Amul caught in a fresh row over new AP dairy project
Co-operative giant Amul is trapped in a fresh controversy. This time trouble is brewing around its new dairy project in Andhra Pradesh. The dairy major, owned by Gujarat Milk Marketing Federation, is investing ₹385 crore to revive the Chittoor Co-operative Dairy. While it is geographically a strategic investment for Amul as it is close to…
Amul to add 80 lakh litres of milk processing capacity
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which sells milk products under the Amul brand, will invest Rs 4,000-5,000 crore over the next two to three years, largely into milk processing plants across the country. “We would be adding about 15-16 new plants, as we plan to go closer to the consumers,” said Jayen Mehta, managing director…
From deficit to surplus India’s spectacular milk production journey
In India, milk is more than just a drink, a staple that never goes out of style. Consumed hot and cold and in all seasons. The country’s favourite refreshment and source of nourishment, milk is a dietary delight for Indians across the country. From individuals producing their own milk to mega dairy cooperative brands catering…
CM to lay stone for Amul Dairy unit in Chittoor on July 4
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for an Amul Dairy unit here on July 4 (Tuesday). The Gujarat-based cooperative dairy, which took over the defunct Chittoor-based Vijaya Dairy through a 99-year lease, will be investing ₹385 crore, which includes setting up an ice cream plant with ₹150 crore,…
Devoting 14-17 % of land for fodder cultivation will be ideal
Currently, India is staring at a fodder crisis with a daunting challenge of producing adequate feed and fodder for its livestock from an already shrinking land resource. In addition, erratic fodder supply during summer/ drought creates a gap in the supply chain. The recent estimated deficit in green fodder is 11.24 per cent, and the…
Dairy sector : Show me the money
It is an interesting time for the dairy industry globally. India is the world’s largest producer of milk in the world. Milk acts as an insurance policy for the farmer’s cash flow in India . It not only contributes almost one third of total value added by agriculture but 5% to Indian GDP also. It…
Four supermarkets confirm 10 cent price drop on own-brand milk
Four Irish supermarkets have announced reductions on the retail price of own-brand milk products by up to 10 cent. This is the second cut to the price of milk which the competing retailers have announced since May. Aldi said it will reduce the cost “all its own-brand milk products by an average of 10 cents”,…
Qatar’s Baladna buys more shares in Egyptian dairy peer Juhayna
Baladna, the Qatar-based dairy group, has acquired another tranche of shares in Egypt’s Juhayna Food Industries. In almost two years, Baladna has built a shareholding in Juhayna of more than 15%. Its latest purchase – of 600,000 shares on 26 June – took its stake from 10% to 15.03%. The shares cost E£7.4m ($239,000). In…
Greater Guwahati Dairy Farmers’ raises milk prices by Rs 5/ltr
In a recent development, the Greater Guwahati Dairy Farmers’ Association has announced a substantial increase in milk prices in Guwahati, India. According to reports, the decision to raise the prices by Rs 5 per litre was driven by the surge in fodder costs, posing challenges for dairy farmers. Consequently, the new rate for a litre…
Bridge the Gap with Dairy Consumers Via Social Media
Even if you do not sell directly to consumers, you need to learn how to communicate effectively with dairy consumers and potential dairy consumers. That was the overarching message of the webinar “Lost in Translation: Communicating Agriculture to Consumers,” held June 16 and sponsored by American Dairy Association North East. Hosted by Dairy Girl Network…