65-ml Frooti packs, 85-ml packs of flavoured milk-Shrinkflation is back
As input prices, which were benign for a few quarters, turn inflationary, the spectre of shrinking packs looms large within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment. This summer has seen the tren...Read More
Wide range, discerning consumer, boom time for Rs 30,000-cr ice-cream industry
As 11-year-old Kyra Arora enters the newly opened ‘ice-cream studio’ near her home in Panchkula, her eyes light up. On offer is a mouthwatering range of bars, lollipop sundaes, popsicles, ice-cream...Read More
New norms to rein in defaults in AHIDF dairy scheme
The central government has specified measures to disincentivize defaults in the guidelines for the realigned Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) Scheme. Interest subvention, which...Read More
Aavin records increase in sales of dairy products as mercury soars
With the mercury levels soaring in the city for the past two months, Aavin has clocked an increase in its sales of ice cream and buttermilk this summer. Aavin, the popular brand of the Tamil Nadu Coo...Read More
Cereals, milk, vegetables turn costlier on month; potato prices zoom
Retail food inflation softened marginally to 8.52% in March, 2024 from 8.66% in previous month due to sequential drop in prices of pulses an edible oils and spices, and a high base. The prices of key...Read More
Oat milk may create faster spikes in glucose levels
Plant-based milk alternatives have become popular among health and diet-conscious consumers today. Among the several options available in the market today, many choose to buy oat milk for its great ta...Read More
70% mislabeled and 21% toxic amongst 36 popular Indian protein supplements
Citizens protein project: A self-funded, transparent, and concerning report on analysis of popular protein supplements sold in the Indian market Abstract In this study, we analyzed popular protein sup...Read More
FTAs and farm exports: A mixed bag
Negotiating trade deals and concluding them with developed nations is challenging due to numerous complex clauses, conditions, and terms that need to be met and agreed upon. The government's efforts i...Read More
GI tag sought for State’s popular Uthukuli butter
The Uthukuli Butter Manufacturing Association, which is based out of Tiruppur, the knitwear capital of India, has filed an application seeking geographical indication (GI) tag for ‘Uthukuli Vennai’ (b...Read More
National Dialogue at DUVASU Inspires Hope and Progress for Dairy Farmers
On April 9th, 2024, the National Academy of Dairy Science (Indian) orchestrated a momentous gathering during the VIII Convocation at U.P. Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwa Vidhyala...Read More
Amul Dairy commissions two SIG lines for aseptic carton packs
Amul Dairy has commissioned two advanced SIG filling machines for aseptic carton packs in its Kheda Satellite Dairy plant in Khatraj, Gujarat. With the commissioning of the two additional SIG filling...Read More
Keep milch animals safe this summer: Aavin to T.N. dairy farmers
Aavin has asked dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu to take care of milch animals this summer. It has advised farmers to tie cattle under the shade of trees and provide them with additional water to drink, in...Read More