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Is there a shortage of Amul dairy products in the market?
In recent weeks, there seems to be a scarcity of Amul dairy products in the market. We spoke to store managers, consumers, and Amul's COO to understand the situation. Watch the video to know more
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NDDB to donate Rs 1.5 cr to meet cattle feed requirement in flood-hit Assam
Gujarat-based National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on Friday announced a donation of Rs 1.5 crore to meet the cattle feed requirement of 500 tonnes in flood-affected Assam. NDDB-managed West Assam Milk Union (WAMUL) is being advised to use their supply network and coordinate with local authorities for seamless distribution of cattle feed, an official statement said. "The impact of floods in Assam on both humans and livestock is beyond comprehension and a cause of great distress to so many of us even at this distance," NDDB Chairman Meenesh Shah said. This contribution is symbolic of NDDB's deep commitment toward the unfortunate victims of the catastrophe, he added.
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Parag Milk Foods slips 12%, stock hits 52-week low as Q4 loss widens
For the financial year 2021-22, Parag Milk Foods reported a loss of Rs 532.50 crore, due to one-time write down of Rs 509.50 crore.
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India should keep dairy products out of all free trade pacts: Balyan
Three of the regions India is said to be in trade talks with are significant milk producers themselves; Balyan also bats for further hike in milk procurement prices
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India's organised dairy industry to see 12% revenue growth in FY22: Report
Steady demand for both VAP and liquid milk is likely to lead to 5-6% growth next fiscal as well in line with the pre-pandemic trend: Crisil Ratings report
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Organised dairy players to gain from recent PLI scheme: Report
The scheme offers incentives based on sales growth based on investment incurred by companies between FY22 and FY27
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Dodla Dairy second quarter profit down 31% at Rs 29.39 crore
The company's milk procurement is centred in five states and products are available for purchase in 12 states and has 103 milk chilling centres/plants.
Govt enhances scope of MTA scheme for agri exports by including dairy
The government enhanced the scope of Transport and Marketing Assistance scheme for specified agriculture products by including dairy products under its purview and increasing the rates of assistance.
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Check adulteration in dairy during festivals: Rajasthan minister to admins
Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma on Friday directed the officials to collect samples of dairy products for testing to check adulteration during the forthcoming festival season
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ITC plans to take fresh dairy business deeper into West Bengal and Bihar
The firm's fresh dairy products are available in 24 cities in Bihar, while in Bengal, it has tapped Kolkata
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Keventer Agro expands milk collection centers in WB to ramp up production
Keventer Agro that owns the dairy brand Metro is expanding its fresh milk collection centres in West Bengal in a bid to raise its processing capacity to 4 lakh liters per day, the company said
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Soy, oat, almond, rice, coconut, dairy: Which milk is best for our health?
As to which milk is best, there's no simple answer. Dairy milk tends to come out on top for nutrient quality, though soy is a good substitute from a nutrition perspective
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CBI charges dairy products firm Kwality with Rs 1,400-crore bank fraud
The CBI has registered the case against Kwality and its directors Sanjay Dhingra, Siddhant Gupta, Arun Srivastava, besides other unidentified persons
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India's milk, egg production registers 6% increase despite coronavirus
Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy, milk and egg production in India has increased by 6%
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Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd
Agriculture is a state subject and the Central government has limited powers to ensure implementation of the guidelines
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With a digital persona, Mother Dairy looks to wear a millennial label
The dairy major goes for a brand refresh with new packaging and sharper digital tools, looks to set itself apart from clutter in the dairy market
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Say cheese! Dairy brands increasingly turning to chefs to whip up recipes
Heritage Foods, Amul, and Parag Milk have chef-run campaigns to bring down marketing cost by a tenth
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Opposition to RCEP grows within government, now from dairy ministry
Steel, chemicals, MSME and agri ministries have also opposed deal
Dairy companies: Winners and losers amid rising milk procurement costs
Hatsun Agro, Heritage Foods better placed than Parag, Prabhat
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Dairy got the all-clear this week - but was it justified?
A new study appeared to give dairy products a clean bill of health
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