Tamil Nadu May Push Milk Procurement to ₹44/Litre
Tamil Nadu Dairy Development Minister Mano Thangraj has said the State government will consider increasing the milk procurement price paid to farmers to ₹44 per litre, responding to continued demands from dairy farmers for better returns. The proposal comes shortly after the government raised the effective procurement price from ₹38 to ₹41 per litre. The…
Four Ludhiana Dairy Owners Booked Over Waste Disposal
Cow dung management is becoming a compliance issue—not just a sanitation issue—for dairy farms. Four dairy owners from Ludhiana’s Haibowal Dairy Complex have been booked for allegedly disposing of cow dung into drains, with the waste eventually reaching the effluent treatment plant (ETP). The Punjab Agricultural University police station registered two FIRs on Friday following…
Dairy Firms Shift Up the Value Chain for Better Returns
India’s dairy industry is increasingly moving beyond its traditional volume engine—liquid milk—as companies pursue higher-value categories such as cheese, paneer, yoghurt, ghee, ice cream and protein-led products. Rising health awareness, urbanisation and the convenience economy are accelerating this shift, while intense price competition continues to make basic liquid milk a relatively low-return business. The opportunity…
Milma Launches 4 New Value-Added Products
Kerala’s dairy cooperative Milma has launched four new value-added products as it expands beyond traditional milk and curd offerings and responds to changing consumer preferences. The new range includes Milma Paneer Pops in Peri-Peri and Chettinad flavours, Milma Sweetened Yogurt and Milma Blueberry-Flavoured Yogurt. The products were launched by Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy…
Dairy’s Next Big Opportunity: Formalisation & Premiumisation
Amul Managing Director Jayen Mehta has highlighted the vast growth potential of India’s dairy sector, stressing that the industry must balance premiumisation with affordability while accelerating the formalisation of the dairy market. Speaking during an ET programme on “The New India Blueprint: Cities, Consumers, and the Business of Aspiration,” Mehta said the shift towards premium…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Ghee and Retail Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken strict enforcement action against two food businesses, suspending the licence of Marche Retail Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, for 30 days and prohibiting Daman-based SDP Industries Pvt Ltd from selling all variants of its ghee products over serious food-safety and compliance concerns. In the case…
Dairy-Free Yogurt Brands Ranked: What Stands Out?
The dairy-free yogurt category is evolving rapidly, with products becoming thicker, more flavorful and more diverse, according to a recent Tasting Table review that ranked seven dairy-free yogurt brands from worst to best. The review evaluated products primarily on flavor, texture and variety, while price was not considered in determining the rankings. The ranking placed…
Hay Prices Nearly Double in Tamil Nadu Amid Supply Crunch
Tamil Nadu’s livestock farmers are facing a sharp increase in hay prices, with the shortage directly affecting milk production. Hay is currently selling at around ₹300 per 10 kg in several southern districts and ₹320 for 10 kg in Dharmapuri, as scanty rainfall, prolonged heat and declining fodder availability squeeze supplies. In Dharmapuri, farmer P….
Smarter Supply Chains Could Transform India’s Dairy Exports
India’s dairy sector may have the production scale to compete globally, but supply-chain efficiency could be the factor that determines whether that potential becomes export growth. The article highlights the need to move beyond simply increasing milk production and focus on a more integrated system covering milk collection, cold-chain infrastructure, processing, logistics, quality management and…
NDDB Shares India’s Dairy Co-op Model With Sri Lanka
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is sharing India’s dairy cooperative experience with Sri Lankan dairy farmers and professionals, highlighting how India’s cooperative model can support productivity, farmer incomes and a stronger dairy value chain. NDDB Chairman Dr. Meenesh Shah interacted with participants from Sri Lanka who were attending an international training programme focused on…