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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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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.