over 200 dairies in the Pune district will be inspected as part of a zero-tolerance initiative that will involve stringent scrutiny of all dairies in the district The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday launched a two-week-long special drive to curb milk adulteration in Pune district. Over 200 dairies in the Pune district will…