Fuel Surge Pressures Dairy, Poultry Supply Chains
Rising fuel prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia are putting fresh pressure on India’s dairy and poultry sectors, with higher transportation costs driving up feed, logistics, and other input expenses across the value chain. Industry stakeholders warn that the increase in fuel costs is squeezing already-thin margins for farmers and producers, while…
Lower Prices Drive Plant-Based Growth in Europe
Plant-based food sales volumes increased across four major European markets in 2025 as improved price competitiveness encouraged greater consumer adoption, according to new analysis by the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe based on Circana retail sales data. Sales volumes grew in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain during the year, while the Netherlands recorded a slight…
EU Milk Output Stays Strong Despite Slower Growth
Milk production across four of the European Union’s largest dairy producers—Germany, France, Italy, and Poland—remained above year-earlier levels in April 2026, although growth momentum slowed in most markets compared to March, according to analysis by DCA Market Intelligence. While overall milk availability continued to increase, the pace of expansion moderated, signaling a gradual easing of…
Lassi, Milk Sharbat Cool Delhi Amid Heatwave
As Delhi battles intense summer temperatures, traditional dairy-based beverages such as kachi lassi and Rooh Afza milk sharbat are witnessing a surge in demand, with roadside shabeels across markets, highways, temple areas, and residential colonies serving thousands seeking relief from the heat. Organisers reported a sharp increase in footfall, particularly during afternoon hours, with delivery…
Nestlé India’s Dairy Segment Loses Revenue Share
Nestlé India’s milk products and nutrition business, once the company’s primary growth engine, has seen its contribution to overall revenue decline significantly as the FMCG giant shifts focus toward faster-growing categories. According to the company’s FY26 annual report, the milk products and nutrition segment accounted for 33.4% of turnover in FY26, down from 38.1% in…
NDDB, MCD Turn Dairy Waste Into Green Energy
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to convert dairy waste into biogas and organic fertiliser as part of a major initiative to reduce pollution in the Yamuna River. The announcement was made by Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a high-level…
Verka Pulls Ad After Public Backlash
Punjab’s leading dairy brand Verka has withdrawn a controversial social media advertisement for its mango lassi after facing widespread public criticism over a tagline that many consumers considered insensitive and inappropriate. The promotional reel, posted on Verka’s Instagram and Facebook pages, featured a young girl and carried the caption “How to kidnap me?”, a marketing…
Ice Cream Trends Shape U.S. Dairy Demand
The U.S. dairy sector is entering the peak summer season with ice cream demand, consumer sentiment, and June Dairy Month celebrations emerging as key market drivers, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). The association highlighted the strong economic and cultural role of dairy in the United States, noting that the industry supports nearly…
Feed Costs Hit Highest Level Since May 2025
Livestock producers are facing renewed cost pressures as feed expenses have climbed to their highest level since May 2025, raising concerns about profitability across the dairy, beef and poultry sectors. According to the latest agricultural market analysis, higher grain prices and escalating input costs are driving feed markets upward at a time when farmers are…
Australia Dairy Output Falls as Cheese Exports Rise
Australia’s dairy sector is expected to face another year of declining milk production in 2026, even as strong demand for cheese continues to support processing margins and export opportunities, according to the latest USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Dairy and Products Semi-Annual Report. The report forecasts Australia’s milk production at 8.45 million metric tonnes (MMT)…