Nestle says added sugar levels in Cerelac below FSSAI standards
Nestle India on Monday said that its baby food brand Cerelac is in compliance with the country’s local food laws with “added sugar” levels being “much lower” than permissible upper limit set by the FSSAI. The company emphasised that the allegations of “racial stereotypes” made by Swiss NGO Public Eye’s report are “untrue”. The packaged […]
Hyderabad resident finds ‘fungus’ in Cadbury Dairy Milk
A Hyderabad resident posted a picture of a Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar with fungus on it on social media, which sparked the trolling of confectionery makers on the internet. User goooofboll wrote in a post on X saying, “The manufacturing of these dairy milk is January 2024, expiry is best before one year from […]
In Baramati , control over cooperative institutions comes in handy for Ajit Pawar
In the battle for Baramati, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has an edge over his uncle Sharad Pawar in one area — the cooperative sector. Almost all the cooperative institutions in the area are under the control of Ajit Pawar, whose wife Sunetra Pawar is NCP’s Baramati candidate fighting against NCP (SP)’s Supriya Sule, the sitting […]
Will Indian moms forgive Cerelac and Bournvita?
Nestlé’s baby food brand Cerelac has found itself in the eye of a storm with a Swiss investigative organisation saying it contained high levels of added sugar in the products sold in India and other developing markets. As samples from the brand tested in European markets found no added sugar, Nestlé had to field […]
Boom in dairy business as summer advances in Odisha
With the severe heatwave showing no signs of relenting anytime soon, the demand for refreshing beverages like lassi and buttermilk has surged across the state leading to a significant uptick in the businesses of dairy shops and firms. The heatwave since the beginning of April has made dairy products a go-to choice for consumers. This […]
How Indian Dairytech Startups Are Spearheading White Revolution 2.0 In India
SUMMARY Indian dairytech startups are combating age-old issues of poor quality feed, substandard animal healthcare, and poor disease management The Indian dairy startup landscape has evolved on the back of new-age platforms taking over legacy brands like Amul, Mother Dairy and others through retail channels Ranging from using IoT (Internet of Things) devices to leveraging […]
Shyam Benegal’s Manthan starring Smita Patil to premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2024
Film Heritage Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded by filmmaker and archivist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur has joined hands with Gujarat Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. to restore veteran Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s national award-winning film Manthan which starred the late iconic film actress, Smita Patil. The 4K restoration of the 1976 film has been selected for the official red-carpet […]
Aavin struggles to maintain normal milk procurement level
The Tiruchi District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union, which sells milk under Aavin brand, is struggling to maintain normal level of milk procurement because of hot and extreme dry weather. Tiruchi is an important milk procurement centre for the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. The union, which operates in Tiruchi, Ariyalur and Perambalur districts, […]
India becomes largest market for Maggi in FY24, company to launch Nespresso by 2024-end
Nestle India posted a net profit of ₹934.17 crore in the March quarter, up 27 per cent year-on-year, on the back of strong growth momentum across its product portfolio. Revenue from operations rose 9.05 per cent to ₹5,267.59 crore. The company announced that it has inked a definitive agreement with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories to form a […]
Purabi Dairy clocks 28% growth Rs. 262 crore turnover in FY 23-24
West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd. (WAMUL), popularly known as Purabi Dairy, achieved a significant milestone in empowering Assam’s rural economy. The dairy cooperative recorded a remarkable 28 per cent growth in the last financial year, with a turnover exceeding Rs. 262 crore. Purabi Dairy witnessed a surge in standardized milk sales by over 20 […]