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TopicDairy products

Topic: dairy products

One way to cut down Indian dairy export rejections. Fix the labels

While export values have increased, India’s share in the global dairy trade has remained largely stagnant, despite being the world’s largest milk producer.

South Asians became lactose-tolerant by accident & asteroids may be gold mines of cosmic treasure

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.  

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.

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.

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Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

A war in the Gulf, a crisis in Gujarat’s Morbi: India’s ceramics capital counts the cost

Morbi makes 80-90% of India’s ceramic exports. The West Asia conflict has cut its propane supply, shutting 200 factories and threatening 400 more—along with 9 lakh livelihoods.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.