India launches the 21st Livestock Census, costing Rs 200 crore, to collect data on 219 indigenous breeds and improve animal health security. The census will use mobile technology for efficient data collection and will include data on pastoralists and gender of livestock rearers. New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Friday
The World Dairy Summit 2024, held in Paris, became a platform for India’s dairy sector to demonstrate its innovation and commitment to sustainability. Three Indian dairy organizations were recognized for their groundbreaking contributions in sustainable farming and processing practices. Sundarban Cooperative Milk & Livestock Producers’ Union Limited (Sundarini), an all-women cooperative from West Bengal, made
KOLLAM: Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani has announced the Govardhini scheme, which is aimed at providing fodder at half the price for all calves born in the state. The announcement was made during the inauguration of financial assistance distribution to dairy farmers at Neendakara. Under the Govardhini scheme, 3,950 calves in Kollam district will
Dodla Dairy Ltd (BSE – 543306, NSE – DODLA, ISIN: INE021001019), one of India’s leading integrated dairy companies, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a land parcel admeasuring 35.23 acres at Itkal Village, Dharashiv District, Maharashtra. The company has a strong procurement setup in the state and this land acquisition is a step
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for setting up laboratory infrastructure, testing food samples and creation of awareness on food safety among people in the State. A work plan INR 88.41 crore for the 2024-25 financial year is part of the
The facility leverages Britannia’s milk procurement and support programme with over 3,000 local farmers. Homegrown food company Britannia Industries and French dairy major Bel Group on Wednesday announced the inauguration of its Cheese factory in India at an investment of Rs 220 crore. Britannia Bel Foods, the joint venture between both firms, has opened a
The Dairy Industry Expo, a leading farming and processing event in the country, is scheduled to be held from October, 24 to 26, 2024, at Auto Cluster Exhibition Center, Pune. The event will be an exclusive exposition for dairy farming and processing industry. The Dairy Industry Expo, along with roundtable conferences and workshops, is an
New Delhi, 9th October, 2024: The Indian dairy industry welcomes the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) recent decision to withdraw its directive regarding the labeling of A1 and A2 milk products. The advisory, issued on August 21, 2024, raised concerns over the use of A1 and A2 claims on products like milk, curd, butter,
Snacking on a scoop of ice cream is akin to winning the jackpot. India deeply loves this frozen delight, and several brands cater to the country’s insatiable ice cream appetite. No one is a match for summer weather like a good, icy scoop of delicious ice cream or any other sweet craving. But with so
The Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for primary milk producers, including small dairy units not part of dairy cooperative societies. The move is aimed at curbing milk contamination and adulteration. The SOPs cover sanitary and hygiene requirements, environmental management, milk production processes and food safety measures like
