Fiji Moves to Independent Farmgate Milk Pricing
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) will independently determine the country’s farmgate milk price, marking a significant step toward greater transparency and fair returns for dairy farmers. The announcement was made by Fiji Cooperative Dairy Company Limited (FCDCL) Chief Executive Officer Vimal Chand following calls from dairy farmers to increase the raw milk price…
Assam’s ₹5/Litre Subsidy Drives Dairy Growth
Assam’s ₹5-per-litre milk production subsidy is delivering strong results, with the state’s dairy sector witnessing a 54.65% increase in milk procurement and a 36.77% rise in membership of dairy cooperative societies, according to Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. Sharing the latest figures on July 17, 2026, the Chief Minister stated that the direct incentive…
Fairlife Halts U.S. Production After Cyberattack
Fairlife, the U.S. dairy company owned by The Coca-Cola Company, has temporarily suspended production operations across the United States following a ransomware cyberattack that compromised portions of its business systems, including production-related infrastructure. The company disclosed that it detected unauthorized third-party access to parts of its systems on July 16, 2026, prompting the activation of…
Assam Targets 400 Dairy Co-ops by September
The Assam Government has set an ambitious target to establish and integrate 400 Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCSs) across the state by September 30, 2026, under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Guidelines 2026–27, as part of its strategy to strengthen the dairy sector and increase organised milk procurement. Following directions from Chief…
Doodhvale Farms Builds Profitable D2C Dairy Model
Doodhvale Farms is emerging as one of India’s few profitable direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy brands by building a fully integrated farm-to-doorstep supply chain focused on trust, quality and operational efficiency. Founded in 2019 by Sudhir Jain, Aman Jain, Ishu Jain and Sanjay Jain under Sanjeevani Dairy Farms Private Limited, the company controls every stage of production—from…
Heritage Foods Q1 Revenue Hits Record Despite Profit Dip
Heritage Foods Ltd. reported a record consolidated revenue of ₹1,338.09 crore for the first quarter of FY2026–27 (Q1 FY27), registering a 17.71% year-on-year growth, despite margin pressures caused by elevated raw milk procurement costs and constrained milk supply. Consolidated net profit declined 38.42% to ₹24.97 crore (₹252 million) from ₹40.55 crore a year earlier, while…
Uruguay Dairy Exports Rise 2% in H1 2026
Uruguay’s dairy exports increased 2% year-on-year during the first half of 2026, supported by higher shipment volumes of milk powder, despite lower international prices for key dairy commodities. According to Uruguay XXI, the country exported dairy products worth US$391 million between January and June 2026, compared with the same period last year. Milk powder remained…
Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down on Iconic Food Brands
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the leadership of newly appointed Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has intensified its “Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra” campaign, taking strict action against several well-known food establishments over hygiene and food safety violations. During a two-day statewide drive, FDA officials conducted 24 targeted raids across Maharashtra, focusing on dairy establishments, hotels,…
Godrej Agrovet Appoints New Creamline Dairy CEO
Godrej Agrovet Ltd. has appointed Gaurav Pande as the Chief Executive Officer of Creamline Dairy Products Ltd., effective July 15, 2026, strengthening its leadership team as the company looks to accelerate growth in India’s competitive dairy market. Pande succeeds Jan Bos, who has completed his tenure after leading the business since 2023. A seasoned FMCG…
Dairy Processors Boost Whey Without Plant Expansion
As global demand for whey protein continues to outpace supply, dairy processors are increasingly focusing on operational efficiency rather than new factory construction to unlock additional production capacity. According to industry experts featured by DairyReporter, many processing facilities are already operating membrane systems, pasteurisers and dryers close to full capacity, making bottlenecks in filtration, cleaning…