NGT asks Aavin to consider alternatives for plastic milk packets
The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the Tamil Nadu government to consider the feasibility of using alternative packaging material for Aavin’s milk packets. Hearing a petition filed by S.P.Surendranath Karthik, the NGT had earlier asked the Tamilnadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federation Ltd., which owns Aavin, to file an action plan…
Hatsun Agro Proudly Announces Growth in Milk Procurement
Hatsun Agro, a leading player in the dairy industry and Chairman R G Chandramogan, proudly announces a significant surge in milk procurement, ensuring a robust and stable supply for the coming months. In response to last year’s challenges, the company has undertaken strategic measures to overcome supply shortages and inflated purchase prices. Following a meticulous…
Mother Dairy to build Rs 500 Crores Dairy Plant at Nagpur
Delhi-based Mother Dairy has started the process of acquiring land to set up a dairy plant in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with investment of ₹500 crore to expand its presence beyond North India. The unit is part of its ₹700 crore capex outlay planned for three-four years approved by its board last year. The facility will produce both milk…
92% of milk in Pakistan doesn’t comply and 54% unfit for human
The Dairy & Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA) has outrightly rejected loose milk survey conducted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), terming it a conspiracy for promoting sale of packaged milk being sold by powerful companies. Speaking at a Press conference held here Monday at Lahore Press Club, office bearers of DCFA squarely…
No one is Too Dumb To Understand That Vegan ‘Milk’ Isn’t Dairy
Last week, Sen. John Fetterman (D–Pa.) wrote in a viral tweet that “Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers are at the heart of our community and critical to our economy,” adding that he’s working to pass the DAIRY PRIDE Act, which would “protect our dairy farmers by prohibiting non-dairy products from using dairy names.” However, many quickly pointed…
Parag shares surge after partnering with Boston Consulting Group
Parag Milk Foods Limited (PMFL) announced a partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG). This collaboration aims to drive growth and implement cost-effective practices across the organization. PMFL recognizes the need to enhance operational efficiency and growth strategies in response to evolving industry dynamics. BCG brings industry knowledge and expertise to the partnership. Together, PMFL and BCG…
Kashee MPO to achieve turnover of Rs 200 cr by FY24
Kashee Milk Producer Organization on Monday said it is all set to achieve a turnover of Rs 200 crore by the end of financial year 2023-24, in just two years of operations, largely supported by rise of women milk farmers. This will be a six-fold increase in revenue for the organization that had recorded a…
Ananda Dairy ties up with Brazil for cattle breed improvement
In a boost for the dairy sector of Uttar Pradesh, the state’s Ananda Dairy entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazilian companies. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Ambassador Kenneth Nobrega of Brazil to India, according to an official statement. “According to the MoU, the two…
New milk fridge tech could see dairy farmers cut costs and carbon
Replacing a gas-leaking milk chiller will cut a farm’s carbon footprint and bills, says a new partnership encouraging the upgrades. Fonterra hopes hundreds of its farmers will make the switch, lessening the planetary impact of its milk. To curb bacterial growth, raw milk must be rapidly chilled below 6C within hours of collection. However, many…
Alert over adulterated milk items, 15% samples fail test
The state government has sounded alert following reports of spurious milk products being sold in the market. To unravel the truth, The Tribune team ordered paneer and khoya in different districts and found that shopkeepers were willing to supply 100 kg paneer within five hours. The adulterated milk products are largely supplied from Meerut, Saharanpur…