Reduce GST on ghee to curb adulteration: IDA urges GOI
In the wake of the fake ghee making factories that are busted every year, India’s dairy sector has demanded a reduction in goods and services tax (GST) on ghee which currently attracts 12% tax. Representations from dairy sector players to the Central govt state that ironically imported palm oil, which is chemically hydrogenated, attracts just 5% […]
Indian Dairy Association Hosts Seminar on ‘Technological Interventions in Dairy Industry’
The Indian Dairy Association (IDA), the leading authority in India’s dairy sector, organized a seminar on June 06, 2024, with the theme ‘Technological Interventions in Indian Dairy’ at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. The seminar was held concurrently with the Inter FoodTech exhibition and provided a dynamic platform for discussing the latest technological advancements in […]
USDA Launches Trade Mission in India and visits Indian Dairy Association
U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis M. Taylor arrived in New Delhi today to launch a USDA-sponsored agribusiness trade mission. Taylor leads a delegation of officials from 47 U.S. agribusiness and farm organizations and 11 state departments of agriculture seeking to develop and expand business opportunities with importers […]
Milk prices to soar as water scarcity hits production
Milk prices tend to rise in summers as production falls, but this year may be worse. As sweeping heatwaves and drying dams leave dairy animals thirsty, milk productivity will fall and prices will rise, agriculture experts said. While spot traders said raw milk with 6.5% fat is currently being sold at ₹47-48 a litre against […]
Fingerprinting:Tracking Chemicals and Cos Behind Unsafe Milk
Indian Dairy Association organized a Seminar on “Safer Dairy Products – Challenges for Industry and Administrators” in Delhi. The seminar featured two Panel discussions, the first focusing on nutrition and the other on the safety of milk. I am grateful to the Indian Dairy Association for providing me the opportunity to moderate the session on […]
International Trade opportunities for Indian Dairy -IDA Webinar
Now is the perfect time to discuss #Dairy exports from #India. The country is entering the flush season with significant dairy stocks. Currently, there’s no demand-supply gap in sight, making exports an attractive option. However, the export scenario, apart from milk fat, isn’t looking promising. Global market experts predict a sluggish market, with China yet […]
Unlocking India’s Dairy Export Potential: Challenges and Focus
I had the privilege of attending the annual alumni meet at NDRI Karnal on September 30th, a nostalgic event where we reunite with our seniors, juniors, and, most importantly, our classmates. During this gathering, I had the honor of delivering a presentation on the state of dairy exports in India, in the presence of esteemed […]
Role of Milk and Milk Products in Health and Disease Prevention”
The seminar was organized by IDA(WZ) On September 12th 2023 in association with following partnering institutions: Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTi), Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Shree Vitthaldas Thackersey College, SNDT University, GN Khalsa College (Autonomous) and Bombay Veterinary College, MAFSU and Consumer Guidance Society of India (CGSI). [Team IDA (Left to […]
Food Mantra-Healthy, Tasty and Affordable : Dr R S Sodhi
Stellapps Technologies in collaboration with ThinkAg, is pleased to invite you as a panellist to a webinar- ” Building Nutrition Security with Dairy: Role, Risks and Regulations”. This webinar was held on 25th July from 4 PM to 5.15 PM IST. Background: The awareness of nutritional security and the significant contribution of dairy towards meeting […]
Sustainability is different for different economies : R S Sodhi
Stellapps Technologies in collaboration with ThinkAg, is pleased to invite you as a panellist to a webinar- ” Building Nutrition Security with Dairy: Role, Risks and Regulations”. This webinar was held on 25th July from 4 PM to 5.15 PM IST. Background: The awareness of nutritional security and the significant contribution of dairy towards meeting […]
