Karachi, May 31, 2011: Tetra Pak, the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company, and the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) celebrated World Milk Day 2011 on Wednesday, 1st June amid much fanfare at the Ravi Campus of UVAS, Pattoki.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nawaz, Vice Chancellor of UVAS, was the chief guest on this occasion while Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha, Dean, Faculty of Animal Productions & Technology, hosted the proceedings and delivered the welcome address.
"Though Pakistan is the 3rd largest milk producing country in the world, we consume significantly lower amount of milk as compared to other nations worldwide," believes Azhar Ali Syed, Managing Director Tetra Pak Pakistan. "We believe it is our responsibility to raise awareness of the inherent benefits of milk and to inform the public on its importance as a vital source of nutrition. World Milk Day has provided us the opportunity to educate consumers through interactive, educational and most importantly fun activities," he added.
The event was attended by over 200 students. The Dairy Technology Department students and many others participated in funny skits and milk drinking competitions. The participants were informed about the importance of celebrating World Milk Day and the role of technology in dairy production.
Towards the end of the programme, Vice Chancellor, University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Dr. Muhammad Nawaz addressed the audience and later distributed certificates amongst the participants.
The aim of World Milk Day is to help society make healthy beverage choices and to raise consumer awareness about the importance of milk in their daily lives. World Milk Day was initially proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, who designated June 1st as the calendar day when all aspects of milk would be celebrated worldwide. Across the globe, countries enthusiastically participate in World Milk Day every year, and through interactive activities with individuals of all ages, extol the benefits of milk and its role in a healthy diet.
Tetra Pak has maintained a long tradition of celebrating World Milk Day worldwide and has carried out numerous fun-packed activities for different consumers in many diverse regions.
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ABOUT TETRA PAK® : Tetra Pak® is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. With almost 22,000 employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, "PROTECTS WHAT'S GOOD™," reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere.
More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapak.com/pakistan
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