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…
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…
PMFME Scheme Crosses 2 Lakh Enterprise Milestone
India’s Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme has crossed a major milestone, with more than 2 lakh micro food processing enterprises receiving credit-linked subsidies since the scheme’s launch in 2020, Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan announced. The supported enterprises have collectively mobilised over ₹20,300 crore in project investments, while…
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…