Global Dairy Trade price index moved up by 5.5%
In a significant development for the global dairy market, prices at today’s Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction showed a notable increase, marking a positive shift after an extended period of decline. This rise in prices is seen as a relief for dairy producers worldwide who have been grappling with low returns amidst fluctuating demand and […]
Silk and Great Value plant based beverages recalled due to Listeria
Last month, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a warning to the public, and recalled along with advising against the consumption of certain non-dairy milk products—specifically almond, oat, cashew, and coconut varieties—by Silk and Great Value brands due to the risk of listeria contamination. The alert followed reports of 12 listeria infections and two […]
Animal Husbandry Sector to create FMD-Free Bharat- Lalan Singh
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying today review the measures taken by the department towards FMD-Free Bharat (FMD-Foot & Mouth Disease) with vaccination by 2030. Shri Singh said that the Livestock sector is an important sector contributing not only to the Indian economy but to the […]
FSSAI Launches Initiative to Detect Microplastics in Indian Food
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched an innovative project to tackle the growing concern of microplastic contamination in food on August 18, 2024, in New Delhi. Recognising microplastic pollution as an emerging threat that requires immediate attention, the project – “Micro-and Nano-Plastics as Emerging Food Contaminants: Establishing Validated Methodologies and Understanding the […]
Making contract rearing a ‘win-win’ for all involved
Contracting out heifer rearing offers many benefits once both parties take time to draw up a tailor-made agreement that covers all the potential scenarios that can arise, Collaborative Farming Specialist at Teagasc, Ruth Fennell shares the key details. Cuts to organic nitrogen stocking rates, difficulties sourcing land to lease, high land rents and labour shortages […]
Gadkari stressed on reducing input costs for dairy farmers
Challenge of Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat Union minister Nitin Gadkari said one of the biggest challenges in pursuit of a ‘Viksit Atmanirbhar Bharat’ is the low contribution to GDP by agriculture and allied sectors. Speaking at the national dairy conference organized by Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (Mafsu) here on Saturday, Gadkari said, “India’s 65% […]
Creamline Achieves Turnaround with ₹10.48 Crore Profit in Q1 FY25
Quarterly results of Q1 FY 25 Creamline Dairy Products Ltd. (CDPL) reported a notable financial turnaround in the quarter ended June 2024 reversing losses. The company’s net profit surged to ₹10.48 crore, a significant improvement compared to a net loss of ₹7.42 crore in the same quarter the previous year, June 2023. This reflects a […]
Califia Farms acquires self-serve dairy alternative dispenser brand Uproot Inc.
Los Angeles-based Califia Farms has expanded its out-of-home portfolio of products and services with the acquisition of Uproot Inc. Founded in 2019, Uproot Inc. launched its self-serve dairy alternative dispenser system in 2022 and has installed units at more than 150 US education campuses and hospital canteens. The Uproot Inc. Management team, including founders Kevin […]
22%of milk and milk products failed in northern region-FSSAI
Milk adulteration – Big Menace With the authorities struggling to effectively monitor and control the malpractice of food adulteration, nearly 22% samples of milk and milk products analysed in the region in the last three years were found non-conforming to the standards, raising concerns about public health and safety in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.Despite the Food Safety and Standards […]
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 […]
