50th Dairy industry conference inaugurated at Hitex Hyderabad

The 50th Dairy Industry Conference the Golden Jubilee edition was inaugurated at the HiTex exhibition Centre, Hyderabad by the President of the Indian Dairy Association, Dr.RS Soddhi on 4th March 2024. The conference is being participated by 2500 delegates from all over India and nearly participants from 30 other countries. The Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Shri. Mallu […]

Explore the Top 10 Dairy Industry Trends in 2024

The dairy industry, with roots spanning centuries, occupies a vital part of the food system. Automated milking systems once revolutionized dairy farms and now innovations in the dairy industry like robotic systems offer consistent milking schedules. When cattle experience less stress, it leads to superior milk quality. Tailoring diets to individual cows further ensures optimal […]

BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY: BEACON OF HOPE FOR RESOLVING ISSUES

The dairy industry has grappled with numerous challenges over the years, leading to significant distrust. Prominent examples include the salmonella-contaminated milk incident in France and the adulterated milk case in China. Both incidents eroded consumer faith in dairy products. Moreover, there’s a growing concern over ethical issues such as fair compensation for producers and the […]

Dairy industry and the untapped potential in Bangladesh

Although dairy as an industry did not have any organised footing in Bangladesh until recently, its emergence and growth over the decades is by all means commendable. From a very humble beginning in an informal manner, the industry grew to a large size thanks to a number of dedicated entrepreneurs backed by large-scale investment and […]

Challenges of Dairy industry in Bangladesh

World Milk Day was observed across the world, including in Bangladesh on June 1. It is an international day established by United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognize the importance of milk as a nutrient-rich food and to celebrate the dairy sector. Being observed on June 1 each year since 2001, the day […]

The Significance of Dairy Industry in India’s Economic Development

India’s dairy industry has played a crucial role in the country’s economic development. This sector has also demonstrated an important part in achieving food security, reducing poverty, generating employment opportunities, and providing a regular source of income for rural households. Moreover, in developing economies, like India, landless and poor farmers are actively involved in dairying […]

FAO, WHO Report on Food Safety of Water Reuse in Dairy

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recently published a report that provides guidance for the dairy industry on food-safe sourcing, use, and reuse of fit-for-purpose water. The report is based on a Joint FAO/WHO Expert Meeting on Microbiological Risk Assessment (JEMRA) session that was convened online from […]

National Workshop on Water Management in Dairy Industry

Verghese Kurien Centre of Excellence organized a National Workshop on Water Management in Dairy Industry in IRMA on 28 January 2023. Prof. Umakant Dash, the Director of IRMA gave the welcome speech and felicitated the guests. He appreciated VKCoE’s efforts in organizing the MDPs on ‘Smart Dairy Farming’ and ‘Reducing Carbon footprint in Dairy Plants […]

Is this what dairy industry was expecting from Budget 2023 ?

Everyone was eagerly waiting for the budget 2023-24 and finally it came. The last budget speech was of 38 pages and had no mention of terms like dairy or animal husbandry. This time our expectations were high as the budget speech was of 58 pages and had the word dairy mentioned 3 times and animal […]

Cheese sales drive U.S. dairy consumption growth

Total domestic consumption of milk in all products returned to positive annual growth during the third quarter, for the first time since early this year. Strengthened use of all cheese was a key driver of this positive development. Meanwhile, U.S. dairy export volumes backed off a bit during the third quarter from their record pace […]