Milma looks to new products, including baby food, to match competition
The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), which sells milk and milk products under the Milma brand, is looking to new value-added products, including baby food, to meet challenges from both private brands and milk cooperatives. The slew of new value-added products will add a new chapter to the history of the apex milk cooperative […]
Nestle India CMD Dismisses NGO Accusations on Baby Food
Recently, Nestle India CMD Suresh Narayanan was in the hot seat as he fielded questions on the sugar controversy triggered by a recent report released by Swiss investigative organisation Public Eye. Narayanan vehemently dismissed accusations made by the Swiss NGO about Nestle having “double standards” for developed and developing markets. The report alleged that Nestle’s […]
China’s ageing population is an opportunity for Irish dairy industry
The Chinese ambassador to Ireland has said there is a financial opportunity for the Irish dairy industry with milk products aimed at China’s ageing population. In a wide-ranging interview with the Irish Examiner, Mr He Xiangdong hit back at comments made by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, and described how the housing crisis here is impacting Chinese students and trade between […]
Milk inflation still more than double the headline rate
Despite some moderation, retail inflation in milk is still more than double the headline inflation rate. Almost all the milk products are seeing very high inflation with ghee leading the pack. Though industry insiders say that prices have started coming down and will soften further, they are still anxious about the impact of a late […]