India-NZ FTA Opens Zero-Duty Trade Window
India and New Zealand have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that grants 100% duty-free access to Indian exports, while unlocking a $20 billion (₹18.49 lakh crore) investment commitment over the next 15 years, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation. (Press Information Bureau) The agreement covers all tariff lines,…
DKMUL Plans Mega Dairy in Mangaluru
The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (DKMUL) has announced plans to set up a mega dairy unit in Mangaluru, along with additional facilities including an ice-cream plant, paneer unit, and bottled water plant, to meet rising demand for Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) products in the region. (The Times of India) The move comes…
Poor Milk Quality Exposed in Dairy Value Chain Study
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed serious concerns over raw milk quality across the dairy value chain in Mekelle City, Ethiopia, highlighting significant risks to food safety and farmer returns. The research analyzed 120 raw milk samples collected from dairy farms (80), vendors (20), and cafeterias (20) between December 2023 and June…
From Trust Gap to Brand: V-Rich Story
Yogitha Jahnavi, founder of V-Rich Natural Products, built the brand out of a deeply personal need—her inability to find trustworthy, unadulterated milk during pregnancy, which led her to start a small milk delivery venture in Hyderabad that has since evolved into a fast-growing clean-label dairy and food brand. (Sugermint) The company positions itself around purity,…
Youth Protest Targets Dairy’s Climate Impact
Youth-led protests have intensified scrutiny on the dairy industry, with activists across 20 cities in India, including Pune, raising concerns over its environmental and animal welfare impact. Marking Earth Day, demonstrators organized awareness campaigns such as photo exhibitions and public displays at key locations like Sambhaji Garden, urging consumers to rethink dairy consumption and its…
Dairy’s Hidden Climate Cost Sparks Alarm
Environmental activists have raised serious concerns over the “hidden” climate impact of the dairy sector, warning that its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions is often underreported and insufficiently regulated. The debate centers on emissions across the dairy value chain—particularly methane from livestock, along with land degradation and water overuse—placing dairy’s environmental footprint closer to major…
Summer Heat Hits Aavin Milk, Ghee Supply
An intense dry summer has severely disrupted the supply of full-cream milk and ghee from Aavin in Madurai, forcing consumers to increasingly turn to private dairy players to meet demand. The shortage is being attributed to a sharp decline in milk procurement during the ongoing lean summer season, when production typically falls due to heat…
MSP on Milk in Focus in UP Poll Agenda
The Samajwadi Party has placed dairy at the center of its farmer-focused election agenda, proposing the introduction of a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk along with a commitment to ensure sugarcane payments within 24 hours, addressing two of the most persistent financial concerns for farmers. The move is aimed at stabilizing farmer incomes and…
CP Milk Eyes ₹3,000 Cr Valuation Deal
Lucknow-based CP Milk & Food Products is in early-stage discussions to sell a 10–15% stake to private equity investors, in a deal that could value the company at ₹2,500–3,000 crore, marking its first external fundraising round. The company is aiming to raise approximately ₹300–400 crore, which will be used to expand its geographical presence and product…
SPCDF Elects New 14-Member Board
The Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation (SPCDF) has successfully conducted elections for its 14-member Board of Directors, marking a key development in the governance of the multi-state dairy cooperative. The newly elected board includes prominent cooperative leaders, with Chaudhary and Mehta among those appointed as directors, reflecting continued leadership representation from within the cooperative ecosystem….