Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) is planning to diversify its product portfolio by introducing packaged drinking water and a revamped range of ice creams in different flavours, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik said on Monday.
The proposed products are currently under discussion with the OMFED board and will be launched in the market after receiving its approval, Mallik said while speaking to the media.
The minister said the move is aimed at expanding OMFED’s product portfolio and introducing new offerings for consumers.
Mallik also spoke about the quality of OMFED milk amid reports of adulteration involving milk, chhena (cottage cheese) and paneer in different parts of the state.
He said OMFED follows strict quality-control measures and its milk undergoes a three-tier checking process before being supplied to consumers.
“Parameters such as fat content are checked to ensure quality. Adulteration is not allowed, and if any adulteration is detected, action is taken,” the minister said.
The minister’s statement came amid concerns over the quality of dairy products following reports of adulteration in different parts of Odisha.
