Canada’s Dairy System Faces Fresh US Trade Pressure
Canada’s supply-managed dairy sector has once again come under pressure after US President Donald Trump identified the country’s dairy policy as one of the key reasons behind a proposed 50% tariff on US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, scheduled to take effect in August. Trump has criticized Canada’s supply management system—which regulates milk, egg and…
Climate Change Hits Haryana’s Milk Production Hard
Climate change is emerging as a major threat to dairy production in Haryana, with buffaloes identified as the most vulnerable livestock species, according to a recent ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) study published in Scientific Reports. The research, based on 15 years (2004–2019) of data collected from 1,148 villages, found that high temperatures above 38°C…
Milky Mist Set for Early August IPO Launch
Tamil Nadu-based Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd., one of India’s leading value-added dairy companies, is expected to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the first week of August 2026, marking what is likely to be the largest IPO by an Indian dairy company. The move follows the company’s ₹482 crore pre-IPO funding round in…
Plantopia Raises $9M to Produce Dairy Proteins Without Cows
Israeli food-tech startup Plantopia has raised US$9 million in a funding round led by global dairy producer Schreiber Foods and food investment firm Siddhi Capital, marking a major step toward commercial production of animal-free dairy proteins. The funding will support the launch of the company’s manufacturing facility at Kibbutz Sdot Yam, scheduled to begin operations…
BEMUL Posts US$1.3M Profit, Plans Mega Dairy Expansion
The Belagavi District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (BEMUL) has reported a strong financial performance for FY 2025, posting a net profit of US$1.3 million (approximately ₹11 crore), reflecting continued growth in Karnataka’s cooperative dairy sector. The union recorded a turnover of around US$162 million (approximately ₹1,380 crore) during the financial year, driven by higher milk…
Amul to Double Bengal Milk Procurement with Mega Plant
Amul is set to significantly strengthen its presence in eastern India, with its upcoming mega dairy project in West Bengal expected to double milk procurement in the state while supporting thousands of dairy farmers and expanding value-added dairy production. According to GCMMF Managing Director Jayen Mehta, the cooperative currently procures around 15 lakh litres of…
Super El Niño Could Trigger India’s Next Dairy Cost Shock
India’s dairy sector could face a fresh wave of cost pressures if a forecasted Super El Niño disrupts fodder production, with climate experts warning that the next inflation shock may begin in the country’s fodder fields rather than food markets. According to a Down To Earth analysis, reduced monsoon rainfall, prolonged heatwaves and moisture stress…
India-UK Trade Pact Keeps Dairy Shield Intact
India’s newly operational Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom reflects a more balanced and strategic approach to free trade by expanding market access while continuing to protect sensitive sectors such as dairy. Unlike earlier trade agreements that drew criticism for exposing domestic producers to import competition, the India-UK pact preserves safeguards…
FDA Seizes 612 Banned Oxytocin Bottles in Dairy Raid
A joint operation by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the police has led to the seizure of 612 bottles of banned oxytocin injections from a dairy in Ulhasnagar, exposing the illegal use of the hormone to increase milk extraction in dairy animals. The raid was conducted at the cattle shed of Prakash…
J&K Surpasses White Revolution 2.0 Dairy Targets
Jammu & Kashmir has exceeded its White Revolution 2.0 targets, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the region’s dairy cooperative ecosystem. The Union Government has released ₹1.40 crore to support the formation of new dairy cooperative societies after the Union Territory surpassed its approved targets under the national programme. According to official data, J&K was…