IIT Delhi Duo Build ₹565 Crore Dairy Startup
Two former IIT Delhi Civil Engineering roommates have transformed a weekend project into Animall, a technology-driven cattle marketplace now reportedly valued at ₹565 crore, demonstrating how digital innovation is reshaping India’s dairy ecosystem. Founded in 2019 by Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, the startup addresses long-standing challenges faced by dairy farmers in buying and selling…
KMF Hikes Nandini Ghee & Butter Prices
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has increased the prices of its Nandini brand ghee by ₹15 per litre and butter by ₹50 per kg, with the revised rates taking effect from July 24, 2026. Following the revision, the price of 1 litre of ghee has increased from ₹700 to ₹715, while 1 kg of butter…
Swiss Cheese May Help Support Healthy Blood Pressure
A recent nutrition report has highlighted Swiss cheese as one of the most heart-friendly dairy products for people looking to support healthy blood pressure. According to registered dietitian Sheri Gaw, RDN, CDCES, Swiss cheese stands out because it contains significantly less sodium than many other cheeses while providing a rich source of calcium, a nutrient…
HC Stays Suspension of Pune Dairy Licence
The Bombay High Court has stayed the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) suspension of the licence of Pune-based Atharva Milk and Milk Products Industries (AMMPI), observing that the justifiability of the regulator’s action requires further consideration. The court noted that the FDA had suspended the dairy’s licence without first providing an opportunity to rectify…
14600 samples of milk and milk products found non-conforming in FY 26
Over 14,600 milk and milk product samples found non-conforming The government also shared provisional findings from a nationwide survey of milk and milk products conducted by State Food Safety Authorities, based on information provided by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). According to the data for FY 2025-26 (as on March 31,…
Canada’s Dairy System Faces Fresh US Trade Pressure
Canada’s supply-managed dairy sector has once again come under pressure after US President Donald Trump identified the country’s dairy policy as one of the key reasons behind a proposed 50% tariff on US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, scheduled to take effect in August. Trump has criticized Canada’s supply management system—which regulates milk, egg and…
Climate Change Hits Haryana’s Milk Production Hard
Climate change is emerging as a major threat to dairy production in Haryana, with buffaloes identified as the most vulnerable livestock species, according to a recent ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) study published in Scientific Reports. The research, based on 15 years (2004–2019) of data collected from 1,148 villages, found that high temperatures above 38°C…
Milky Mist Set for Early August IPO Launch
Tamil Nadu-based Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd., one of India’s leading value-added dairy companies, is expected to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the first week of August 2026, marking what is likely to be the largest IPO by an Indian dairy company. The move follows the company’s ₹482 crore pre-IPO funding round in…
Plantopia Raises $9M to Produce Dairy Proteins Without Cows
Israeli food-tech startup Plantopia has raised US$9 million in a funding round led by global dairy producer Schreiber Foods and food investment firm Siddhi Capital, marking a major step toward commercial production of animal-free dairy proteins. The funding will support the launch of the company’s manufacturing facility at Kibbutz Sdot Yam, scheduled to begin operations…
Nestlé India Q1 Profit Jumps 48% on Strong Growth
Nestlé India reported a 48% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first quarter of FY2026-27, driven by strong volume-led growth across its product portfolio despite a challenging consumption environment. The company posted a net profit of ₹1,028 crore, compared with ₹694 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, while revenue from operations rose 8.5%…