Godrej Agrovet Appoints New Creamline Dairy CEO
Godrej Agrovet Ltd. has appointed Gaurav Pande as the Chief Executive Officer of Creamline Dairy Products Ltd., effective July 15, 2026, strengthening its leadership team as the company looks to accelerate growth in India’s competitive dairy market. Pande succeeds Jan Bos, who has completed his tenure after leading the business since 2023. A seasoned FMCG…
Dairy Processors Boost Whey Without Plant Expansion
As global demand for whey protein continues to outpace supply, dairy processors are increasingly focusing on operational efficiency rather than new factory construction to unlock additional production capacity. According to industry experts featured by DairyReporter, many processing facilities are already operating membrane systems, pasteurisers and dryers close to full capacity, making bottlenecks in filtration, cleaning…
Maharashtra Fake Milk Racket Sparks Food Safety Alarm
Maharashtra’s recent crackdown on a large-scale synthetic milk racket has highlighted how adulterated milk can be manufactured using detergent powder, palm oil, shampoo, low-grade milk powder and chemical additives to closely resemble genuine milk in appearance and fat content, raising serious public health concerns. According to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), investigators suspect…
MCD, NDDB Join Hands for Delhi Bio-CNG Plants
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants that will scientifically process cattle dung from dairies and gaushalas across the national capital, marking a major step towards sustainable dairy waste management and Yamuna rejuvenation. The agreement was…
India Targets FMD-Free Status to Unlock EU Dairy Market
India is accelerating its efforts to achieve Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)-free status in nine states within the next two years, a strategic move aimed at unlocking access to the high-value European dairy market and strengthening the country’s global dairy export potential. The initiative is part of the government’s broader goal of making India FMD-free by 2030,…
Bengaluru Trusts Branded Ghee, Questions Purity
A recent LocalCircles survey reveals that while Bengaluru consumers overwhelmingly prefer branded and packaged ghee, concerns over product purity remain high amid growing awareness of food adulteration. The survey found that 89% of urban households purchase branded or packaged ghee, 22% prepare ghee at home, and 10% still buy loose or unbranded ghee from local…
Banas Dairy to Sow 1 Crore Seedballs in Aravallis
Banas Dairy has announced a major environmental initiative to sow 1 crore (10 million) seedballs across the Aravalli hills as part of a large-scale afforestation drive aimed at rejuvenating one of India’s oldest mountain ranges. The campaign seeks to combat deforestation, restore biodiversity and improve ecological balance by dispersing seedballs containing native tree seeds encased…
Can India’s Milk Production Become Climate-Proof?
India’s dairy sector is facing mounting climate risks as rising temperatures, heatwaves and drought conditions increasingly threaten milk production, despite the country remaining the world’s largest milk producer. According to a Hindustan Times analysis, Indian cows produce an average of 4.87 kg of milk per day, significantly below the global average of 7.18 kg, leaving…
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…