World Dairy Innovation Awards 2021
FoodBev Media, in association with Zenith Global, presents the 2021 World Dairy Innovation Awards. Together we are once again celebrating excellence and innovation across every part of the global dairy industry. This year’s judging panel considered 222 entries from 25 countries across our 20 categories! Join us for the next 20 minutes to find out…
Fonterra cuts milk price forecast as demand from China slackens
Fonterra has reduced and narrowed its 2022/23 season forecast to $8.20 – $8.80 per kg of milksolids, with a midpoint of $8.50, due to softer demand out of China. The previous forecast was in a range of $8.50 – $9.50 per kgMS, with a midpoint of $9.00. The co-op has also cut its forecast milk…
Dairy products saw sharp price rise ;no immediate relief expected
Milk and milk products prices have been surging. Ghee has see the sharpest rise, in terms of retail inflation during the last six months, followed by ice cream and baby food. Industry expects milk prices to continue rising. According to the item wise retail inflation data sourced from data warehouse of Statistics Ministry, retail inflation…
Centre to create digital database of livestock by April: RK Singh
The National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) is expected to be rolled out by April this year to create a technology-enabled and farmer-centric ecosystem, RK Singh, Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying,has said. Besides creating a digital database of the country’s livestock wealth, NDLM will improve delivery of services to farmers and update them with information in…
Consumer prices set to rise: Milk, etc to cost 3-10% more
Prices of several consumer goods including packaged food and dairy products, liquor, refrigerators, air-conditioners, imported apparel and personal care products are set to increase up to 10% with companies passing on certain input price increases and the impact of rupee depreciation. Top executives of companies, however, said the proposed price hikes of 3-10% over the…
Soy, oat, almond, others can be called milk, FDA proposes
Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as “milk” can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released Wednesday. Food and Drug Administration officials issued guidance that says plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be from dairy animals – and that U.S. consumers aren’t confused by the difference. Dairy producers for years have called for the…
SUMUL Dairy hikes purchase price of cattle milk by Rs 30
In the highest hike in its history, Surat District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd, commonly known as SUMUL dairy, Tuesday increased the purchase price of per kilo fat of cattle milk (both cow and buffalo) from dairy farmers of Surat and Tapi districts by Rs 30. As a result, farmers will get Rs 780 per…
Keventers Launches Range of Vegan Ice Cream in India
Keventers, a dairy brand and chain of restaurants with a legacy of 97 years, known for its milkshakes and ice creams, expands its product portfolio with its first range of vegan ice cream in India. The company has launched two flavours — Vegan Strawberry and Vegan Dark Chocolate — in 100 ml and 450 ml consumer packs available at select…
Dairy industry’s proposal to increase milk price by Rs 10 per liter
The dairy industry has proposed increasing the price of milk by 10 rupees per liter. According to the Nepal Dairy Association, it has proposed increasing the price of milk by 10 rupees per liter based on the production cost of milk. The proposal has been sent to the Cabinet. Every year, the National Dairy Development…
Study finds human contact linked to happier, healthier dairy calves
The well-being of calves, including their physical and emotional health, is always top of mind for those in the dairy industry, particularly during the weaning stage. In a recent study appearing in JDS Communications, published by Elsevier, researchers from the University of Florida demonstrated that socialization with other calves and humans–even for as little as…