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Wednesday, 03 May 2023 09:25

Sour trade

Written by  Milking It

OPINION: A recent visit to New Zealand by a delegation of senior Indian dairy industry officials has left a bad taste in the mouth of one dairy industry worker.

Media reports in India suggest that a trade visit by India's largest dairy brand Amul has been marred by allegations of sexual harassment.

A woman working at the farm in Waimakariri on South Island alleged she was "grabbed" and had "unwanted photographs taken" by two men who were part of a co-operative linked to dairy giant Amul.

The incident is said to have occurred on 17 April during a trade event that was attended by a New Zealand government minister and delegates. The media reports quote NZ Police as saying they have received a report and are investigating.

Amul, owned by Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), claims the incident is "fabricated".

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