Budget 2026–27: Export Push Key for Livestock Growth
The Union Budget 2026–27 is expected to play an important role in shaping the next phase of growth for India’s livestock sector. As the country strengthens its presence in global markets for buffalo meat and seafood, the industry is hoping to see a stronger focus on export support. This includes easier access to international markets,…
World Pays More, Demands More: New Frontier of Dairy Trade
Higher prices, tighter rules and an uncomfortable truth for the industry: without compliance, there is no market The start of 2026 has delivered a signal the global dairy industry cannot afford to ignore. International prices have strengthened decisively. Milk powder values have moved above USD 3,300 per metric ton, even for lower-margin reference products, reshaping expectations…
India-EU Carbon Trade Talks: Why Dairy Is Watching Closely
India and the European Union (EU) are intensifying negotiations on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at the centre of climate and trade policy discussions. New Delhi is pressing Brussels for flexibility and recognition of its domestic carbon-reduction efforts within the trade deal framework — including its…
Dairy Demand to Spike for Makar Sankranti Festival
As Makar Sankranti approaches, India’s dairy industry — especially in Bihar and neighbouring regions — is gearing up for a significant seasonal surge in demand for milk, curd and related dairy products, driven by the festival’s traditional food customs and rituals. Dairy producers and processors are preparing for higher consumption of staple dairy items like…
Southern Dairy & Food Conclave Ends, Blending Technology with Tradition
The Southern Dairy & Food Conclave 2026 (SDFC-2026) — organised by the Indian Dairy Association’s South Zone under the banner of the Southern Dairy Summit — concluded in Calicut (now Verghese Kurien Nagar) with strong industry participation and a focus on fusing traditional dairy practices with modern technologies to shape future growth. The three-day conclave…
Farm Economy Seen Stabilizing in 2026; Costs & Policy Still Key Constraints
According to the December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, agricultural economists now expect the farm economy to stabilise in 2026 after years of pressure, but high input costs and policy uncertainty remain major constraints on a robust recovery, especially for dairy and livestock producers. Monthly sentiment has improved since mid-2025, though a full rebound is not…
The FAO Dairy Price Index declined by 4.4% in Dec 2025
The FAO Dairy Price Index declined by 5.9 points (4.4 percent) in December. Butter prices fell sharply, driven by seasonally higher cream availability in Europe and stock accumulation following strong production earlier in the year. Whole milk powder (WMP) prices also declined, reflecting peak seasonal milk output in Oceania and subdued buying interest from major importing regions….
Heritage Foods MD Wins Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 2025
Heritage Foods Limited announced that Mrs. N. Bhuvaneswari, Vice Chairperson & Managing Director, received the Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 2025 (Andhra Pradesh) at the Indian Dairy Association – Southern Dairy & Food Conclave 2026 in Kozhikode, Kerala. The award recognizes her outstanding leadership and significant contribution to the dairy sector, with CEO Mr. Srideep Kesavan…
Parag Milk Sharpens Focus on Health & Nutrition with Protein-Led Push
Parag Milk Foods Ltd is strategically pivoting beyond traditional dairy towards health, nutrition and protein-focused offerings, reflecting evolving consumer demand for functional foods and performance nutrition. The company reported its best-ever quarterly revenue of ₹1,008 crore in Q2 FY26, a **16 % year-on-year increase with volumes up 10 %, driven by robust growth across both…
Midan’s Top 10 Meat & Dairy Trends to Watch in 2026
Midan Marketing has published its annual Top 10 meat and dairy industry trends for 2026, highlighting the forces likely to shape consumer behaviour, product development and value-chain strategies in the year ahead. The forecast integrates continuous consumer tracking with marketplace evaluation to offer a forward-looking view of what will matter most in meat and dairy…