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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
TopicDairy products

Topic: dairy products

Paneer is on trial. Sting ops, iodine tests, YouTube takedowns

There’s outrage among chefs and online drama over ‘fake’ or analogue paneer. But experts say the name is the biggest problem.

A1-A2 milk debate is all about marketing, no science

The withdrawal of FSSAI’s clarification has reignited discussions around A1 and A2 milk. The debate is a microcosm of a larger issue—the health claims of dairy as a whole.

FSSAI U-turn on A1, A2 labels for dairy products comes after ICAR member’s letter to Modi

FSSAI withdrew advisory against A1, A2 labels for dairy products five days after issuing it, citing need for wider consultation. But Venugopal Badaravada's letter played a part, it is learnt.

A2 labels on milk & ghee a ‘marketing gimmick’, say experts after FSSAI advisory on classification

On Wednesday, India's food safety regulator FSSAI instructed all e-commerce food business operators to remove A1, A2 labels from dairy products.

Karnataka dairy war will singe both Amul and Nandini by promoting anti-competitive ways

It can be argued that once Amul enters Karnataka, there may be no stopping its expansion into other areas of business. But do concerns regarding competition laws hold merit?

No chickenfeed, this: Paneer costs much more than poultry; here’s why

Chicken currently costs around Rs 274 a kg, while paneer is priced at Rs 320 a kg — a difference of nearly Rs 50.

India will not import dairy products, to tap domestic supply, says Union Minister

Minister Parshottam Rupala made it clear that the country will not import dairy products like butter and the supplies will be improved with the help of huge untapped domestic sector.

Dr K Rathnam explores the role of technology in dairy production

The CEO of Milky Mist Dairy, Dr K Rathnam strongly believes that technology will be critical in bringing in and maintaining the countries third white revolution.

Milk poured on streets, dairy producers protest after talks with TN govt over procurement prices fail

Several milk producers threaten to stop supply to state-run cooperative Aavin till their demand is met. Dairy minister Nasar assures people supply from Aavin won't be affected.

Mini trade deal ‘stuck’ as US now wants India to buy $6 billion of agriculture, dairy goods

The deal is ready to be signed, but US says if India wants trade benefits under GSP restored, it must give business equivalent to that amount.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.