Havmor Posts Double-Digit Growth in H1
Havmor Ice Cream, part of Lotte Wellfood, reported double-digit growth in the first half of 2026, driven by strong consumer demand, product innovation and an expanding distribution network, despite an intensely competitive ice cream market. According to Managing Director Komal Anand, the company has continued to outperform the overall category by strengthening its premium portfolio,…
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…
Atelier Expressions Acquires Majority Stake in Khoya
Atelier Expressions, the premium lifestyle platform of TVS VENU, has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Lonestar Hospitality Private Limited, the New Delhi-based company behind the luxury handcrafted mithai brand Khoya, marking its expansion into India’s premium food and lifestyle segment. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to…
Daily Yogurt Linked to Slower Biological Aging
A new study published in the journal Aging suggests that a daily serving of plain probiotic yogurt, combined with dietary improvements and moderate exercise, may help slow biological aging in overweight older men. The 12-week clinical trial involved 48 Japanese men aged 50 to 74, with half following a structured wellness program that included 100…
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…
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…
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…