Paras Dairy, KIS Group Plan 10 BioCNG Plants
Paras Dairy and Bengaluru-based KIS Group have signed an MoU to form a joint venture and establish 10 BioCNG (compressed biogas) plants across India, with an estimated investment of ₹1,000 crore. The plants are planned across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states, marking a significant move to link the dairy sector with clean-energy…
Indian Dairy Machinery Firms Eye Russian Market
Indian dairy equipment, processing, packaging and automation companies are set to gain a structured route into the Russian market following an MoU between ITE Group and NDDB Dairy Services signed at the ITE India Roadshow in Ahmedabad. The partnership will connect Indian suppliers with Russian dairy processors and buyers, with a joint webinar and participation…
US Bans Some Canadian Dairy Imports
The United States will ban imports of certain Canadian dairy products from September 29, 2026, escalating the ongoing US–Canada trade war. The move follows Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of US goods, after Washington imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian cars and raw materials. The dairy measures are particularly significant because the US…
NDRI Develops Technology to Extend Paneer Shelf Life
Scientists at ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, have developed a patented technology that can extend paneer’s shelf life from the current 8–10 days to around 20–21 days, while retaining its taste, texture and overall quality. The technology uses an Antimicrobial Coagulant Formulation (AMCF) designed to improve the storage stability and microbial quality of paneer….
Vijaya Dairy Chairman’s Resignation Approved
The board of Vijaya Dairy has approved the resignation of its chairman Anjaneyulu, following a board meeting held on Tuesday. The board did not appoint a temporary chairman and instead decided to convene another meeting to determine the next course of action. The development comes at an important time for Vijaya Dairy, one of Andhra…
Karnal Workshop Focuses on Boosting Dairy Exports
A three-day workshop on “Entrepreneurship in the Dairy Sector: Opportunities, Innovation, & Enterprise Development” began at the ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, bringing together around 15 leading dairy exporters, researchers, experts and other stakeholders to discuss strengthening India’s dairy export ecosystem and expanding opportunities in global markets. The workshop is being attended by 118…
Odisha Raises Milk Procurement Price by ₹2/Litre
The Odisha government has approved a ₹2-per-litre increase in the milk procurement price paid to dairy farmers, with the revised rate coming into effect from September 11, 2026. The move, implemented through the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED), is aimed at providing additional income support to dairy farmers amid rising production and transportation…
6.57 Lakh RuPay KCCs Reach Gujarat Dairy Farmers
More than 6.57 lakh new RuPay Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) have been distributed to dairy farmers in Gujarat, expanding access to institutional credit through the State’s cooperative banking network. The initiative is being implemented through District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) and the State Cooperative Bank (StCB), with the aim of providing timely liquidity, lower-cost credit…
Punjab’s Cooperatives Need a Fresh Reboot
Punjab’s cooperative network, built before the Green Revolution, remains deeply embedded in the state’s rural economy, with nearly 3,500 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across more than 12,000 villages serving lakhs of farmer members. However, financial stress, weak governance, delayed elections, inadequate audits and limited diversification have weakened several cooperative institutions, creating an urgent need…
India’s Ice Cream Market Moves Beyond Summer
India’s ice cream industry is increasingly shedding its traditional “summer-only indulgence” image as changing consumption habits and longer summers push demand beyond the peak season. The Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers’ Association (IICMA) says the category is moving toward a broader, year-round consumption model, creating opportunities for manufacturers to expand distribution and strengthen cold-chain infrastructure. The…