Taxing nutrition — the unaffordability of milk in Pakistan
Milk is more than just a household staple — it is a vital source of nutrition for millions, particularly children, women, and the elderly. However, the imposition of an 18 per cent general sales tax (GST) on packaged milk in the last fiscal budget threatens to make this essential commodity unaffordable for many families. This move not […]
Mother Dairy joins cola clash with witty post
Amid the cola wars, Mother Dairy’s witty social media post garnered attention online. The post brands milk as a drink for a lifetime, taking an apparent jibe at Coca-Cola’s ‘Halftime’, and Pepsi’s ‘Anytime’. In Short Mother Dairy joined the cola wars with a witty milk ad Ad contrasted Cola 1 ‘Haftime’, Cola 2 ‘Anytime’, and […]
Milk supports gut bacteria; cheese shifts microbiome
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in the United States explored the influence of dairy consumption on colonic mucosa-associated gut microbiota. By investigating specific bacterial composition changes linked to dairy intake, they highlighted its implications for individual and public health. Background Did you know that the human gut houses trillions of bacteria that […]
Milk procurement price to be hiked in Belagavi
Belagavi District Co-operative Milk Producers Societies Union limited (BEMUL) will increase the procurement price of milk that is paid to farmers, BEMUL Chairman Balachandra Jarkiholi said in Gokak on Monday. However, this will not lead to a rise in the market price of milk, the MLA said. The price of buffalo milk will go up […]
Himachal became first state to set MSP for Milk
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that the state government was committed to strengthening the rural economy through sustainable and farmer-friendly policies. The government has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first state in the country to fix the highest support price for wheat and maize under natural farming. He said that […]
Coke’s $7 billion bet on milk hits big, but Wall Street wants more
Fairlife filters its milk to boost protein, reduce sugar by half and eliminate lactose, while also, according to fans, being creamier. That’s helped it become Coke’s fastest-growing US brand and crucial to its growth strategy of moving beyond soda. When walking into Coca-Cola’s office in Chicago’s trendy West Loop, the soda giant’s iconic logo is […]
Global milk production costs increasing – Rabobank
A recent report by RaboResearch highlights a significant rise in milk production costs from 2019 to 2024. The operating cost environment for average milk producers is likely to be more expensive and variable over the next 10 years compared to the last decade. Driving this increase are structural factors such as regulatory pressures, energy transition costs, climate […]
From Dairy Farms to Cricket Fields: Indian Women Shines
Indian women’s cricket team registered its largest-ever win by runs when it defeated Ireland in the 3rd W-ODI of the three-match series in Rajkot on Wednesday. Opting to bat first, the host piled on the runs and scored 435 for five in its 50 overs. There have been only six instances of 400+ team scores […]
SOP issued to control milk prices on Bihu in Assam
Guwahati: Revellers are less likely to fork out exorbitant amounts for milk and meat products on Magh or Bhogali Bihu this year if the SOP issued by the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department for vigilance on market prices of milk and meat products is implemented properly. For this purpose, an office memorandum (O.M.) was issued by […]
Milk to sweets, 1 in 5 samples fail quality test in Haryana
In Haryana, the quality of food continues to reveal unsettling trends. From milk and spices to sweets and cereals, routine checks by the state’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) have uncovered widespread non-compliance with safety standards. With nearly one in five food samples analysed (where a lab report is available) failing the quality test from […]