Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics to grow in dairy
The need for prebiotics — as well as probiotics and postbiotics — continues to grow in the dairy marketplace. Arizton’s latest research report shows that the global prebiotics market will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.37% from 2023 to 2029. “The growing awareness of the health benefits of prebiotics, such as…
Environmental enrichment in dairy farming: Enhancing emotional lives of cows
It is a well-known fact that emotions play a pivotal role in the lives of animals. Various studies and researches have shown that the influence of the environment on the emotions of dairy cows is significant enough, and can be thoroughly interpreted through its behaviour. The impact of environment on emotions A fresh and verdurous…
Is your milk safe?: Many samples in Punjab found adulterated
Despite having the highest per capita availability of milk in the country, the supply of milk unsafe for human consumption continues unabated in Punjab, posing health risks, especially to the children, reveals data available with the Punjab Food Safety Wing. At least 15 per cent of milk samples collected between April 2023 and February 2024…
ELISA method to test adulterated cow milk in camel milk
Camel milk might be adulterated with cheaper cow’s milk because of its high price. The establishment of a rapid and reliable method for detecting cow milk in camel milk is a matter of great concern. In the study, the chromatogram of camel milk with different adulteration ratios was analyzed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)….
Dr. Meenesh Shah elected as the Chairman of NCDFI
The apex body of dairy cooperatives, National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India Ltd. (NCDFI), in its Board elections held on April 5, 2024, unanimously elected Dr. Meenesh Shah as the Chairman. The election was conducted by Shri Praveen Chaudhary, IAS, District Collector/ Magistrate of Anand who served as the Returning Officer. Prior to this, NCDFI…
FAO Dairy Price index on the up in March 2024
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 124.2 points in March, up 3.5 points (2.9 percent) from February, marking the second consecutive monthly increase, but remained 11.1 points (8.2 percent) below its value in the corresponding month last year. In March, world cheese prices increased the most, reflecting the steady import demand from Asia, higher internal sales in…
Rising temperatures affect milk production by 20-30000 LPD
Rising temperatures have led to a decline in milk production in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts. Mysuru Milk Union (Mymul) and Chamarajanagar Milk Union (Chamul) have reported a decrease in daily milk procurement as compared to the winter season, which is attributed to scarcity of green fodder due to drought conditions and heatwaves. Dairy farmers note a significant 20-30% decrease in production this summer.Mymul which…
Stocks of AC makers, dairy firms may sizzle amidst heat-wave warning
With the Met Department warning of an intense heatwave across the country for the next three months, brokerages and analysts are betting big on air-conditioner (AC) makers, dairy companies and consumer durables, especially fan manufacturers. Avinash Kumar, Research Analyst, LKP Securities, told businessline, “Demand for ACs seems good as the average temperature is moving up…
ITC Foods’ dairy & beverage biz to focus on volume in FY25: COO
Dairy and beverages maker ITC Foods is gearing up for volume-led growth in FY25 on the back of commodity pricing stabilising, an expanded summer portfolio, and enhanced reach in smaller geographies, COO Sanjay Singal told FE. “In the last few months, prices of milk have come down after going up by at least Rs 10…
Ice cream not a luxurious item, says Chhattisgarh High Court
Chhattisgarh High Court said that ice cream is not a luxurious item and has directed GST Council to reconsider the exclusion of Small-Scale Manufacturers of Ice Cream from the composition scheme. Ice cream attracts GST at the rate of 18 per cent. In its order dated April 1, a single judge bench of Rakesh Mohan…