FSSAI’s Registration Mandate: Boosting Clean Milk and Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a recent notification mandating the registration of primary milk producers, aimed at improving milk safety, traceability, and quality. This move targets the unorganized sector of the dairy industry, especially small and marginal dairy farmers, to raise awareness about clean milk production and address prevalent […]
Added sugar levels in flavored school milk sees huge drop
The Healthy School Milk Commitment has led to a reduction of added sugar levels by 10% in flavored school milk between the 2023 and 2024 school years, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). The Commitment was launched in April 2023 by 37 school milk processors representing approximately 95% of the school milk volume in […]
Food access is about equitable agrifood systems
October 16, 2024 is World Food Day with the theme this year being ‘right to foods for a better life and a better future’. The theme highlights the importance of access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all. The Rome-based agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund […]
Madison wins media mandate for Parag Milk Foods
Madison has won the media mandate for Parag Milk Foods. The dairy-based product maker had issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in April this year for its media planning and buying account. Madison will manage the media duties for all the sub-brands. According to sources, the account size is approximately INR 100 to 120 crore. […]
Global Dairy price index showing stagnancy
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event 366, held on October 15, 2024, saw mixed outcomes across dairy products. While the index hardly plummeted by 0.3% with Global dairy price index at UsD 3852/MT.. Whole Milk Powder (WMP) prices remained relatively stable with only slight fluctuations, reflecting consistent demand. However, other categories, such as Lactose and […]
Dairy waste could be future of sustainable aviation fuel
When you think of biofuels, your first thought probably isn’t about dairy farms. Well, think again, according to scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory. They’ve developed a new technology using methane digestion that creates cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that could reduce emissions in the aviation industry by up […]
Gilles Froment Elected as New IDF President
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is pleased to announce the election of Gilles Froment as its new President during the 118th General Assembly held today in Paris. Mr. Froment, who has been serving as both an IDF Board Member and Treasurer, succeeds Piercristiano Brazzale and brings over two decades of dedicated service to the Federation. […]
Dairy entry.Looking for unicorns among livestock
Investors are rushing to milk the projected ₹49.95-lakh-crore opportunity in the Indian dairy sector, on the back of a compounded annual growth rate of 13 per cent during 2023-32. After attracting $154 million funding in 2022, the dairy sector briefly saw a dip in interest before it revived again this year, pulling in $109 million […]
Five Amul Cooperatives in Billion Dollar Club now
In 2008, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets home-grown dairy brand Amul, earned the prestigious tag of India’s first billion-dollar milk cooperative with its turnover reaching Rs 5,255 crore. A decade-and-a half later, Gujarat, the cradle of the White Revolution, is home to five billion-dollar milk cooperatives. GCMMF, India’s largest food product marketing organisation, saw […]
Indian dairy industry to see 13-14% revenue growth in FY25
India’s dairy industry is expected to see healthy revenue growth of 13-14 per cent this financial year 2024-25, asserted Crisil Ratings, as strong consumer demand continues along with an improved supply of raw milk. While the rating agency believes the demand will be supported by rising consumption of value-added products, the ample milk supply will […]
