OMFED to set up three new milk plants in Odisha
Odisha govt is planning expansion of Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) by setting up three new milk plants in Sambalpur, Berhampur, and Balasore. OMFED, the major dairy producer in the state, will also launch chocolates and mineral water. The govt has decided to transfer money to milk farmers through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT), said fisheries […]
US based Idaho Farmers Eye China Amid dairy Industry Boom
Idaho Dairy Farmers On a scorching July day, cattle farmers Jesus Hurtado and Dirk Rietsma welcomed international visitors to their soon-to-open dairy processing plant, Suntado, in Idaho’s Magic Valley. Among the visitors was a Chinese official, marking a crucial step in their $150 million dream of exporting their milk globally. Unlike most of Idaho’s 500 […]
FSSAI officials flag hygiene violations at dairy units in Hyderabad
The task force teams of Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety conducted inspections at dairy manufacturing units in Hyderabad on June 25 (Tuesday) and uncovered hygiene violations. At Sapthagiri Foods in Karmanghat, the teams found a copy of the FSSAI licence displayed in the office. Head gear, gloves, and uniforms were available for the food handlers. However, […]
FSAI assesses official controls in the dairy sector in Ireland
An assessment of controls at companies in the dairy sector in Ireland has found the system works well overall but there are several areas that need improvement. The audit covered official controls by a Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) division in the dairy production chain. Eleven businesses were audited between August and […]
Watchdog will ‘regret’ letting Coles buy milk processing plants
The ACCC approved the supermarket’s takeover of Saputo’s two dairy processing facilities after a ‘detailed review’ but farmers fear the move will reduce competition in the market Dairy industry representatives have said the Australian consumer watchdog will regret its decision to allow Coles to purchase two fresh milk processing facilities, making it the only supermarket in Australia […]
New dairy plants to boost UP’s milk production
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the working of the animal husbandry department to work out ways in which UP’s milk production can be increased. The state government is working on setting up new dairy plants in Kanpur, Moradabad, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh and Prayagraj districts with the help of the private sector. The CM also focused on the need to work on […]