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Celebrate World Milk Day 2017

Milk is considered one of the first foods, with it emerging into the agriculture scene nearly 10,000 years ago. Since then, it has been an integral part of everyday life particularly in the growth and development of children. Did you know that an eight-ounce glass of milk contains the same amount of calcium equal to twelve servings of whole grains, ten cups of raw spinach or six servings of legumes? It is a little-known fact that milk is the only product on which a human could survive wholly on as it contains every nutrient your body needs. 

Personally, the nutritional benefits of milk, for both my children and me, make it a very important part of our everyday life. Milk has been a part of my diet since I was a child, my favourite memory about milk was waking up every morning as a kid in India and waiting for our local dairy farmer to deliver fresh milk. To this day, that same local dairy farmer delivers milk. As a matter of fact, India is the largest producer of milk in the world. 

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation declared June 1st as World Milk Day in 2001. This year will mark the 16th annual World Milk Day. A day created to connect the many facets of the dairy industry and promote the importance of milk as a global food. This day works in conjunction with National Dairy Month, which has been celebrated every year in June since 1937. 

I welcome you to raise a glass in your community and join myself, the Emerging team, and the world in celebrating World Milk Day. Join the movement by registering an event or raise a glass by joining our social media Thunderclap.

 

Sid Mehta

Sid Mehta is joining the Emerging team in the capacity of Food Service & Retail leader. He brings with him vast experience in delivering strategies and tactical solutions on improving food security, reducing food loss & waste, and creating sustainable food systems.
Prior to joining Emerging, his work included developing, managing and executing strategies within hospitality and retail food service industry. He has successfully run multi-million-dollar food service operations in several sectors including energy resources, hospitals, schools and higher education, airports, and retail. In 2007, Sid joined Compass Group Canada, part of the largest global food services organization. His comprehensive experience earned Sid a reputation for enhancing consumer value propositions, engaging stakeholders in the strategic process, forging internal and external relationships, and establishing himself as a highly respected, award winning senior executive.
Sid’s passion and commitment to excellence began as a young entrepreneur in Nashik, India. There he conceptualized, implemented, and managed a unique restaurant named 12 to 12 which quickly become one of the top three restaurants in the city.
He has a Bachelor Degree in Electronics and Telecommunications, a Diploma in Industrial Electronics, and holds certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt, Culinary Skills, Financial Planning & Analysis and has completed the Queen’s University Executive Leadership program. Sid is proficient in four languages including English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati.

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