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Argentina Scrapped Its Rent Controls. Now the Market Is Thriving.

BUENOS AIRES—For years, Argentina imposed one of the world’s strictest rent-control laws. It was meant to keep homes such as the stately belle epoque apartments of Buenos Aires affordable, but instead, officials here say, rents soared.

Now, the country’s new president, Javier Milei, has scrapped the rental law, along with most government price controls, in a fiscal experiment that he is conducting to revive South America’s second-biggest economy.

The result: The Argentine capital is undergoing a rental-market boom. Landlords are rushing to put their properties back on the market, with Buenos Aires rental supplies increasing by over 170%. While rents are still up in nominal terms, many renters are getting better deals than ever, with a 40% decline in the real price of rental properties when adjusted for inflation since last October, said Federico González Rouco, an economist at Buenos Aires-based Empiria Consultores.

Milei’s move to undo rent-control regulations has resulted in one of the clearest-cut victories for what he calls “economic shock therapy.” He is methodically taking apart a system of price controls, closing government agencies and lifting trade restrictions built up over eight decades of socialist and military rule in an effort that has upended the lives of many Argentines.

In Buenos Aires—a city dubbed the Paris of the South for its broad avenues and cafe culture—many apartments long sat empty, with landlords preferring to keep them vacant, or lease them as vacation rentals, rather than comply with the government’s rent law.

In 2022, there were some 200,000 empty properties in Buenos Aires, up 45% from 2018, according to a report by Cedesu, a Buenos Aires-based policy group that focuses on urban development. Finding an affordable apartment under the rent-control law was difficult.

Aldana Oliver spent about 18 months looking for a place to rent when she left home for the city of La Plata to study dentistry.

“There were few places to rent and those available were very expensive,” said Oliver. After rent control was scrapped, she quickly found a studio apartment for about $200 a month. “I found something really nice. And I got a good price,” she said.

Many new contracts—now permitted in dollars as well as pesos—stipulate rent increases every three months, real-estate agents and tenants say. That has made housing costs unaffordable for some people already struggling to pay higher food and utility prices, said Gervasio Muñoz, who represents an association of tenants in Buenos Aires.

Romina Misenta, a 40-year-old teacher, said rent on her small apartment increased almost threefold when her previous contract ended.

“My situation has worsened a lot,” she said. “I would be paying a lot less in rent if the previous law was still in effect.”

Still, rental prices appear to be stabilizing. Monthly price increases are now at their lowest rate since 2021 as more apartments become available, according to Zonaprop, Argentina’s largest real-estate website.

The Milei administration has also scrapped price controls on staples such as milk and sugar. The president lifted controls on cooking gas, removed export controls on beef and cut government requirements to import steel, hoping to ease construction costs.

And he ditched the restrictions he said made renting an apartment an odyssey that hurt those it was trying to help.

Critics of Milei say he is deepening the economic pain of the working class. And while he remains popular, some polls show his support eroding. In August, he had a 45% approval rating, down from nearly 60% earlier this year, according to pollster Giacobbe Consultores.

“By freeing up prices, it’s very difficult for all these people, including us, to get to the end of the month,” said Amalia Roggero, whose soup kitchen in La Plata has experienced a surge in people seeking food.

Milei, a libertarian economist, long warned Argentines that his free-market changes would initially make conditions worse before they got better as he slashed public spending to tame inflation. He said it was necessary to unravel tight economic controls he inherited from the previous, left-wing Peronist government, which implemented price controls on some 50,000 products from food to clothing as part of its Fair Prices program.

Milei says his measures are delivering results. He is projecting annual inflation of 18% next year, down from the current 237%, one of the world’s highest rates, as he works to tame the never-ending fiscal deficits at the root of Argentina’s decadeslong economic turmoil.

But the government still faces substantial challenges. Bringing inflation down even further after being stuck at roughly 4% a month in recent months will be difficult, with little room for more spending cuts amid demands to restart public works and increase pensions and wages, economists say.

“They inherited a disastrous economic situation, and getting out of this mess will take time,” said Alberto Cavallo, a professor at Harvard Business School who has studied Argentina’s price controls.

At least for now, the housing market is thriving. Opponents of price controls say Argentina is a cautionary lesson for officials from the U.S. to Europe who have looked to curb surging housing costs with rent controls.

President Biden recently called for some rent increases to be capped at 5% annually. And Vice President Kamala Harris said that if elected president she “will take on corporate landlords and cap unfair rent increases.”

González Rouco, the economist, warned against such plans. “With good intentions or a law,” he said, “you can’t modify how markets work. They have their own dynamic.”

In Argentina, the national rental law approved in 2020 during the left-wing government of President Alberto Fernández required a minimum three-year contract. The rents had to be paid in pesos, the country’s volatile currency, which lost about 90% of its value against the dollar on the black market during Fernández’s 2019-to-2023 term. Rental prices could be increased annually but at a rate set by the central bank, which took into account inflation and worker salaries.

With Argentina’s history of high and volatile inflation, property owners took steps to protect themselves from inflation that would quickly eat into the rents if they were forced to wait 12 months before raising prices.

They instead jacked up the starting price for new leases, making it far too expensive for many people to sign a new contract. That resulted in the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Buenos Aires costing 27 times the price of 2019, according to Zonaprop.

Some landlords tried to sell. Others listed them on short-term rental sites such as Airbnb, where tourists paid in dollars. Landlords also focused on renting to people within their social circle, resulting in a big black market with informal rental deals that skirted government rules, economists say. Many apartment owners simply mothballed their properties.

“You’d never see rental signs in windows,” said Mariano García Malbrán, the president of the chamber of real-estate companies, describing how rent controls led to shortages. “And properties that were listed with real-estate companies would be gone in a day or two.”

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If you want to understand how China abuses its power on the world stage, consider the lobsters. After the Australian prime minister called in April 2020 for an international investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese ambassador to Australia, Chen Jingye, ominously hinted at the economic backlash. “Maybe the ordinary [Chinese] people will say, ‘Why should we drink Australian wine? Eat Australian beef?’” he told the Australian Financial Review. It and other outraged statements from the Chinese government had all the subtlety of a mafia capo wandering into the neighborhood deli and saying, “Nice little business you got here—shame if anything happened to it.”

In the weeks and months that followed, China instituted onerous import inspections on Australian rock lobsters and instituted new bans on timber and barley shipments from Australia. Given that in 2018 and 2019, China had accounted for about 94 percent of the Australian rock lobster market, the new trade restrictions were clearly meant to devastate the country’s lobster industry.

China also invoked punishing tariffs on Australian wine—tariffs that in some cases reached 212 percent—and exports stopped almost overnight. One winemaker, Jaressa Estates in the South Australian wine growing region of McLaren Vale, had been selling about 7 million bottles a year to China, some 96 percent of its total business, and saw that number drop to zero. “The country’s biggest overseas market vanished almost immediately. Sales to China plummeted 97 percent that first year. Storage tanks overflowed with unsold vintages of shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, pressuring red grape prices,” the New York Times reported. “Now that its economy is entrenched as the world’s second largest, the threat of losing access to China’s 1.4 billion consumers is a stick that few countries or industries can afford to provoke.”

It was a brutal lesson for Australia. As one winemaker told CNN, perhaps Australia shouldn’t be so quick to cross China in the future—and it should have approached questions about COVID-19’s origins with more delicacy. “Australia’s only a little nation. We should have absolutely supported it, but we didn’t need to lead the charge,” the vintner said. All told, Australia saw some $13 billion worth of exports targeted.

Outside the egregious Australian case, China has begun to wield the economic stick more regularly. For example, it halted salmon imports from Norway after the Nobel Peace Prize went to Chinese dissident Lio Xiaobo, punished Taiwan in 2022 with new restrictions on exporting pineapples, apples, and fish, and went after Lithuania when the Baltic country tried to strengthen ties with Taiwan. The wide-ranging Chinese move against Lithuania was unprecedented—extending not to just to obvious products like milk or peat but also against products manufactured with semiconductor chips made in Lithuania. As the New York Times wrote at the time, “China’s drive to punish Lithuania is a new level of vindictiveness.” The consequences for Lithuania were so dire that the German-Baltic Chamber of Commerce reported that the country’s high-tech industry faced an “existential” threat.

The most powerful voices in the global trade discussion largely stayed silent during these attacks. The European Union filed a perfunctory World Trade Organization complaint on Lithuania’s behalf but, as the New York Times reported, “otherwise largely left one of its smallest and weakest members to fend for itself,” and behind the scenes its officials urged Vilnius officials to appease China. “To use a Chinese phrase, they are killing the chicken to scare the monkey, particularly the big German monkey,” one European think tank leader said publicly. “Many European leaders look at Lithuania and say, ‘My God, we are not going to do anything to upset China.’”

And while some U.S. officials held performative tastings of Australian wine, the United States failed to step in to stabilize or support Australia, Norway, Taiwan, or Lithuania. There were no high-profile “Berlin Airlifts” of pineapples to U.S. grocery stores, tanker convoys of Australian Shiraz rolling up the Capital Beltway, or “Buy Baltic” public service announcements to encourage consumers and corporate leaders to look to Lithuanian suppliers. There was no coordinated effort to build a coalition to implement an emergency adjustment of tariffs on Australian wine or lobster, let alone to help the affected industries find new commercial buyers.

Perhaps it’s easy to write off such American reluctance as our own strain of protectionism—maybe the government didn’t want to be accused of undercutting Hawaiian pineapples or promoting foreign competitors to California Zinfadels—but the truth is that even at home the United States has failed to stand up for our industries when China targeted them. We didn’t support American airlines and hospitality companies when China pressured them to remove Taiwan’s name from their maps; nor did the United States government stand up meaningfully for the free speech of NBA players who criticized China.

China is learning, again and again, that bullying works, mastering the 21st-century toolkit of economic statecraft and warfare. As Bethany Allen, a journalist who has covered China for a decade, writes in her book, Beijing Rules: How China Weaponized Its Economy to Confront the World, “If we speak the language of markets … then China hasn’t just learned that language. It has learned to speak it louder than anyone else.” The Chinese Communist Party’s “authoritarian style of state capitalism,” Allen argues, means it “is willing to draw on its full arsenal of leverage, influence, charm, deception, and coercion.” And China has begun to deploy those tools all too frequently—leading to very real questions about whether anyone, companies or nation-states, can afford to be economically reliant on China.

The United States needs to do better—for ourselves and our allies. Strong allies are not going to help only out of self-interest, they’re going to do it because they want to follow their values and principles—and we have to make it easier for countries who want to help us counter China. We need to create an umbrella that shields countries, companies, and individuals when they take on China’s attempts at hegemonic thought and action.

Critical to any global strategy to counter China is building and securing the series of bilateral relationships and multilateral institutions and alliances that helped the West win Cold War I. We have to make it easy for our allies—and desired potential allies—to say yes to such alliances. China is surrounded by many relatively small and weak countries that need real reassurances, both security and economic, that if they side with the United States in a regional coalition they won’t be out in the cold.

Even countries like South Korea, Japan, and Australia that are G-20 countries with advanced economies and trillion-dollar-plus GDPs are small compared to the behemoths like China and the United States, especially if they’re left geopolitically isolated.

Beyond ad hoc responses to pressure on our friends when they stand up to China—especially but not only when they’re acting at our request—the United States needs to figure out a new alliance framework to deter such actions from China in the future. China needs to know that bullying won’t work.

On the security front, there’s little value in the Indo-Pacific in a replacement for SEATO, the 20-year attempt to build a Southeast Asia alliance like NATO that ended in 1977 after never achieving a working military structure. (One British diplomat called the alliance a “zoo of paper tigers.”) Today, too many of the countries across the Indo-Pacific are already protected by bilateral security pacts with the United States to bother joining a larger formal security alliance. For example, given that both Japan and the Philippines have their own security pacts with the United States, it’s not entirely clear what domestic political appetite there would be for, say, the Philippines to be treaty-bound to defend Japan if it’s attacked.

Instead of a military security alliance in the Indo-Pacific, we should be looking to build a new—and global—economic security alliance. America should lead the way in creating a new organization—call it something like the Treaty of Allied Market Economies (TAME), an “economic NATO” alliance of European and Indo-Pacific nations with open-market economies. Together, the partners in this alliance would respond as a unified block to political and economic pressure from China—or any other economic aggressor, for that matter—through a combination of trade barriers, sanctions, and export controls.

In some ways, this alliance would look similar to the coordinated but independent action that the West took in levying unprecedented sanctions against Russia after its Ukraine invasion. As an additional carrot to joining such an alliance, like-minded members could all share increased trade benefits in the form of tariff cuts, regulatory cooperation, and enhanced investment terms.

Beyond formal joint economic punishment of an aggressor, such an alliance could also plan for and commit to repairing and replacing real economic harms that member countries face when hit with retaliatory tariffs or trade wars. Such “trade diversion” often occurs in the market anyway. As one market closes, another opens—and we know that, in part, because of China’s actions against Australia. Markets are adaptable and most goods can flow elsewhere, especially if protectionist tariffs don’t stand in the way. It’s why Australia, for instance, weathered some of China’s aggressive moves better than anticipated. In particular, the Australian coal industry—which was also hit with punishing bans—turned out just fine because coal is such a fungible and high-demand product. “Once China banned imports of Australian coal in mid-2020, Chinese utilities had to turn to Russian and Indonesian suppliers instead. This, in turn, took Russian and Indonesian coal off the market, creating demand gaps in India, Japan, and South Korea—which Australia’s stranded coal was able to fill,” Foreign Policy noted. “The result of decoupling for one of Australia’s core industries was therefore just a game of musical chairs—a rearrangement of who traded with whom, not a material injury.”

One of the reasons that NATO has never had to invoke Article 5 against another nation-state attack—the only time it’s ever been used was after Sept. 11 against al Qaeda—is precisely because of how strong all other countries know the response from the combined NATO force would be.

The same should be true on the economic front. As Daleep Singh, a National Security Council official who helped coordinate the U.S. response to Ukraine, said, “The best sanctions are the ones that never have to get used.” China might very well think twice before weaponizing its trading strength if it understood the combined—and severe—penalties it might face in taking such action and that even if it did launch a trade war, it wouldn’t necessarily inflict much economic harm to begin with.

There’s enough evidence of China’s willingness to inflict economic pain for political gain across Asia and Europe that a well-crafted TAME organization would likely attract a long line of participants—many countries across the globe are becoming increasingly concerned about Chinese belligerent behavior, and there is safety in numbers. While it is unlikely that some large countries with significant economic dependence on China, such as France and Germany, would rush to join this new alliance, states that have already found themselves on the receiving end of Chinese coercion in the past—such as Australia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, the Philippines, and Taiwan itself, among others—are prime candidates for initial membership. Over time, as TAME membership grows in numbers, combined economic power, and market size, it will become a magnet too attractive for other market economies to avoid, especially if China continues to engage in brutish bullying tactics around the world.

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India Feed Additives Market Share, Trends and Growth Forecast 2031

India feed additives market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.90% during the forecast period FY2025-FY2032, growing from USD 1.25 billion in FY2024 to USD 1.98 billion in FY2032. The market is experiencing remarkable growth, largely driven by rising demand for quality animal products and increasing concern about the welfare of livestock. There is an increasing trend towards greater commercialization of agricultural practices surging the need for effective feed additives. There are many additives that can improve an animal’s nutritional status such as amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and probiotics.

Poultry, dairy, and aquaculture play crucial roles in agriculture economy in India, driving the demand for feed additives in the country. Moreover, government initiatives to boost agricultural production and guarantee food security are among the factors fueling the market growth. In addition, the implementation of modern farming methods and enhanced awareness among farmers with respect to advantages of feed additives have been supporting the increase of this market.

Nonetheless, the market encounters difficulties like changing raw material prices and strict regulations which may impede development. Apart from this, innovations in feed additives formulas such as research may help keep the market to expand. Additionally, domestic consumption and export possibilities will drive the industry’s permanent growth irrespective of its evolution phase.

In May 2024, the European feed additives manufacturer, Nuqo, announced the launch of Nuqo Animal Nutrition India Pvt Ltd., a new subsidiary in India. With the new subsidiary, Nuqo India is aiming to meet the changing demands of Indian clients by leveraging the vast industry experience and local market insights of its committed workforce.

Expanding Livestock Population Fuels Market Growth

The growing livestock population in India is a major factor behind the demand for feed additives. According to the 20th Livestock Census, there are 535.78 million livestock in the nation overall, 4.6% more than the 2012 Livestock Census.

Since India possesses the world’s largest number of livestock species, such as poultry, cattle, and fish, the country mainly depends on them for farm economy and provision of food. To satisfy the rising demand for meat, milk, and eggs, more farmers are turning to livestock farming, especially in dairy farming and chicken keeping.

In November 2023, at Poultry India 2023, Nutrex presented its latest line of feed additives, Nutrase BXP, PhytoStar, EndoBan, and Free-Tox, intended to enhance animal health, productivity, and well-being. These additives are made to assist farmers in keeping the gut flora of their animals in a healthy state, which is necessary for the best possible immune system and nutrition absorption.

With an increase in livestock population, there is a rise in demand for efficient feeding methods that will ensure optimal health and productivity of animals. A vital component of this process are feed additives, which increase the nutritional value of animal feeds, aid digestion, enhance immunity, and promote quick growth rates. Most notably, these advantages are crucial for commercial farming since it aims at maximizing outputs.

Furthermore, the increase in livestock numbers leads to an increased demand for feed resources, which means that it is essential to add feed supplements so as to enhance the efficiency of feed conversion. This pattern is anticipated to persist and with the rise of India’s needs for animal-based items, the market for feed additives is expected to grow in forecast years.

Innovations in Additives Catalyze Market Expansion

Innovative feed supplements play a critical role in the development of India feed additives market. The need for more efficient, sustainable, and effective animal nutrition solutions has prompted notable changes in formulation operations in the sector. Among these innovations, the introduction of natural and organic feed additives due to an increasing demand for clean-label items and fears about the impact of synthetic substances on livestock food supply chains is expected to increase.

Plant-based enzymes, probiotics, and essential oils are natural additives that provide advantages such as better gut health, improved nutrient uptake, and increased immunity with less harm on environment. In November 2023, Refit Animal Care, a renowned producer and provider of premium animal feed and supplements, introduced two new feed supplement products for pigeons. The two new pigeon feed supplements, ACTIPIGEON and SPEEDO+, are made with natural substances and aimed at having a significant positive impact on the production, health, and performance of pigeons.

Besides, research is being done on precision nutrition entailing formulation of supplements that are specific for particular kinds of animals at various life stages or having varied illnesses, aimed at maximizing feed use and minimizing waste. Other areas of innovation involve new technologies, for instance, microencapsulation, which protects sensitive elements and ensure their targeted release in the digestive system of animals. These advances are helping farmers achieve better results while reducing costs and meeting the growing demand for high-quality animal products.

In February 2024, Zenex Animal Health India Private Ltd. developed an innovative solution for chicken’s gut health, Bacillus siamensis ZMT02 (BSZMT02). The product is a unique probiotic strain that improves production indicators among chickens. It even allows farmers to remove gut-acting AGPs and antibiotics.

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Ruminants Hold a Larger Market Share

Ruminants, particularly cattle and buffalo, take a larger market share in India feed additives market, driven by the country’s big dairy and beef industries. India is the world’s leading producer of milk, making its dairy sector an important integral part of the agricultural economy. To maintain levels of high milk production, there has been a rising need for additives that will increase the nutritional value of feeds, enhance digestion, and promote the general well-being of animals.

Ruminants have unique nutrient requirements to stand their complicated digestive systems, thus feed additives such as vitamins, minerals, and probiotics are key ingredients in enhancing the effectiveness of conversion of feeds into animal products. They go a long way in ensuring that the rumen is running smoothly, reducing metabolic disorders, and maintaining uniformity in milk production.

As the dairy industry evolves and embraces more intensified agricultural methods, feed additives are on the rise. In addition, this has resulted in the enlargement of the market size for ruminants in the sector of feed additives due to amplified consumer demand for dairy products.

In August 2023, India’s first Peer Commerce in AgriTech, Gramik, introduced three cow feeding additives, Doodh Sagar, Heifer Mix, and Urja Pashu PoshakAahar. The new product line is being introduced with the goal of giving Indian livestock farmers a competitive advantage in the market by making high-quality cow feed supplements easily accessible and reasonably priced.

Future Market Scenario (FY2025 – FY2032F)

With increasing need for animal-derived products such as meat and dairy (including eggs), the need for more efficient and sustainable livestock production will increase, resulting in increased incorporation of feed additives.

As technologies such as microencapsulation are used, continuous improvements in additive formulations will enhance the market.

The future of technology will see a rise in the development of highly targeted and species-specific feed additives, leading to optimized feed efficiency besides reducing waste.

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“India Feed Additives Market Assessment, Opportunities and Forecast, FY2018-FY2032F”, is a comprehensive report by Markets and Data, providing in-depth analysis and qualitative and quantitative assessment of the current state of India feed additives market, industry dynamics, and challenges. The report includes market size, segmental shares, growth trends, opportunities, and forecast between FY2025 and FY2032. Additionally, the report profiles the leading players in the industry, mentioning their respective market share, business models, competitive intelligence, etc.

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Sidhant Gupta Discusses the Roadblocks and Future Potential of India’s Dairy Industry

India is the world’s largest milk producer and a major player in the global dairy industry. However, despite this success, the dairy sector in India faces many challenges. Sidhant Gupta, a well-known expert in the dairy industry and former Director of Kwality Ltd., shares his insights on the difficulties and opportunities in this field.

"India produces about 22% of the world’s milk, with over 70 million dairy farmers making this possible. But even with such large numbers, the industry is mostly unorganized, and many farmers still use traditional methods," says Mr. Sidhant Gupta.

India’s huge dairy industry is both a strength and a challenge. On one hand, the country’s high milk production ensures enough supply for its people and gives it the potential to become a major global exporter. On the other hand, most dairy farming is done by small farmers, which makes it hard to bring in modern technology, improve infrastructure, and maintain consistent quality. These improvements are necessary for the industry to grow further and compete globally.

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I chose New Zealand because I lived there for two months when I was 12. I lived in a very small town and knew very little about New Zealand's cultural differences at the time. I feel like this is a perfect opportunity to really understand more about the country. I want to see just how unique the island is, including its Indigenous people, agriculture, art, environment, and food.

I believe that deep diving into a culture like this will let me understand better how different people around the world act and think based on their background and culture. It will also open my mind to different ideologies, which could influence every aspect of my life.

While researching the culture, I want to focus on five main things: Indigenous people, agriculture, art, environment, and food.

New Zealand is roughly the size of California,

despite its small size, deforestation and rapid urbanization have caused problems for the environment and led to the decline of natural species. The introduction of animals like weasels, ferrets, and cats, originally brought over to breed for fur, made things worse. Many escaped into the wild, and without natural predators, they preyed on native birds and reptiles, driving some species almost to extinction.

Indigenous people, known as the Maori, make up about 16% of New Zealand's population, while 65% are European. Most of the population, around three-quarters, lives on the North Island, which has led to it being an economic and cultural hub. However, there are significant many things that seperate the Maori and nonnatives. For example, the median income for Maori is only 71% compared to New Zealand Europeans. On top of that, over 50% of the prison population is Maori, even though they make up a much smaller percentage of the population. This imbalance shows the ongoing economic social struggles the Maori face, which can lead to tension and conflict between natives and non-natives in New Zealand.

Agriculture has always been a part of New Zealand and makes up 20% of its GDP. Its biggest exports are milk, beef, kiwifruit, apples, grapes, lamb, and wool. New Zealand is the world’s largest milk exporter, thanks to strict farming laws and regulations. With lower demand for wool, many farms switched to cows. Thirty-four percent of New Zealand's total exports go to China because of its proximity.

The film industry has become a huge way for New Zealand to show its artistic side. Movies like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople were all filmed there. In the past, though, the Maori were very focused on carving, using materials like wood, jade, and bone. Many of these carvings still exist today and are kept in museums to preserve their culture. Along with this, jade is still important, as New Zealand jade is known for its quality and rarity. Used today mainly for jewelry, jade serves as a meaningful connection for the Maori to their culture.

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Sidhant Gupta Explores the Challenges and Opportunities in India's Dairy Sector

India is the world's largest milk producer and a leader in the global dairy industry. However, it still faces many challenges. Sidhant Gupta, an expert in the dairy sector and former Director of Kwality Ltd., shares his thoughts on the difficulties and opportunities in India’s dairy market.

“India produces about 22% of the world’s milk, thanks to over 70 million dairy farmers. But despite these impressive numbers, the industry is mostly unorganized, with many farmers still using traditional methods,” says Mr. Gupta.

India’s dairy industry is massive, which is both a strength and a weakness. On the bright side, high milk production ensures enough supply for the country and creates a chance to lead in global dairy exports. However, most dairy farming in India is done by small farmers, making it hard to modernize the sector. This fragmentation slows down the adoption of new technologies, improvements in infrastructure, and maintaining consistent quality—all of which are crucial for growth and staying competitive globally.

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With queries like “What are the healthy instant foods for this winter?”  “Are millets good for immunity in winter?” trending online, it’s clear that instant mix superfoods are here to stay. Packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants, millets boost immunity and digestion, making them a perfect choice for the chilly season.

But before we come to the point…Did You Know?

The Indian government declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets, promoting millet consumption worldwide.

India is the world’s largest producer of millet, exporting these “super grains” to over 70 countries, boosting both nutrition and the economy.

Besides, our world famous Instant food mix products, Sankalp Range of Products also offers a range of quick, nutrient-rich millets backed by WHO and IMA recommendations for balanced diets. So we are going to share all possible Sankalp Instant Mix Foods for Winters that will keep you healthy and happy on a daily basis.

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1. Sankalp Instant Millet Khichdi Mix

2. Sankalp Instant Millet Beetroot Dosa Mix

3. Sankalp Finger Millet Dosa Mix

4. Sankalp Chocolate Choco Chip Pancake

5. Sankalp Vanilla Choco Chip Pancake

6. Sankalp Instant Millet Upma Mix

7. Sankalp Oats Dosa Mix

8. Sankalp Multi Millet Idli Mix

9. Sankalp Finger & Sorghum Millet Idli Mix

1. Sankalp Instant Millet Khichdi Mix

This mix combines millets, lentils, and spices for a hearty, protein-packed meal. Rich in fiber and essential nutrients, it aids digestion and boosts immunity, making it ideal for cold winters. Health experts highlight millet’s role in combating malnutrition, making this khichdi perfect for all ages. And is among the best healthy winter meals. 

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How to Prepare – Mix with water, cook for 10–12 minutes on low flame/ microwave it for 2 minutes, and enjoy a wholesome, warm bowl of health in minutes. Anytime you have a craving in peak winters, this healthy food in winter from Sankalp will come to your rescue! 

2. Sankalp Instant Millet Beetroot Dosa Mix

This vibrant instant mix food for winter blends the nutrition of millets with beetroot’s iron and antioxidants. It supports blood health and adds a winter glow. Low glycemic index makes it diabetes-friendly, as endorsed by medical experts for managing sugar levels.

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How to Prepare- Mix these Millet food products with water, rest for 5–10 minutes, spread on a hot pan and savour crispy, colorful dosas packed with goodness.

3. Sankalp Finger Millet Dosa Mix

Our most selling Instant mix food for winter , this one is packed with calcium, iron, and antioxidants, finger millet is a superfood for winters. It strengthens bones and boosts energy, making it ideal for growing children and elders. Endorsed by nutritionists for combating calcium deficiency, a millet dosa is a winter must-have.

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How to Prepare – Mix with water, let it rest briefly. Then cook into delicious dosas that are crispy, nutritious, and ready in minutes. It even helps you end your midnight food cravings in peak winter via a healthy food in winter! 

4. Sankalp Chocolate Choco Chip Pancake

A guilt-free winter indulgence! These millet food products blends millets with rich chocolate and choco chips. Thus it is offering warmth, energy, and essential nutrients like iron and magnesium. Perfect for kids and adults, it satisfies sweet cravings healthily.

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How to Prepare – To prepare this bestseller among our instant mix food products, all you need to do is mix it with milk or water, cook until smooth, and enjoy warm. To add more flavours to this healthy food in winter, you can top it with nuts or fruit for added nutrition.

5. Sankalp Vanilla Choco Chip Pancake

These fluffy pancakes combine vanilla flavor with the goodness of millet and choco chips, perfect for cozy winter mornings. High in fiber and protein, they promote energy and digestion.

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How to Prepare – Add water or milk to the mix, pour onto a heated pan, and cook until golden. Serve with honey or syrup for a delightful breakfast. When you talk of tasty end to healthy winter meals, this is your perfect pick!

6. Sankalp Instant Millet Upma Mix

Our best seller among the instant mix food for winter, this one is a quick, wholesome breakfast option rich in fiber and iron. This Millet food product mix keeps you full and energised during winter while improving digestion.

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How to Prepare – Add water, cook on medium heat for 5 minutes max. Then garnish with curry leaves and nuts for extra flavour. Ready in minutes as your ideal healthy food in winter!

7. Sankalp Oats Dosa Mix

Combining oats and millets, this mix offers a healthy, crispy dosa loaded with fiber and antioxidants, ideal for winters. These instant mix food products are a great alternative to regular rice-based dosas.

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How to Prepare – Add water to the mix, spread on a hot griddle and cook both sides until golden. And have it piping hot with either Sankalp chutney or Sankalp sambar.

8. Sankalp Multi Millet Idli Mix

When it comes to Healthy winter meals, the soft and fluffy idlis are packed with the goodness of multiple millets. These would be providing essential nutrients like calcium and magnesium to support winter immunity.

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How to Prepare – All you need to do is mix with water, let it ferment briefly, and steam for 10–15 minutes. Serve hot with coconut chutney or try other Sankalp Chutneys.

9. Sankalp Finger & Sorghum Millet Idli Mix

A powerhouse of nutrients, this mix uses finger millet and sorghum for idlis high in calcium, iron, and protein. Ideal for bone health during cold weather.

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How to Prepare – Mix with water, ferment it for some time, and steam. You can pair it with Sankalp Chutney options or Sankalp ready to eat Sambar for a warm, nutritious meal.

So if you are looking for the best Instant mix food or for that matter Millet food products for winter… to stay warm and healthy, Sankalp instant mix food products are your answer! Order now, we have special offers and combo deals as well.

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Indian dairy under threat from new trade deals with Global Companies

India’s 150 million small dairy farmers, local cooperatives and networks of small-scale vendors have made the country the world’s largest producer of milk and ensured its self-sufficiency. The handful of transnational corporations that dominate the global dairy industry are still only marginal players in India, and only a tiny fraction of dairy products are imported into the country or exported…

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India's Dairy Industry Sees Surge in Milk Production Amid New Challenges

The dairy industry has always been a vital part of India’s agricultural sector, and recent developments indicate that it is poised for even more growth. With increasing demand for milk and dairy products both domestically and globally, the industry is taking significant steps to boost production and ensure sustainability. India remains the largest producer of milk in the world, with its dairy sector contributing significantly to the livelihoods of millions of farmers across the country. However, as the market continues to grow, new challenges are emerging that require attention from policymakers and industry leaders.

One of the most notable trends in dairy industry news is the increase in Indian milk production over the past year. According to recent reports, India’s milk output has grown by nearly 6% annually, reaching approximately 220 million metric tons in 2023. This surge is largely attributed to the adoption of advanced dairy farming techniques, improved animal husbandry, and better feed management practices. The government has also played a crucial role by introducing schemes aimed at modernizing dairy infrastructure, enhancing cold chain facilities, and providing financial assistance to small and marginal farmers.

Despite the increase in Indian milk production, the industry faces several challenges. One pressing issue is the rising cost of fodder and feed, which has put pressure on the profitability of dairy farmers. Climate change is another growing concern, as unpredictable weather patterns and extreme temperatures are affecting livestock health and milk yields. Furthermore, the industry is grappling with the need for more efficient logistics and distribution systems, especially in rural areas where access to quality refrigeration and storage facilities remains limited.

In response to these challenges, industry stakeholders are advocating for greater investment in research and development to enhance dairy farming practices and make them more resilient to climate change. Additionally, there is a growing focus on expanding export opportunities for Indian dairy products, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where demand for high-quality milk products is on the rise.

Overall, while the Indian dairy industry continues to experience impressive growth, addressing these challenges will be critical to ensuring its long-term sustainability. As the sector evolves, it remains a crucial component of India’s economic fabric, supporting the livelihoods of millions and contributing to the nation’s food security.

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Understanding the Export of Coconut from India: A Comprehensive Guide

Export of Coconut from India: An Overview

The export of coconut from India has been a significant contributor to the country's agricultural economy. India, being one of the largest producers of coconuts in the world, has a well-established coconut export industry. The country exports various forms of coconut products, including fresh coconuts, coconut oil, desiccated coconut, and coconut-based products. The demand for Indian coconuts and coconut products has been steadily increasing in the international market due to their high quality and diverse applications.

In recent years, the export of coconut from India has seen substantial growth, driven by the rising global demand for natural and organic products. Indian coconuts are highly valued for their rich taste, nutritional benefits, and versatility in culinary and non-culinary applications. The export industry has also benefited from advancements in processing technologies, which have enabled the production of high-quality value-added coconut products. As a result, India has emerged as a key player in the global coconut market, with a strong presence in both traditional and emerging markets.

Major Coconut Exporting Countries: A Global Perspective

Several countries around the world are involved in the export of coconuts and coconut products. The major coconut exporting countries include 

Philippines

Indonesia

India

Sri Lanka

Thailand

These countries have favourable climatic conditions for coconut cultivation and have developed robust coconut industries. The global coconut market is highly competitive, with each country striving to maintain its market share by improving the quality and variety of its coconut products.

The Philippines is known for its extensive coconut plantations and is a leading exporter of coconut oil and desiccated coconut. Indonesia, with its vast coconut-growing regions, is a major supplier of fresh coconuts and coconut-based products. Sri Lanka has carved a niche for itself in the export of coconut fibre and coir products, while Thailand is renowned for its coconut milk and coconut water exports. India, with its diverse range of coconut products, is a formidable competitor in the global market, offering everything from fresh coconuts to innovative value-added products.

Each of these countries has its unique strengths and competitive advantages in the coconut export industry. The Philippines, for example, benefits from a well-established processing industry and strong export infrastructure. Indonesia's large-scale coconut production and strategic location give it an edge in supplying neighbouring markets. Sri Lanka's expertise in coir production and Thailand's focus on high-value coconut products have helped them capture specific segments of the market. India, with its combination of traditional farming practices and modern processing techniques, is well-positioned to meet the diverse demands of the global market.

India as the Largest Coconut Exporter in the World

India is one of the largest coconut exporter in the world. The country's extensive coconut cultivation areas, advanced agricultural practices, and efficient supply chain management have contributed to its leading position in the global coconut export market. Indian coconuts are known for their superior quality, which is attributed to the country's favourable climate conditions and traditional farming methods. The Indian government has also implemented various policies and initiatives to support and promote coconut exports, further strengthening India's position as a top coconut exporter.

India's dominance in the coconut export market is the result of several factors. The country's vast coconut-growing regions, particularly in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, provide a steady supply of high-quality coconuts. Indian farmers have perfected the art of coconut cultivation over generations, employing sustainable practices that ensure the health and productivity of coconut palms. Additionally, the government's proactive measures, such as providing financial assistance, establishing export-oriented processing units, and promoting research and development, have played a crucial role in boosting coconut exports.

India's coconut export industry is characterized by a diverse product portfolio that caters to various market segments. Fresh coconuts, known for their sweetness and nutritional value, are in high demand in international markets. Coconut oil, both virgin and refined, is prized for its numerous health benefits and wide range of applications in cooking, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Desiccated coconut, used extensively in the food industry, is another key export product. Indian exporters have also tapped into the growing market for value-added products, such as coconut water, coconut milk, coconut flour, and coconut-based snacks, further enhancing the country's export potential.

Analyzing Coconut Export Data from India

Coconut export data from India provides valuable insights into the trends and patterns of the country's coconut export industry. The data includes information on the volume and value of coconut exports, major export destinations, and the types of coconut products exported. According to recent coconut export data from India, India exported over 1.5 million metric tons of coconuts and coconut products in the last fiscal year. The major export destinations for Indian coconuts include

The United States

The European Union

The Middle East

Southeast Asian countries

The data also reveals a steady growth in the export of value-added coconut products, such as coconut oil and desiccated coconut, reflecting the increasing demand for these products in the global market.

The analysis of export data highlights several key trends in India's coconut export industry. One notable trend is the growing preference for organic and natural coconut products among consumers in developed markets. This has led to an increase in the export of organic coconut oil, coconut water, and other organic coconut products. Another trend is the rising demand for coconut-based health and wellness products, driven by the global shift towards healthier lifestyles. Indian exporters have capitalized on this trend by introducing innovative products such as coconut flour, coconut sugar, and coconut-based dietary supplements.

The data also indicates a diversification of export destinations, with Indian coconuts reaching new markets in Africa, South America, and Eastern Europe. This diversification has helped mitigate the risks associated with dependence on a few major markets and has opened up new growth opportunities for Indian exporters. Furthermore, the increasing export of value-added products has contributed to higher export revenues, as these products command premium prices in the international market. The data underscores the importance of continuous innovation and quality improvement in maintaining India's competitive edge in the global coconut market.

Understanding the Coconut HS Code

The Harmonized System (HS) code is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers used to classify traded products. The coconut hs code and coconut products are essential for customs procedures and international trade documentation. The HS code for fresh coconuts is 080119, while the HS code for desiccated coconut is 080111. Coconut oil falls under the HS code 151311. Understanding the HS code is crucial for exporters to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and facilitate smooth customs clearance. Proper classification of coconut products using the correct HS code helps in avoiding delays and penalties during the export process.

The HS code system plays a vital role in international trade by providing a standardized framework for the classification of goods. For coconut exporters, accurate classification using the appropriate HS code is essential to ensure that their products are correctly identified and processed by customs authorities in importing countries. This not only facilitates smooth customs clearance but also helps in determining the applicable tariffs, taxes, and regulatory requirements for the exported products.

Exporters must stay updated with any changes or revisions to the HS code system to ensure compliance with international trade regulations. They should also be aware of the specific requirements and documentation needed for different types of coconut products. For example, fresh coconuts may require phytosanitary certificates, while processed products like coconut oil and desiccated coconut may need additional certifications related to food safety and quality standards. By adhering to the correct HS codes and complying with all relevant regulations, Indian coconut exporters can streamline their export processes and minimize the risk of delays or rejections at customs checkpoints.

The Role of Coconut in India's Agricultural Economy

Coconut plays a vital role in India's agricultural economy. It is a major cash crop that provides livelihood to millions of farmers and contributes significantly to the country's GDP. The coconut industry in India encompasses various sectors, including cultivation, processing, and export. The government has implemented several schemes and programs to support coconut farmers and promote sustainable coconut farming practices. Additionally, the coconut industry has a significant impact on rural development, as it generates employment opportunities and supports ancillary industries such as coir production and coconut-based handicrafts.

The importance of coconut in India's agricultural economy cannot be overstated. Coconut cultivation is a source of income for millions of small and marginal farmers, particularly in coastal regions where other crops may not thrive. The crop's versatility and resilience make it an ideal choice for farmers, providing them with a steady source of income throughout the year. The coconut industry also supports a wide range of value-added activities, from the production of coconut oil and desiccated coconut to the manufacturing of coir products and handicrafts.

The government's initiatives to support the coconut industry have been instrumental in promoting sustainable farming practices and enhancing the productivity and profitability of coconut cultivation. Programs such as the Coconut Development Board's schemes for replanting and rejuvenation of coconut gardens, financial assistance for setting up processing units, and training programs for farmers have had a positive impact on the industry. These efforts have helped improve the quality of Indian coconuts, increase yields, and reduce post-harvest losses, thereby boosting the overall competitiveness of the coconut export industry.

The coconut industry also plays a crucial role in rural development by creating employment opportunities and supporting the livelihoods of millions of people. The processing and value addition of coconut products generate jobs in various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The industry's contribution to rural development extends beyond direct employment, as it also supports ancillary industries such as transportation, packaging, and marketing. The economic benefits of the coconut industry are felt across the entire value chain, from farmers to exporters, making it a vital component of India's agricultural economy.

Challenges and Opportunities in the Coconut Export Industry

Despite its success, the coconut export industry in India faces several challenges. These include fluctuations in global market prices, competition from other coconut-producing countries, and issues related to quality control and certification. However, there are also numerous opportunities for growth and expansion. The increasing demand for organic and value-added coconut products presents a significant opportunity for Indian exporters. Additionally, advancements in technology and innovation in coconut processing can help improve the efficiency and profitability of the industry.

One of the major challenges faced by the coconut export industry is the volatility of global market prices. Fluctuations in prices can have a significant impact on the profitability of coconut exports, making it difficult for exporters to plan and manage their operations effectively. To mitigate this risk, Indian exporters need to adopt strategies such as diversification of export markets, value addition, and long-term contracts with buyers. By reducing their dependence on a few major markets and focusing on high-value products, exporters can better navigate the uncertainties of the global market.

Competition from other coconut-producing countries is another challenge for the Indian coconut export industry. Countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka have well-established coconut industries and offer competitive prices and high-quality products. To stay ahead in the competitive landscape, Indian exporters must continuously improve the quality of their products, adopt best practices in processing and packaging, and invest in marketing and branding efforts. Building strong relationships with international buyers and participating in trade fairs and exhibitions can also help Indian exporters enhance their market presence and attract new customers.

Quality control and certification are critical aspects of the coconut export industry. Ensuring that products meet international quality standards and regulatory requirements is essential for gaining the trust of buyers and maintaining a positive reputation in the market. Indian exporters need to implement robust quality control measures, obtain necessary certifications, and comply with food safety and environmental standards. Investing in modern processing facilities, adopting good manufacturing practices, and conducting regular quality audits can help exporters achieve and maintain high-quality standards.

Despite these challenges, the coconut export industry in India has significant growth potential. The increasing global demand for organic and value-added coconut products presents a lucrative opportunity for Indian exporters. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious and are seeking natural and organic alternatives to conventional products. Indian exporters can capitalize on this trend by offering a wide range of organic coconut products, such as organic coconut oil, coconut water, coconut flour, and coconut-based snacks. Additionally, advancements in technology and innovation in coconut processing can help improve the efficiency and profitability of the industry. By adopting new technologies, such as automated processing and packaging systems, and exploring innovative product development, Indian exporters can enhance their competitiveness and expand their market reach.

Future Prospects of Coconut Exports from India

The future prospects of coconut exports from India are promising. With the growing global demand for healthy and natural products, Indian coconuts and coconut products are well-positioned to capture a larger share of the international market. The government's continued support and investment in the coconut industry, along with efforts to improve quality standards and diversify product offerings, will play a crucial role in driving the growth of coconut exports. Furthermore, exploring new markets and strengthening trade relations with existing partners will be key to sustaining the momentum of India's coconut export industry.

One of the key factors driving the future growth of coconut exports from India is the increasing consumer awareness of the health benefits of coconut products. Coconut oil, for instance, is known for its antimicrobial properties, healthy fats, and potential benefits for heart health and weight management. Coconut water is celebrated for its hydrating properties and rich electrolyte content, making it a popular choice among health-conscious consumers. As more people seek natural and functional foods, the demand for coconut products is expected to rise, creating new opportunities for Indian exporters.

The government's initiatives to support the coconut industry will also play a crucial role in shaping the future of coconut exports. Continued investment in research and development, infrastructure development, and capacity building will help enhance the productivity and quality of coconut cultivation and processing. The promotion of sustainable farming practices, organic certification, and value addition will further strengthen India's position in the global coconut market. By fostering innovation and collaboration among stakeholders, the government can create a conducive environment for the growth and development of the coconut export industry.

Exploring new markets and strengthening trade relations with existing partners will be essential for sustaining the momentum of India's coconut export industry. Indian exporters need to identify emerging markets with high growth potential and tailor their product offerings to meet the specific preferences and requirements of these markets. Building strong trade relationships with key importing countries, participating in international trade fairs, and leveraging digital marketing strategies can help Indian exporters expand their market reach and increase their export volumes.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the export of coconut from India is a dynamic and thriving industry with immense potential. By leveraging its strengths and addressing its challenges, India can continue to be a leading player in the global coconut market. The combined efforts of the government, industry stakeholders, and farmers will be essential in realizing the full potential of coconut exports and contributing to the overall growth and development of India's agricultural economy. However, if you need coconut HS code, coconut export data, or global trade data, connect with ExportImportData.in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What are the main products exported from India in the coconut industry?

India exports a variety of coconut products, including fresh coconuts, coconut oil, desiccated coconut, and coconut-based products such as coconut water, coconut milk, and coconut flour.

Q2. How has the demand for Indian coconuts and coconut products changed in recent years?

The demand for Indian coconuts and coconut products has increased due to their high quality and diverse applications. This growth is driven by the rising global preference for natural and organic products.

Q3. What are the major export destinations for Indian coconuts?

The major export destinations for Indian coconuts include the United States, the European Union, the Middle East, and Southeast Asian countries.

Q4. What is the role of coconut in India’s agricultural economy?

Coconut is a significant cash crop in India, providing livelihood to millions of farmers. It contributes to the GDP and supports various industries, including coir production and coconut-based handicrafts.

Q5. What challenges does the Indian coconut export industry face?

The Indian coconut export industry faces challenges such as fluctuations in global market prices, competition from other coconut-producing countries, and issues related to quality control and certification.

Q6. What are the future prospects for coconut exports from India?

The future prospects for coconut exports from India are promising, driven by the growing global demand for healthy and natural products. Continued government support, investment in quality improvement, and exploration of new markets will play a crucial role in sustaining growth in the industry.

Also Read: Everything You Need to Know About Furniture Import in India

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Friday, September 13, 2024

Harris and Trump Bet on Their Own Sharply Contrasting Views of America (NYT) Donald J. Trump’s America is a grim place, a nation awash in marauding immigrants stealing American jobs and eating American cats and dogs, a country devastated economically, humiliated internationally and perched on the cliff’s edge of an apocalyptic World War III. Kamala Harris’s America is a weary but hopeful place, a nation fed up with the chaos of the Trump years and sick of all the drama and divisiveness, a country embarrassed by a crooked stuck-in-the-past former president facing prison time and eager for a new generation of leadership. These two visions of America on display during the first and possibly only presidential debate between Ms. Harris and Mr. Trump on Tuesday night encapsulated the gambles that each candidate is taking in this hotly contested campaign. Mr. Trump is betting on anger and Ms. Harris on exhaustion. Mr. Trump is trying to repackage and resell his “American carnage” theme eight years later, while Ms. Harris is appealing to those ready to leave that in the past. The question is who has a better read on the American psyche eight weeks before the final ballots are cast.

Cuba’s Broken Economy (El Espectador/Colombia) Cuba is on a downward spiral and appears to be headed for economic collapse. Cubans lack essential items such as food and medicine, especially milk and bread, while the prices of other products, such as gasoline and electricity, have increased by dizzying percentages of up to 500%. The island nation imports 80% of the food it consumes. In 1958, a year before the communist takeover, it was not only self-sufficient in beef, milk, tropical fruits, coffee, tobacco, fish and seafood, pork, chicken, vegetables and eggs, but it also exported surplus produce. Yet today, according to press reports, the magnitude of the crisis is such that Havana has contacted the UN World Food Program (WFP) for the first time in its history to request help. Since 1959 Cuba has systematically suffocated the private sector, renouncing innovation, competitiveness and excellence in the process. There have been consequences.

More than half of Brazil is racked by drought (Washington Post) In the north of Brazil, dried rivers have left communities accessible only by boat landlocked. In the central west, fires are razing what were once wetlands. And in the densely populated southeast, smoke from tens of thousands of blazes is choking cities. Brazil is in the grip of its worst drought on record, Brazil’s Center for Natural Disaster Monitoring and Alerts said this month, a drought that has parched at least 59 percent of Latin America’s largest country and dried out more than 1,400 cities. Along the Rio Madeira in Amazonas state, locals are trekking miles on the hot sands of the dried riverbed in search of water. In the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, fires have scorched an estimated 20,000 square kilometers (7,720 square miles). The vast Cerrado region is in the grip of the worst drought in at least 700 years, according to researchers at the University of São Paulo. And the air in São Paulo state has grown so heavy with forest fire smoke that authorities have urged people to avoid physical activity outside.

England’s Health Service Is in Deep Trouble, Report Finds (NYT) England’s National Health Service, one of the country’s most revered institutions, is in “critical” condition, according to a government-commissioned report that cited long waits for treatment, crumbling hospitals, mental health patients in “vermin-infested cells” and far fewer M.R.I. scanners than in comparable countries. The hard-hitting review, published late on Wednesday, was commissioned by Britain’s new prime minister, Keir Starmer, after he won the general election. The dire state of the N.H.S. was a key reason many people voted for his Labour Party in July, according to polls. But the report underscores the scale of the challenge the government faces to revive a health care system that is in a spiral of decline after years of underinvestment and administrative meddling and is still suffering the aftershocks of the pandemic.

Lawmakers review plan to raise retirement age in fast-greying China (Reuters) China’s top legislative body this week assessed an official plan to delay the country’s retirement age, among the world’s lowest, taking a key step towards changing decades-old labour laws and easing economic pressures stemming from a shrinking workforce. The ruling Communist Party said in July that China would gradually raise the country’s retirement age. The retirement age is now 60 for men, about six years below that in most developed economies, while for women in white-collar work it is 55, and 50 for women who work in factories. Having people work for longer would abate some pressure on pension budgets with many Chinese provinces already reeling from large deficits. It would also delay pension payouts and require older workers to stay at their jobs longer, which may not be welcomed by all of them. Reform is urgent with life expectancy in China rising to 78 years as of 2021 from about 44 years in 1960, and projected to exceed 80 years by 2050. At the same time, the working population needed to support the elderly is shrinking.

Pope marvels at Singapore’s skyscrapers and asks that the lowest migrant workers not be forgotten (AP) Pope Francis on Thursday praised Singapore’s economic strength as a testament to human ingenuity but urged the city-state to look after the weakest, too, especially foreign workers, as he opened the final leg of his tour through some of Asia’s poorest countries in one of the world’s richest. In a common appeal from history’s first Latin American pope, Francis called especially for dignified pay and conditions for migrant workers, who have helped build Singapore into one of the world’s most advanced financial powerhouses. “These workers contribute a great deal to society and should be guaranteed a fair wage,” Francis said. Singapore has long touted as a success story its transformation from a colonial port lacking natural resources into a financial and trade power in just a few decades since independence from Malaysia in 1965. The former British colony enjoys one of the highest living standards in the world, and is known for its safety and low crime rate. But it is also one of the most expensive cities to live in and its competitive work environment makes for a stressful, overworked people.

Israeli Commandos Carried Out Raid on Secret Weapons Site in Syria (NYT) Israel carried out a commando raid in Syria on Sunday that obliterated a Hezbollah missile production facility near the Lebanese border, killing a number of people at the site, according to American and other Western officials. The operation included a daring raid by Israeli special forces, who rappelled down from helicopters and apparently seized materials from the missile facility, the officials said. Ground forces were used in the attack because of its complexity and to recover information from the secret weapons site, the officials said, adding that there were no Israeli casualties. The officials said the raid included airstrikes on the sprawling site, the Scientific Studies and Research Center, which is near Masyaf, in the country’s northwest. Syria’s state news agency, SANA, reported on Monday that 18 people were killed and dozens more injured.

New video, witnesses challenge Israel’s account of U.S. activist’s killing (Washington Post) Aysenur Eygi, a 26-year-old Turkish American, was fatally shot in the head on Friday in the village of Beita, near Nablus, following brief clashes after Friday prayers. The Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday it was “very likely” she had been hit “unintentionally” by one of its soldiers. “The incident took place during a violent riot,” the statement said, and the fire was aimed at “the key instigator.” But a Washington Post investigation has found that Eygi was shot more than a half-hour after the height of confrontations in Beita, and some 20 minutes after protesters had moved down the main road—more than 200 yards away from Israeli forces. Last month, another American citizen, Daniel Santiago, a 32-year-old teacher from New Jersey, was shot in the thigh by Israeli forces in the same olive grove where Eygi was killed. The IDF said Santiago was “accidentally injured” when soldiers “fired live rounds in the air” to disperse protesters.

2,000-Pound Bombs Likely Used in Mawasi Strike (NYT) Large craters and a bomb fragment from an Israeli airstrike on a camp for displaced people early Tuesday provide strong evidence that Israel used 2,000-pound bombs, according to three weapons experts. The United States has previously warned Israel that the powerful munitions can cause excessive civilian casualties in the densely populated Gaza Strip, and suspended exporting U.S.-made 2,000-pound bombs to Israel earlier this year. Israel said it had carried out “precise strikes” aimed at Hamas militants, but has so far declined to say what sort of bombs were used. At least 19 people were killed in the blasts and more than 60 others injured, Gazan authorities said, a toll that appeared likely to rise. Video filmed after the attack and verified by The New York Times showed two enormous blast craters measuring close to 50 feet wide.

South Africa’s traveling ‘health train’ (AP) Thethiwe Mahlangu woke early on a chilly morning and walked through her busy South African township, where minibuses hooted to pick up commuters and smoke from sidewalk breakfast stalls hung in the air. Her eyes had been troubling her. But instead of going to her nearby health clinic, Mahlangu was headed to the train station for an unusual form of care. A passenger train known as Phelophepa—or “good, clean, health” in the Sesotho language—had been transformed into a mobile health facility. It circulates throughout South Africa for much of the year, providing medical attention to the sick, young and old who often struggle to receive the care they need at crowded local clinics. For the past 30 years—ever since South Africa’s break with the former racist system of apartheid—the train has carried doctors, nurses and optometrists on an annual journey that touches even the most rural villages, delivering primary healthcare to about 375,000 people a year.

Cholera Deaths Soar Worldwide Despite Being Easily Preventable (NYT) The cholera outbreaks spreading across the globe are becoming more deadly. Deaths from the diarrheal disease soared last year, far outpacing the increase in cases, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization. Cholera is easy to prevent and costs just pennies to treat, but huge outbreaks have swamped even well-prepared health systems in countries that had not confronted the disease in years. The number of cholera deaths reported globally last year increased by 71 percent from deaths in 2022, while the number of reported cases rose 13 percent. Much of the increase was driven by conflict and climate change, the W.H.O. report said. “For death rates to be rising so much faster even than cases are increasing, this is totally unacceptable,” said Philippe Barboza, who leads the cholera team in the health emergencies program of the W.H.O. “It reflects the world’s lack of interest in a disease that has plagued humans for thousands of years, afflicting the poorest people who cannot find clean water to drink,” he said. “How can we accept that in 2024 that people are dying because they don’t have access to a simple bag of oral rehydration salts that cost 50 cents?”

“A hug? Why not!” (Worldcrunch) A video of King Charles sharing a hug with the New Zealand women's rugby union team at Buckingham palace has gone viral on social media. The British sovereign was hosting the Black Ferns—set to play against England's Red Roses on Saturday—at the palace when winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga asked him to share a hug with the team. “Why not?,” he answered before getting a group hug.

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Why Vietnamese Coffee Is the Best?

Vietnamese coffee stands out for its rich tradition and unique flavor. It is beloved by coffee enthusiasts around the world. This article explores the reasons why Vietnamese coffee is the best.

The History of Vietnamese Coffee

Vietnamese coffee has a rich and complex history that intertwines with the country’s cultural and economic development. Understanding its origins and evolution provides insight into why it has become a beloved beverage both locally and internationally.

Introduction of Coffee to Vietnam

Coffee was first introduced to Vietnam in the 19th century.

French colonists brought coffee plants to the region.

The first coffee trees were planted in the Central Highlands.

The climate and soil conditions were ideal for coffee cultivation.

Adaptation and Growth

Over time, local farmers adapted the cultivation techniques.

They began to plant coffee more extensively.

Coffee became an important cash crop.

Farmers experimented with different growing methods to enhance quality.

Economic Impact

After the Vietnam War, coffee production became a key part of the national economy.

The government encouraged coffee farming as a means of economic recovery.

The expansion of coffee production led to increased exports.

Vietnam quickly became one of the world’s largest coffee producers.

Transition to Commercial Production

In the late 20th century, Vietnam transitioned from subsistence farming to commercial production.

This shift attracted foreign investment and technology.

Farmers focused on improving quality and yields.

The coffee industry became a vital economic sector, providing jobs for millions.

Cultural Integration

Coffee drinking became integrated into Vietnamese culture.

Cafes emerged as popular social hubs, fostering community connections.

The traditional phin brewing method was developed, enhancing the unique flavor profile.

Sweetened condensed milk was introduced, creating a distinct Vietnamese coffee experience.

Global Recognition

In recent years, Vietnamese coffee has gained global recognition.

Specialty coffee shops worldwide now feature Vietnamese-style brews.

The demand for authentic Vietnamese coffee experiences has increased.

Coffee enthusiasts appreciate its bold flavors and unique brewing methods.

Sustainability Efforts

Today, many Vietnamese coffee farmers are adopting sustainable practices.

Organic farming methods are gaining traction.

These practices focus on environmental health and improving coffee quality.

The global shift towards sustainability is reflected in the growing interest in ethically sourced Vietnamese coffee.

Vietnamese coffee is renowned for its unique brewing methods, which contribute to its bold flavors and rich aroma. The traditional approach sets it apart from other coffee cultures around the world. Here are some key aspects of these distinctive brewing methods:

Phin Filter Brewing

The phin filter is a small, metal drip filter used in Vietnam.

It consists of three parts: a filter chamber, a drip tray, and a lid.

Ground coffee is placed in the filter chamber.

Hot water is poured over the coffee grounds.

The water slowly drips through, creating a concentrated brew.

Slow Brewing Process

Brewing with a phin is a slow and deliberate process.

It typically takes around 5 to 10 minutes for the coffee to drip.

This slow brewing allows for maximum extraction of flavors and aromas.

It encourages mindfulness, as drinkers wait patiently for their coffee.

Serving Styles

Vietnamese coffee can be served hot or iced.

Iced coffee, known as “cà phê sữa đá,” is particularly popular, especially in warmer months.

To prepare iced coffee, the phin is placed over a glass filled with ice and sweetened condensed milk.

The hot coffee drips directly onto the ice, creating a refreshing drink.

Use of Sweetened Condensed Milk

One distinctive feature of Vietnamese coffee is the addition of sweetened condensed milk.

This ingredient adds creaminess and sweetness, balancing the coffee’s bitterness.

It transforms the flavor profile, making it rich and indulgent.

Many people prefer this sweetened version, as it enhances the overall experience.

Variations and Innovations

Various regional variations exist, such as “cà phê trứng,” or egg coffee, which includes whipped egg yolk and sugar.

Some cafes offer unique twists, like coconut or yogurt coffee.

These innovations showcase the creativity and diversity of Vietnamese coffee culture.

Cultural Ritual

The brewing process itself is often seen as a cultural ritual.

Friends and family gather to enjoy coffee together, fostering social interaction.

The experience of brewing and sipping Vietnamese coffee emphasizes connection and community.

Vietnamese coffee is known for its unique brewing methods. The traditional phin filter is essential to the process. It is a small metal drip filter. The coffee grounds are placed inside it. Hot water is poured over the grounds.

The water slowly drips through the coffee. This process takes several minutes. The result is a strong and rich brew. It has a bold flavor profile. The phin method enhances the coffee’s aroma. It creates a delightful sensory experience.

This slow brewing technique is not just about flavor. It also encourages mindfulness. People take the time to enjoy the brewing process. This aspect of Vietnamese coffee culture emphasizes savoring each cup.

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The Role of Robusta Beans

Vietnam primarily grows Robusta coffee beans. These beans are known for their strong flavor and higher caffeine content. They have a distinct earthy taste. This is different from the Arabica beans commonly used in Western coffee.

Robusta beans are easier to cultivate. They thrive in Vietnam’s climate. They are resistant to pests and diseases. This contributes to their popularity among local farmers.

Robusta’s unique taste profile is often described as bold and bitter. This creates a different experience compared to the milder Arabica. Many people appreciate the intensity that Robusta brings.

Condensed Milk: A Sweet Touch

One of the most distinctive and beloved features of Vietnamese coffee is the use of sweetened condensed milk. This addition not only enhances the flavor but also plays a significant role in the overall coffee experience. Here’s a closer look at why condensed milk is such an integral part of Vietnamese coffee culture.

Historical Context

Sweetened condensed milk was introduced to Vietnam during French colonial rule.

It became popular due to its long shelf life and convenience.

The combination of coffee and condensed milk evolved as a practical solution for enhancing flavor.

Flavor Profile

Condensed milk adds a rich creaminess to the coffee.

It balances the strong bitterness of Robusta beans.

The sweetness creates a harmonious blend with the coffee’s natural flavors.

This unique combination results in a delightful contrast that is both satisfying and indulgent.

Preparation Methods

When making traditional Vietnamese coffee, sweetened condensed milk is often added to the glass first.

As the coffee drips through the phin filter, it mixes with the condensed milk.

For iced coffee, the hot brew is poured over ice and condensed milk, creating a refreshing drink.

Cultural Significance

The use of condensed milk in Vietnamese coffee reflects the country’s culinary creativity.

It has become a cultural staple, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Coffee shops and street vendors often feature this preparation, making it widely accessible.

Variations

While sweetened condensed milk is the most common addition, some variations exist.

For example, some people may add coconut milk or yogurt for a different twist.

These adaptations showcase the versatility of Vietnamese coffee and cater to diverse tastes.

Global Appeal

The sweetened condensed milk preparation has garnered international attention.

Many coffee enthusiasts outside Vietnam have embraced this unique style.

It invites people to explore the richness of Vietnamese coffee culture.

Cultural Significance

Vietnamese coffee is more than just a beverage. It plays a significant role in social gatherings. People often meet at cafes to enjoy coffee together. The coffee culture fosters connection and community.

Cafes are an integral part of Vietnamese life. They serve as social hubs. People relax, chat, and conduct business over coffee. This cultural significance adds to the appeal of Vietnamese coffee.

In Vietnam, enjoying coffee is often a leisurely activity. It encourages conversation and connection. Cafes are adorned with vibrant decor. They provide a cozy atmosphere for friends and families to gather.

Sustainable Practices

Vietnamese coffee farmers are increasingly adopting sustainable practices. They focus on environmentally friendly methods. This includes organic farming and shade-grown coffee. These practices protect the environment and improve coffee quality.

Consumers are becoming more aware of sustainability. They seek ethically sourced coffee. Vietnamese coffee meets these growing demands.

Many farmers are transitioning to organic methods. This not only helps the environment but also enhances the flavor of the coffee. Sustainable practices are crucial for the future of coffee farming in Vietnam. They ensure that future generations can enjoy quality coffee.

A Global Phenomenon

Vietnamese coffee has gained popularity worldwide. Specialty coffee shops now feature Vietnamese-style brews. The unique flavor and brewing methods attract new customers.

The international interest in Vietnamese coffee is growing. This trend highlights the diversity of coffee culture globally. It encourages exploration of different brewing techniques.

As more people discover Vietnamese coffee, the demand for authentic experiences increases. Many coffee lovers are eager to try the traditional methods. This interest has led to a rise in Vietnamese coffee brands internationally.

Conclusion

Vietnamese coffee is unique and flavorful. Its rich tradition, distinctive brewing methods, and cultural significance make it special. The use of Robusta beans and sweetened condensed milk adds to its appeal.

As coffee lovers explore the world of coffee, Vietnamese coffee stands out. Its bold flavors and cultural roots create an unforgettable experience.

With a growing focus on sustainability, Vietnamese coffee is also future-oriented. It is a true testament to the craft of coffee making. Vietnamese coffee is indeed the best choice for coffee lovers everywhere.

In summary, the combination of rich history, unique brewing methods, and cultural significance makes Vietnamese coffee exceptional. Whether enjoyed hot or iced, each cup tells a story of tradition and passion. This is why Vietnamese coffee deserves a place in every coffee lover’s heart.

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Sidhant Gupta Explores the Challenges and Potential of India's Dairy Industry

India is the world's largest producer of milk and plays a leading role in the global dairy industry. However, the country's dairy sector still faces many challenges. Sidhant Gupta, a well-known figure in the industry and former Director of Kwality Ltd., talks about both the obstacles and opportunities in India’s dairy market. He explains, “India produces nearly 22% of the world’s milk, with over 70 million dairy farmers contributing to this impressive figure. But despite these numbers, the sector remains mostly unorganized, with traditional farming methods still widely used.”

The size of India’s dairy industry can be both a strength and a problem. While the high milk production ensures the country is self-sufficient and has the potential to lead in global dairy exports, the industry’s fragmented structure complicates progress. Most dairy farming is done by small farmers, which makes it hard to introduce new technologies, modernize infrastructure, and ensure consistent quality. These improvements are crucial for the industry to grow and compete globally.

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