Cow & Dairy News

Indian indigenous fruits jamun, Manila tamarind stage a comeback their medicinal values

Good seasonal demand for these fruits, which are good for blood sugar, diabetes and nutrients deficiency

Godrej Agrovet Appoints New Creamline Dairy CEO

Godrej Agrovet Ltd. has appointed Gaurav Pande as the Chief Executive Officer of Creamline Dairy Products Ltd., effective July 15, 2026, strengthening its leadership team as the company looks to accelerate growth in India’s competitive dairy market. Pande succeeds Jan Bos, who has completed his tenure after leading the business since 2023. A seasoned FMCG...

Dairy Processors Boost Whey Without Plant Expansion

As global demand for whey protein continues to outpace supply, dairy processors are increasingly focusing on operational efficiency rather than new factory construction to unlock additional production capacity. According to industry experts featured by DairyReporter, many processing facilities are already operating membrane systems, pasteurisers and dryers close to full capacity, making bottlenecks in filtration, cleaning...

Maharashtra Fake Milk Racket Sparks Food Safety Alarm

Maharashtra’s recent crackdown on a large-scale synthetic milk racket has highlighted how adulterated milk can be manufactured using detergent powder, palm oil, shampoo, low-grade milk powder and chemical additives to closely resemble genuine milk in appearance and fat content, raising serious public health concerns. According to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), investigators suspect...

MCD, NDDB Join Hands for Delhi Bio-CNG Plants

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants that will scientifically process cattle dung from dairies and gaushalas across the national capital, marking a major step towards sustainable dairy waste management and Yamuna rejuvenation. The agreement was...

India Targets FMD-Free Status to Unlock EU Dairy Market

India is accelerating its efforts to achieve Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)-free status in nine states within the next two years, a strategic move aimed at unlocking access to the high-value European dairy market and strengthening the country’s global dairy export potential. The initiative is part of the government’s broader goal of making India FMD-free by 2030,...

Banas Dairy to Sow 1 Crore Seedballs in Aravallis

Banas Dairy has announced a major environmental initiative to sow 1 crore (10 million) seedballs across the Aravalli hills as part of a large-scale afforestation drive aimed at rejuvenating one of India’s oldest mountain ranges. The campaign seeks to combat deforestation, restore biodiversity and improve ecological balance by dispersing seedballs containing native tree seeds encased...

Can India’s Milk Production Become Climate-Proof?

India’s dairy sector is facing mounting climate risks as rising temperatures, heatwaves and drought conditions increasingly threaten milk production, despite the country remaining the world’s largest milk producer. According to a Hindustan Times analysis, Indian cows produce an average of 4.87 kg of milk per day, significantly below the global average of 7.18 kg, leaving...

Solid-State Fermentation: An Eco-Friendly Innovation in Animal Feeding

Solid-State Fermentation: An Eco-Friendly Innovation in Animal Feeding Neha Sahu Animal Nutrition Division, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, Haryana Abstract Feed is the foundation of animal health and productivity, and improving its quality is essential for sustainable livestock farming. Solid-state fermentation harnesses the power of beneficial microorganisms to transform conventional feed ingredients into more nutritious, digestible, and functional […] The post Solid-State Fermentation: An Eco-Friendly Inn

NCDEX to launch guar korma futures to help exporters hedge their risks

India is a leading shipper of guar korma, which is a byproduct obtained from the germ part of guarseeds, to Europe’s dairy belt; Guar is commonly known as cluster beans

CLFMA organises dairy meet in Ludhiana

Focus on scientific feeding, nutrition and knowledge sharing to boost productivity and resilience

Whey Protein Prices Nearly Triple Amid Global Demand Surge

Global whey protein prices have surged to record levels as demand for high-protein foods continues to outpace supply, creating significant challenges for food manufacturers and opening new opportunities for dairy processors. According to Ingredients Network, citing recent market reports, the price of Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC80) in the United States has climbed to more...

Parag Scales Avvatar Amid Global Whey Crunch

Parag Milk Foods is accelerating the expansion of its sports nutrition brand Avvatar despite ongoing global whey supply constraints, as the company strengthens its position in India’s fast-growing high-protein nutrition market. According to BestMediaInfo, Avvatar has evolved from a digital-first brand into a comprehensive omnichannel business, expanding beyond e-commerce into gyms, nutrition stores, modern retail...

Research documentary highlights decline of India’s indigenous cattle

The 14.51-minute documentary explores the economic, social, and agricultural factors behind the decline of the desi cow and its implications for India’s farming ecosystem

Ireland Shifts Milk Towards High-Value Nutrition

Ireland’s dairy industry is undergoing a major transformation as record milk production is increasingly being directed towards high-value medical nutrition and protein products, responding to changing global demographics and rising demand for specialised nutrition. According to the Irish Examiner, Ireland produced a record 8.8 billion litres of milk in 2025, yet only around one in...

Congress Recalls NZ’s Historic Role in India’s Dairy Growth

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi elevated India–New Zealand relations to a Strategic Partnership during his historic visit to New Zealand, the Congress highlighted the pivotal role played by former New Zealand Prime Minister David Lange in reviving bilateral ties during the 1980s. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh recalled that Lange, who served as Prime Minister...

India–New Zealand FTA to Boost Dairy Through Agri-Tech

India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand is expected to strengthen the Indian dairy sector through agricultural technology collaboration rather than increased dairy imports, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The announcement follows the signing of the landmark FTA by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who...

Banas Dairy to Set Up Bio-CNG Plant in Dhanpur

Banas Dairy has announced plans to establish a Bio-CNG plant in Dhanpur, Gujarat, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable dairy farming and the circular economy. The project will convert organic waste, primarily cattle dung, into compressed biogas (Bio-CNG), while also producing organic manure as a valuable by-product. The initiative is designed to improve waste management, generate...

Tripura Attracts ₹5,000 Crore in Dairy & Fisheries Investment

Tripura has secured 37 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth approximately ₹4,938.75 crore across the dairy, livestock, poultry and fisheries sectors during the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, held in Agartala on July 9–10. The investment proposals, signed by the Animal Resources Development (ARD) Department and the Fisheries Department, are expected to significantly transform the state’s...

India’s Milk Demand Outpaces Supply: Heritage Foods

India’s dairy sector is facing a widening demand-supply gap, with milk demand growing faster than production, according to Brahmani Nara, Executive Director of Heritage Foods, speaking at the Fortune India Most Powerful Women (MPW) 2026 summit. She noted that although India is the world’s largest milk producer, producing around 250 million metric tonnes of milk...

Brazil Proposes Minimum Milk Price for Farmers

Brazil is considering a new policy to strengthen its dairy sector through Bill PL 913/2026, which proposes a minimum farmgate milk price of R$2.50 per litre for dairy producers. Introduced by Deputy Cobalchini (MDB-SC), the bill aims to provide greater income stability for farmers by making the average production cost per litre the primary benchmark...

Land O’Lakes Expands Dairy Protein Production

Land O’Lakes Inc. has announced a strategic investment to expand high-value dairy protein production at its Tulare, California processing facility, strengthening its position in the fast-growing global market for protein-rich nutrition. The expansion will enable the production of ultra-filtered milk, allowing the farmer-owned cooperative to generate greater value from member milk, create new growth opportunities...

Trust, Not Transfers: Why India’s Food Safety System Needs a Faceless Sampling Model

For the last few months, India has witnessed an unprecedented series of enforcement actions against food adulteration. Maharashtra has led the headlines with large-scale inspections, raids and action against food business operators involved in milk and dairy adulteration. Every few months, a state finds its hero. A Food Commissioner leads a raid, adulterated milk is...

INS Mahendragiri joins Indian Navy: Rajnath commissions indigenous stealth frigate

NDDB Chairman Receives Global Biogas Leadership Award

Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has been honoured with the inaugural “Strategic Leadership in the Global Biogas Sector” award by the World Biogas Association (WBA) during the AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2026, held on July 8 at The Vox, NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom. Instituted by the WBA, the...

Banas Dairy to Launch Delhi-NCR Plant in 18 Months

Banas Dairy, one of India’s largest dairy cooperatives, has announced that its new dairy processing plant in Mitli village, Baghpat district (Uttar Pradesh) is targeted to be commissioned within the next 18 months, significantly strengthening its presence in the Delhi-NCR market. The upcoming facility will have a milk processing capacity of 16 lakh litres per...

Cheese & Butter Drive Global Dairy Growth

Global dairy trade is continuing to expand at an average rate of around 2% annually, with cheese and butter emerging as the strongest growth drivers as exporters adapt to shifting global demand, according to the latest analysis based on Rabobank’s World Dairy Map 2026. While overall trade has grown steadily, the composition of dairy exports...

Milky Mist Eyes India’s Biggest Dairy IPO

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd. is preparing to launch a ₹20.35 billion (USD 213 million) initial public offering as early as the end of July or early August 2026, a move expected to become India’s largest-ever dairy sector IPO, according to people familiar with the matter. The Tamil Nadu-based company has completed investor roadshows, although...