India may consider dairy products’ import on tight supply amid stagnant milk output: Government

India may consider dairy products’ import on tight supply amid stagnant milk output: Government

The country may look at importing dairy products if needed as there is a supply constraint for such items due to milk production remaining stagnant in the last fiscal, a top government official said on Wednesday. The government will intervene to import dairy products like butter and ghee, if required, after assessing the stock position … Read more

Iranian women arrested for not wearing hijab after yogurt thrown on them | CNN

Iranian women arrested for not wearing hijab after yogurt thrown on them | CNN

CNN  —  Two women in Iran were arrested after a man threw yogurt on them for not wearing the hijab at a store in the northeastern city of Shandiz, according to a video and report published by the Mizan News Agency, the state-run media for Iran’s judiciary. Video of Thursday’s incident shows a man approaching … Read more

Milking the opportunity, this Nutrition Week: Mapping the future of alternative milk industry in India

Milking the opportunity, this Nutrition Week: Mapping the future of alternative milk industry in India

Antibiotics being pumped into animals to increase and induce milk production, and milk being adulterated with caustic soda or white paint are making people more conscious about their milk choices. (Photo source: IE) By Shrey Kumar, India is the largest dairy producer in the world with the majority of people dependent on cow or buffalo … Read more

A simple secret to maintaining a healthy immune system

A simple secret to maintaining a healthy immune system

Food plays a vital role in ensuring we get all essential nutrients to stay healthy and dairy foods, especially milk not only contains the essential nutrients but includes vitamins and most importantly protein. (Photo source: IE) By Dr.Dharini Krishnan,  Good health, today, is perhaps one of the topmost focused areas for most of us. While … Read more

Sale of dairy products down due to demand slump after coronavirus-induced lockdown

Sale of dairy products down due to demand slump after coronavirus-induced lockdown

AURANGABAD: A slump in demand due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown has led to dwindling sales of dairy products in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district, an association of milk producers said on Tuesday. The Aurangabad district Cooperative Milk Producers Union (ADCMPU) said the sale of milk packets has come down as hotels are out of business now. “We … Read more