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India’s next white revolution will be powered by smarter feed and farm technology

By combining science-led nutrition with smarter farm technologies, India can build a dairy sector that delivers higher productivity, improved farmer livelihoods and a more resilient food system

ICMR-NIN Study Flags Milk Safety Risks in Hyderabad

A new study by researchers from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the Royal Veterinary College, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and other institutions has identified significant food safety concerns across Hyderabad’s informal milk supply chain. Conducted in the low-income neighbourhoods of Addagutta and Warasiguda, the...

Study Flags Milk Safety Gaps in Hyderabad

A new study by researchers from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the Royal Veterinary College, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and other institutions has identified significant food safety concerns in Hyderabad’s informal milk supply chain. Conducted in the low-income neighbourhoods of Addagutta and Warasiguda, the...

Big 7 Exporters Shift Focus to Cheese & Whey

The world’s seven largest dairy exporters are increasingly shifting milk into higher-value products such as cheese, whey and specialty dairy ingredients, as global milk supplies recover and demand patterns evolve, according to DairyReporter. While global milk production is expected to grow modestly in 2026, exporters are moving away from lower-margin commodity powders to maximize returns...

U.S. Ice Cream Output Jumps Despite Heat Stress

The U.S. dairy sector is witnessing contrasting market signals as regular hard ice cream production climbed to 69.2 million gallons in May 2026, up 7.1% year-on-year and 4.0% higher than April 2026, driven by strong seasonal demand. However, an intense heat dome across key dairy-producing regions is reducing milk output, tightening cream supplies and adding...

Telangana Seizes ₹9.22 Lakh Cream Stock

The Telangana Food Safety Department has seized 3,800 kg of cream worth ₹9.22 lakh and suspended the food business licences of M/s Saraswathi Dairy Products India Pvt. Ltd. and Divya Enterprises following inspections carried out on July 7 and 8 in Sangareddy district. Officials uncovered multiple food safety violations, including misbranding of products such as...

Tamil Nadu Faces Fresh Milk Supply Crunch

Tamil Nadu is staring at a potential milk shortage as private dairy companies prepare to increase the retail prices of milk and curd by ₹4 per litre from July 9, marking their second price revision in 2026. According to the Tamil Nadu Milk Agents and Workers Welfare Association, disruptions in milk production across Tamil Nadu,...

Mother Dairy Eyes Revenue Doubling in 4 Years

Mother Dairy is targeting to double its revenue over the next three to four years from its current turnover of ₹20,300 crore, with growth driven by new manufacturing facilities, value-added products (VAP), and quick commerce, according to Managing Director Jayatheertha Chary. The company is expanding its processing footprint with upcoming plants in Nagpur, Bihar, Punjab,...

Rajasthan HC Orders Dairy Quality Inspections

The Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to conduct inspections of major dairy cooperatives, including Saras (RCDF), Amul, Lotus and Mother Dairy, to examine the measures they have adopted to prevent the sale of synthetic milk and other adulterated dairy products. The direction was issued by a Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice...

Doodhvale Farms Raises $1M for Growth

Delhi-based D2C dairy and daily essentials brand Doodhvale Farms has secured an additional USD 1 million in funding from its existing lead investor, Atomic Capital Fund I, strengthening its growth plans. The fresh capital will be used to expand into new markets, deepen penetration in existing channels, accelerate product innovation, and invest in artificial intelligence-driven...

Global Dairy Trade Reaches New Milestone

Global dairy trade is becoming more competitive as export leadership gradually shifts, according to Rabobank’s latest World Dairy Map 2026. Between 2017 and 2025, global dairy trade expanded 11%, rising from 91.1 billion kg to 101.2 billion kg in liquid milk equivalents (LME), averaging 2% annual growth despite disruptions such as New Zealand’s nearly 4%...

Arun Icecreams Founder Built ₹20,000 Crore Dairy Empire

Starting with just ₹65 in hand, school dropout R.G. Chandramogan built one of India’s largest dairy businesses, transforming a small ice cream venture into the Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. empire with a market value of around ₹20,000 crore. Born into a modest family in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, Chandramogan entered the food business after leaving school...

Global Dairy Trade Growth Driven by Cheese: Rabobank

Global dairy trade is continuing its long-term expansion, growing at an average rate of 2% annually, with cheese emerging as the primary driver of trade growth, according to Rabobank’s World Dairy Map 2026. The report projects global dairy trade to reach 101.2 billion kilograms of liquid milk equivalent (LME) in 2025, representing an 11% increase...

Verka Records ₹551 Crore June Turnover, Up 14.79%

Verka, the flagship brand of Milkfed Punjab, recorded a turnover of ₹551 crore in June 2026, registering a 14.79% year-on-year growth from ₹480 crore in June 2025. The ₹71 crore increase was attributed to higher milk procurement, expanded processing capacity and strong demand for value-added dairy products under Punjab’s cooperative dairy development initiatives. Chief Minister...

Karnataka Dairy Farmers Spill Milk in Protest

Thousands of dairy farmers and milk producers staged a large-scale protest in Ramanagara, Karnataka, by spilling milk on the road to press for an increase in milk procurement prices and stronger government support for the dairy sector. The demonstrators said rising costs of cattle feed, fodder, labour, veterinary care and overall livestock maintenance have significantly...

Study Finds Full-Fat Dairy Supports Healthy Body Composition

A new Canadian study led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found that consuming three daily servings of full-fat dairy for 12 weeks did not increase body weight, body fat, blood lipid levels or negatively affect energy metabolism in adults with overweight and obesity. Published in the Journal of Nutrition, the randomized controlled...

UP’s Dairy Reforms Drive Record Milk Production

Uttar Pradesh has strengthened its position as India’s leading milk-producing state through strategic policy reforms and sustained investment in the dairy sector, increasing milk production from 277 lakh tonnes in 2016–17 to around 388 lakh tonnes in 2024–25. The state now contributes approximately 16% of India’s total milk production, reinforcing its leadership in the country’s...

US Leads Global Decline in Dairy Futures

Global dairy futures markets posted a mostly negative performance during the past week, with the United States recording the steepest decline among major dairy trading regions, according to the latest analysis by DCA Market Intelligence published on July 6, 2026. The report noted that the downturn follows the weakness observed in previous weeks, highlighting continued...

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GDT 407: Global dairy market enters correction mode

GDT 407: Global dairy market enters correction mode The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event 407, held on 7 July 2026, has delivered the sharpest correction witnessed in the global dairy market this year. The GDT Price Index declined by 4.9%, while the average winning price fell to USD 3,793/MT, reflecting broad-based weakness across major...

Facing labour shortage, TN palm climber designs ₹60,000 spiral iron staircase

Dinakaraj said, “With these iron stairs built around the palmyra tree, anyone—from children to women—can effortlessly climb to the very top without any fear to extract ‘padaneer’” (sweet palm sap)

UP’s Mini Nandini Scheme Boosts Rural Dairy Growth

Uttar Pradesh’s Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana is emerging as a key initiative to strengthen small-scale commercial dairy farming by promoting entrepreneurship, increasing farmers’ incomes and generating rural employment. Launched under the Nand Baba Dugdh Mission, the scheme complements the larger Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana and reflects the state’s continued focus on cow protection, fodder...

NZ Eyes Bangladesh to Protect Dairy Export Growth

New Zealand’s National Party has identified Bangladesh as a priority market for a future free trade agreement, aiming to protect New Zealand’s dairy exports after the United States secured improved market access for its dairy products under a recent trade deal with Bangladesh. The move comes as Bangladesh’s dairy import market approaches US$500 million, raising...

Synlait Reviews Strategy Amid Global Dairy Challenges

New Zealand-based Synlait Milk Ltd. is undertaking a strategic review to strengthen its financial position and improve profitability as it navigates a challenging global dairy market. The company is focusing on tighter capital discipline, reviewing its asset base and aligning production capacity with customer demand while prioritizing core manufacturing facilities capable of supporting higher-margin contracts...

Epigamia Expands Capacity Amid Dairy Demand Surge

Epigamia is ramping up its manufacturing capacity to capitalize on India’s rapidly growing value-added dairy market, with backing from investor Verlinvest and a renewed focus on scaling production rather than pursuing a sale. The company is expanding production across its manufacturing network to meet rising demand for products such as Greek yoghurt, curd, milkshakes and...

Climate Change Hits India’s Milk Production

India’s dairy sector is facing growing challenges from climate change, with rising temperatures and prolonged heat stress significantly reducing milk production and threatening the livelihoods of millions of dairy farmers, according to a report published by The Hindu. Research cited in the report shows that heat stress can reduce milk yields by 10–30% during the...

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TN Farmers Demand ₹50/Litre Milk Procurement Price

The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association has urged the State government to increase the milk procurement price to ₹50 per litre for cow’s milk, citing mounting production costs and the need to ensure sustainable incomes for dairy farmers. The demand was raised during the association’s state executive committee meeting, where members highlighted that rising...