Aavin records increase in sales of dairy products as mercury soars
With the mercury levels soaring in the city for the past two months, Aavin has clocked an increase in its sales of ice cream and buttermilk this summer. Aavin, the popular brand of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation, offers a range of dairy products, including ice cream, cookies, ghee, butter, buttermilk and milk sweets. An official said, “We have registered […]
Cereals, milk, vegetables turn costlier on month; potato prices zoom
Retail food inflation softened marginally to 8.52% in March, 2024 from 8.66% in previous month due to sequential drop in prices of pulses an edible oils and spices, and a high base. The prices of key items like cereals, milk, meat and vegetables, however, saw a rise on a month-on-month basis. The relevant consumer food […]
Dairy consumption falls again in Germany
The consumption of milk in Germany declined again in 2023, government data shows. According to preliminary figures published by the Bundesinformationszentrums Landwirtschaft (BZL), the per capita consumption of milk in Germany shrunk to less than 46kg in 2023, from 46.1kg in 2022, which had been a record low. Meanwhile, the production of drinking milk fell […]
Oat milk may create faster spikes in glucose levels
Plant-based milk alternatives have become popular among health and diet-conscious consumers today. Among the several options available in the market today, many choose to buy oat milk for its great taste and creamy texture. However, despite its growing popularity, questions have emerged regarding its impact on blood glucose levels. French influencer Jessie Inchauspé, also known as Glucose […]
70% mislabeled and 21% toxic amongst 36 popular Indian protein supplements
Citizens protein project: A self-funded, transparent, and concerning report on analysis of popular protein supplements sold in the Indian market Abstract In this study, we analyzed popular protein supplements in India for potential health risks. Most products didn’t match their labeled protein content, some even exceeded it, hinting at deceptive practices. Many contained fungal toxins, […]
FTAs and farm exports: A mixed bag
Negotiating trade deals and concluding them with developed nations is challenging due to numerous complex clauses, conditions, and terms that need to be met and agreed upon. The government’s efforts in finalising these agreements are commendable. It has been over five years since the agri export policy was introduced with the aim to diversify our […]
GI tag sought for State’s popular Uthukuli butter
The Uthukuli Butter Manufacturing Association, which is based out of Tiruppur, the knitwear capital of India, has filed an application seeking geographical indication (GI) tag for ‘Uthukuli Vennai’ (butter). The application process was facilitated by the NABARD Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum (MABIF) and was filed by P. Sanjai Gandhi, an IP attorney specialising in Geographical […]
Amul Dairy commissions two SIG lines for aseptic carton packs
Amul Dairy has commissioned two advanced SIG filling machines for aseptic carton packs in its Kheda Satellite Dairy plant in Khatraj, Gujarat. With the commissioning of the two additional SIG filling machines, an SIG Slimline 12 Aseptic and an SIG XSlim 24 Aseptic, the total number of SIG filling lines at Amul has now reached […]
Keep milch animals safe this summer: Aavin to T.N. dairy farmers
Aavin has asked dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu to take care of milch animals this summer. It has advised farmers to tie cattle under the shade of trees and provide them with additional water to drink, in view of the sweltering heat. A dairy farmer said that water was scarce in villages at this time, […]
Inside Milky Mist’s paneer revolution
Glistening white blocks of fresh paneer (cottage cheese) come hurtling down a conveyor belt, met by robotic arms that slice the blocks precisely into half kg chunks. Another arm quickly pushes out the paneer slabs that are not the correct size and weight into a drum before the next right-sized chunk comes along — all […]