FSSAI Tightens Rules on Digital Dairy E-Commerce
The recent notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on compliance obligations for e-commerce food business operators under the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) model is a timely and much-needed intervention for the dairy sector. Effective from 1st April 2026, this order goes beyond a routine clarification—it attempts to correct…
Truth Behind “Return of Dairy Cargo” — No Ban, But Disruption is Real
There is no confirmed advisory, restriction, or rejection of Indian dairy consignments such as butter or SMP by any Middle East country or Government authority. The narrative that “cargo is being sent back” is not backed by policy or regulatory evidence. However, dismissing the situation entirely would be equally incorrect. What is unfolding is not…
White Revolution 2.0 Targets 50% Milk Growth
The Government of India has outlined an ambitious roadmap under White Revolution 2.0, aiming to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives by 50% over the next five years, while expanding cooperative coverage and strengthening rural livelihoods. Launched on September 19, 2024, the initiative focuses on empowering uncovered panchayats through the cooperative model, enhancing market access,…
Varun Beverages Acquires Crickley Dairy in SA
Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) has announced the acquisition of 100% stake in South Africa-based Crickley Dairy through its subsidiary, marking a significant expansion into the value-added dairy segment in international markets. The deal, valued at ₹1,314.68 million (about ₹131.47 crore), will give VBL full ownership of the dairy business, subject to regulatory approvals including clearance…
Dairy Counterfeiting Surges 2.5x in India
Milk and dairy products have emerged as the most targeted category for counterfeiting and adulteration in India’s FMCG sector, with incidents rising 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared to 2018, according to the ASPA-Crisil “State of Counterfeiting in India” report. Most counterfeit activity is concentrated in milk-based products such as milk, ghee, khoya…
Bihar Gets Boost Under Livestock, Dairy Schemes
The Government of India is strengthening the livestock and dairy sector in Bihar through multiple central schemes aimed at boosting productivity, entrepreneurship and farmer incomes. Under the National Livestock Mission (NLM), which focuses on employment generation, entrepreneurship development and increasing per-animal productivity, key interventions are being implemented across three sub-missions—breed development, feed and fodder development,…
Sustaining Assam’s Dairy Growth Needs Policy Push
Rising demand for milk and dairy products is driving significant growth in Assam’s dairy sector, mirroring national trends and creating new livelihood opportunities in rural areas, but sustainability challenges remain a major concern. According to an editorial analysis, key bottlenecks include inadequate veterinary services, shortage of affordable feed and fodder, and weak market linkages, all…
LPG Crisis Disrupts Dairy Supply Chain
A deepening LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) crisis triggered by disruptions in global energy supplies due to the ongoing West Asia conflict is severely impacting India’s food and dairy supply chain, forcing eateries to shut or scale down operations while hitting milk demand and processing. The government has prioritised domestic LPG supply, restricting availability for commercial…
SIG Bets on Value-Added Dairy Growth in India
Global packaging solutions provider SIG is strengthening its focus on India’s dairy sector by driving innovation in value-added products and expanding its local manufacturing footprint, as highlighted by Vandana Tandan, Head of Markets – India & Bangladesh, at the 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition (DIC) 2026. The company, which entered India in 2018, has…
KOMUL Milk Prices Hiked From March 18
Milk prices under the Kolar Milk Union Ltd (KOMUL) in Karnataka have been revised upward with effect from March 18, impacting consumers across Bengaluru and surrounding regions. As per the revised structure, KOMUL has increased its milk procurement price from ₹37.85 per litre to ₹39.85 per litre, marking a ₹2 per litre hike. The price…