Maharashtra buys excess milk to be turned into powder
The state government has started procuring excess milk collected from dairies to ensure that farmers are paid at least Rs 25 per litre.
Covid-19: Milk consumption down 25% in one month as eateries remain shut
Dairy farmers’ realisation plunges Rs 5-7 a litre; Household consumption of milk products rises.
79% milk in Maharashtra is adulterated: study
Only 15% branded milk packets match FSSAI standards, loose milk fares better at 22% standardisation
No milk price hike for now
Milma to urge government to provide incentives for dairy farmers.
Skimmed milk powder prices easing from December peak
Milk procurement improves as flush season is on in northern States; South set to follow suit.
The government is destroying India’s milk industry
The trade is clamouring for import of milk power. They say that production of milk has not been as much as had been expected this and shortages in milk supply could be felt within 2-3 months. They may be right. But only partly so.
Amul object proposal of industry to import SMP at zero percent duty
The proposal was given by industry body -CII in the backdrop of firm SMP prices at Rs 280-300 per kg, compared to last year prices of Rs 150 per kg.
Amul to focus on Indian sweets; may hike prices of cheese, butter: MD RS Sodhi
In May, Amul increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre.
Fonterra Future Dairy appoints Ishmeet Singh as CEO
Ishmeet Singh has over 25 years of experience in top multinationals and FMCG companies such as Mattel, Vodafone, Hindustan Unilever and Coca-Cola.
