Kaladi Cheese Gets Scientific Upgrade for Global Reach
Jammu & Kashmir’s GI-tagged traditional cheese, Kaladi, is undergoing a scientific transformation aimed at extending its shelf life, enhancing value addition, and expanding its reach beyond regional markets. Researchers at the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute have successfully increased the refrigerated shelf life of Kaladi to 21 days without affecting its taste, texture, quality, or…
ILRI, Innoterra Launch Feed Innovation Partnership
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Innoterra Limited have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and scale biotechnology-based livestock feed solutions that convert underutilized crop residues into high-quality animal feed. The initiative aims to improve livestock productivity, increase farmer incomes, and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint by enhancing the nutritional value of crop residues that…
Oracle-Swades Initiative Empowers 900+ Rural Women
Oracle and the Swades Foundation have completed the first year of a rural livelihoods programme that has positively impacted more than 900 women farmers and entrepreneurs across Maharashtra’s Nashik and Raigad districts. The initiative focused on sustainable income generation through climate-smart agriculture, dairy farming, entrepreneurship development, and financial literacy. A total of 525 women farmers…
Haryana Dairy Prices Push Food Inflation Higher
Rising prices of dairy products in Haryana are contributing to growing food inflation concerns, reflecting broader cost pressures across India’s food supply chain. Recent inflation data indicate that higher prices for milk, dairy products, and eggs were among the factors driving food inflation upward in May 2026, as persistent heat conditions and increased production costs…
Himachal Milkfed Defends 20-Litre Procurement Cap
The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (HP Milkfed) has defended its decision to cap milk procurement at 20 litres per dairy producer per day, stating that the move is intended to extend the benefits of the state’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) programme to a larger number of dairy farmers, particularly small and marginal…
Front-of-Pack Labels Gain Momentum in India
India’s ongoing debate over Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) is gaining renewed attention as policymakers, public health experts, and industry stakeholders discuss the role of clearer food labels in protecting consumer health. Front-of-pack labelling refers to simplified nutrition information displayed prominently on packaged foods to help consumers quickly identify products high in sugar, salt, saturated fat,…
Belarus Dairy Exports Enter Indonesia Market
Belarus has successfully completed its first exchange-based dairy export transactions to Indonesia, marking a significant expansion of its dairy trade into Southeast Asia. According to the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE), the deals included 25 tonnes of butter and 350 tonnes of skimmed milk powder (SMP) with a combined contract value of approximately US$1.1 million….
Mumbai Metro to Boost Dairy Market Access
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that Mumbai’s expanding metro network will play a significant role in strengthening market access for rural dairy producers by improving transportation connectivity and reducing logistics challenges. Speaking at a dairy sector-related event, he highlighted that enhanced infrastructure will help farmers and dairy cooperatives move milk and dairy products…
GDT 406: Global dairy prices correct across commodities
The latest Global Dairy Trade auction (Event 406 held on June 16, 2026) signals a broad-based correction in global dairy prices, with the GDT Price Index declining by 2.8% and the average winning price settling at USD 3,979/MT. Unlike Event 405, where fats had shown some recovery, Event 406 witnessed weakness across most major commodities,…
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Triggers Wider Cheese Recall
A deadly multi-state listeria outbreak in the United States has prompted an expanded recall of all cheese products manufactured by Maryland-based dairy processor Clover Hill Dairy. According to U.S. health authorities, the outbreak has been linked to 9 confirmed listeria cases, 8 hospitalizations, and 1 death across multiple states. Following the investigation, Clover Hill Dairy…