Global dairy quarterly Q1 2024: Finding a new equilibrium
Slow but steady dairy commodity price gains will materialize this year. Coupled with lower expected feed costs, an improved margin outlook will eventually drive milk production growth in the Big 7 by 2H 2024. It will likely not be a record price year by any measure, but farmers around the globe will welcome the return […]
Vegan products not always safe for people with dairy allergy
People with dairy and fish allergies are being advised not to buy vegan products without checking the label carefully as they may contain animal products due to cross-contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to make consumers aware of the dangers after research released by the regulatory body showed 62% of people […]
India simply not open to a dairy deal, says analyst
A former Indian trade official has used a cricketing analogy to downplay New Zealand’s chances of achieving dairy market access gains from free trade talks with his country. “A good exchange would be if India opens dairy but Kane Williamson starts playing cricket for India,” said Abhijit Das, a former trade negotiator and head of […]
The ‘Hydrocow’ Project Aims to Transform Food Production
Explore the Hydrocow project, a revolutionary effort to transform dairy production by producing whey protein from carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Discover how this innovative project aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of dairy farming. In an era where sustainability is not just a preference but a necessity, a revolutionary project dubbed ‘Hydrocow’ is garnering […]
Indians spending more on milk, F&V than foodgrains
The latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23 does not only point to a continuing decline in the share of food items in the total spending basket of Indians. Equally revealing is a shift in the composition of food expenditure itself — from foodgrains and sugar to animal and horticulture products. In other words, from foods […]
ITC Foods says dairy and beverage segment to grow amid inflation relief
ITC Foods, the branded packaged foods business of ITC, anticipates a demand revival for the dairy and beverage sector in six to nine months, driven by a hot summer and a favourable dairy season. It recently prioritised leveraging digital technology to streamline its supply chain, ensure consistent product quality, comply with food regulations, and enhance […]
Kupwara’s Only Milk Plant Faces Closure Over Unsettled Payments
The sole Farmer Producer Organization in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, is teetering on the brink of closure due to a substantial outstanding amount from dealers. This organization, officially known as the ‘Farmer Producer Organization’ (FPO) Kupwara, was formed with the lofty goal of fostering employment opportunities and sustainable livelihoods by engaging in the purchase and […]
Research in USA shows possibility of turning dairy into bioplastics
As the issue of plastic pollution continues to escalate in the United States, a scientist from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is developing a new approach to combat it. Atanu Biswas, a research chemist at the ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois, has spent much of his career exploring ways to […]
Science-based targets could hold the key to feeding the world
The agriculture sector is among the most carbon-intensive in the world. Globally, the share of greenhouse gas emissions from farming and related sectors is second only to energy. In India, too, it’s a similar story. However, it is easier said than done. Agriculture is a key part of India’s economy. Accounting for roughly 18% of […]
Nourish You acquires vegan dairy brand One Good
Superfood brand Nourish You has acquired vegan dairy brand One Good. Following the acquisition, Nourish You and One Good products are available on the former’s website. Co-founded in 2016 under the name Goodmylk by Radhika Datt, Abhay Rangan and Veena Sudharshanchar, One Good offers a wide range of vegan dairy products like milks, cheese, chocolates, […]