India Moves to Ban Synthetic Paneer
The government is moving to prohibit analogue or “synthetic” paneer as part of a major tightening of dairy standards, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aiming to protect nutritional integrity and prevent consumer deception in one of the country’s key protein sources. The proposal, finalised by FSSAI’s Central Advisory Committee in…
Milky Mist Raises ₹482 Cr in Pre-IPO Round
Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has raised ₹482 crore in a pre-IPO funding round led by Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, strengthening its financial position ahead of its planned public listing. The transaction comprises a primary capital infusion of about ₹357 crore into the company and a…
A2 Milk Recalls Infant Formula in US Over Toxin
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company has issued a voluntary recall of three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium infant formula (0–12 months) in the United States after detecting cereulide, a heat-stable toxin produced by Bacillus cereus that can cause foodborne illness. The recall affects a total of 63,078 tins, of which approximately 16,428 units…
Israel Retailer Pulls Tnuva Products Over Price Hike
Israel: Leading supermarket chain Shufersal has removed popular dairy products from Tnuva from its shelves following a dispute over price increases, highlighting rising tensions in the dairy supply chain amid cost-of-living pressures. According to the retailer, Tnuva implemented the price hike unilaterally without coordination, despite requests to delay the increase until after the Shavuot holiday…
Qatar–Algeria Push $3.5B Dairy Project
Baladna and the Algerian government are advancing a massive US$3.5 billion integrated dairy project aimed at strengthening domestic milk production and reducing reliance on imports, marking one of the largest dairy investments in the region. The project is designed to develop a fully integrated value chain, including large-scale dairy farming, milk processing facilities, feed production,…
China Demand Risks Loom Over Global Dairy
A potential slowdown in China’s economy is raising fresh concerns about a new “China shock” that could ripple across global commodity markets, including dairy, as weakening demand from one of the world’s largest importers threatens to disrupt trade flows and pricing dynamics. China has long played a pivotal role in supporting global dairy demand—particularly for…
Amul Exports Surge Amid West Asia Crisis
Vadodara: Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) has recorded a sharp rise in dairy exports to West Asia, capitalising on supply disruptions in the region caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions, which have opened up new demand opportunities for Indian dairy products. According to officials, exports of key products such as milk powder, butter, and ghee…
Private Dairy Can Drive India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector, despite producing a record 247.87 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25 and achieving per capita availability of around 471 grams per day—well above the recommended 300 grams—continues to face a significant nutrition gap, with widespread “hidden hunger” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate affecting millions. A key structural issue…
Italy’s ‘Cheese Banks’ Power €4Bn Dairy Economy
In a unique blend of finance and dairy, Italy’s Parmigiano Reggiano industry has evolved into a €4 billion powerhouse, where cheese wheels themselves function as collateral in a highly structured “cheese banking” system. In the Emilia-Romagna region, specialized banks store thousands of Parmigiano Reggiano wheels in climate-controlled vaults, allowing dairy producers to secure loans while…
Magnum Bets Big on India’s Ice Cream Boom
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is significantly expanding its India footprint, announcing plans to increase its manufacturing base from one factory to four by setting up three new plants to tap into the country’s fast-growing ice cream market. The move comes despite current profitability pressures, as the company prioritizes long-term growth driven by surging consumer…