Maharashtra Tightens Milk Safety Enforcement
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced stricter enforcement of milk safety regulations, warning that violations could attract penalties of up to ₹10 lakh as part of a major crackdown on adulteration and food safety breaches. According to the report, the FDA plans to intensify inspections across the milk supply chain, including collection…
Nestlé India Bets Big on Rural Growth
Nestlé India sees rural and semi-urban markets as its biggest long-term growth opportunity, with Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary stating that rising aspirations and deeper household penetration will drive the next phase of consumption growth. The company is strengthening its presence through wider distribution, digital investments and manufacturing expansion while focusing on volume-led growth…
Godrej Jersey Targets ₹1,000 Crore Protein Growth
Godrej Jersey has unveiled an ambitious ₹1,000 crore growth vision centered on repositioning everyday dairy products as mainstream sources of protein and functional nutrition, reflecting the rapid shift in Indian consumer preferences toward health-focused foods. The leading private dairy player, with operations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra, said milk, curd and…
Manipur Speeds Up Dairy Modernisation Drive
Manipur is accelerating efforts to modernise its dairy sector as local milk production continues to fall significantly short of consumer demand, prompting the Manipur Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited (MMPCU) to strengthen production and processing capacity. Speaking during the Cooperative Week celebrations and the “AI & Technology Day” brand promotion programme at the Manipur Dairy…
Sirsa Vita Faces ₹15 Crore Payment Delay Row
The Sirsa Vita Milk Plant in Haryana is facing mounting protests from dairy farmers over pending payments of around ₹15 crore, with the Bharatiya Kisan Ekta (BKE) alleging that milk producers have not received dues for the past two months. Farmers submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, claiming that while private dairy companies are…
Assam Targets 10 Lakh Litres of Daily Milk Output
Assam has set an ambitious target of producing 10 lakh litres of milk per day as part of a major push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, enhance rural livelihoods and reduce dependence on milk imports from other states. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government is expanding support for dairy…
Tripura Becomes Northeast’s No. 2 Milk Producer
Tripura has emerged as the second-largest milk producer in Northeast India, reflecting significant progress in dairy development, veterinary care and livestock services, according to Animal Resource Development and Fisheries Minister Sudhangshu Das. Speaking at a programme in Agartala, the minister said the state’s sustained investments in dairy infrastructure, animal healthcare and scientific livestock management have…
Dairy Beverage Sales Jump Over 50% in Heatwave
China’s dairy beverage market is witnessing a sharp summer surge, with sales of chilled dairy drinks increasing by more than 50% as intense heat drives demand for refreshing beverages. According to market data cited by Whalesbook, products such as lassi, yogurt drinks, probiotic beverages and flavored milk have seen particularly strong growth, with convenience stores,…
Innovation Powers the Next Era of U.S. Dairy
As the United States marks 250 years of its agricultural heritage, the dairy industry is entering a new era driven by innovation, technology and data-led decision-making. According to Dairy Herd, modern dairy farms are combining advanced genetics, precision nutrition, automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and data analytics to improve productivity, animal welfare and sustainability while maintaining…
Belarus Dairy Exports Surge 50% on Commodity Exchange
Belarus significantly expanded its dairy exports through the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) during the first half of 2026, with sales increasing 1.5 times year-on-year to reach more than BYN 274 million (approximately US$93 million). Dairy products accounted for over 40% of the total value of agricultural exports traded on the exchange during the period,…