India will be world’s largest milk producer Jayen Mehta Amul
The IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IMC) hosted its 116th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, June 21, 2024 at its headquarters in Churchgate, Mumbai. Jayen Mehta, Managing Director, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. addressed the AGM. In his address, Mehta highlighted Amul’s upward journey from producing approximately 250 litres of milk per day […]
How the Plant-Based Products Market Is Winning Investors’ Favor
The plant-based ingredients sector is undergoing a transformative evolution, driven by a significant shift in consumer preferences and innovative advancements within the industry. Historically overlooked by investors who perceived it as a mere commodity sector, the burgeoning plant-based ingredients market is now being recognized for its immense potential for value-added expansion and wealth generation. According […]
India set to capitalise on Western dairy decline with annual expansion of 10pc
India will expand its milk production by 10pc annually as developed countries look at reducing their herds, the head of one of India’s largest milk-processing facilities has said. “If other countries have issues with their cattle and milk production, it’s good for us — markets open for us,” head of Dudhmansagar Dairy Prateek Kumar Mudgal […]
Innovation key pillar of growth for Nestle India
Packaged foods major Nestle India has said that it is investing in innovation as an engine for growth in the country since India is the fastest-growing market for it globally. “Our total sales witnessed a double-digit growth as we navigated a dynamic market landscape,” said Suresh Narayanan, chairman and managing director (CMD), Nestle India, in […]
Water Footprint of Milk in India
The water footprint of Milk production in 2022 in India is more than half that of total water required for irrigation in 2025. Isn’t it something alarming for all stakeholders to find ways to create paradigm shift in efficiency and sustainability of dairy ing in our country ? Following my recent article on the five […]
What vegetarianism means in India ?
If being vegetarian means having diets loaded with dal (pulses), sabzi (vegetables) and phal (fruits), sans any animal-origin products, most Indians would probably not make the cut. The latest official Survey on Household Consumption Expenditure for 2022-23 (August-July) shows that the average monthly per capita spending in rural India on vegetables (at Rs 202.86), fresh and dry fruits (Rs 140.16) […]
WHO confirms human case of bird flu in India
(Reuters)-The World Health Organization on Tuesday said a case of human infection with bird flu caused by the H9N2 virus was detected in a four-year-old child in the eastern Indian state of West Bengal. The patient was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospital due to persistent severe respiratory issues, […]
Innoterra Appoints Avinash Kasinathan as Head of India Business
We are delighted to announce that Avinash Kasinathan has joined Innoterra as the Head of India business, effective immediately. Avinash brings with him rich experience in strategy, technology, and the agriculture sector. Avinash Kasinathan, Managing Director, Head of India Business, Innoterra Avinash started his career as a consultant at McKinsey. Prior to joining Innoterra, he […]
How Indian Dairytech Startups Are Spearheading White Revolution 2.0 In India
SUMMARY Indian dairytech startups are combating age-old issues of poor quality feed, substandard animal healthcare, and poor disease management The Indian dairy startup landscape has evolved on the back of new-age platforms taking over legacy brands like Amul, Mother Dairy and others through retail channels Ranging from using IoT (Internet of Things) devices to leveraging […]
India’s milk production could reach 300 Billion Litrs by 2030
India contributes to over 25% of global dairy production and has consistently held the top position as the world’s largest milk producer since 1997. In FY23, the country produced around 231 million tonnes of milk, registering a growth rate of 6% CAGR over the period. past decade. A report by NITI Aayog predicts that the […]
