OMFED Rolls Out Micro-ATMs for Dairy Farmers
The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has launched the distribution of micro-ATMs across milk cooperative societies to strengthen financial inclusion and improve banking access for dairy farmers. In the first phase, 35 milk cooperative societies in Cuttack district received micro-ATMs, while 20 societies in Sambalpur district had already been equipped, taking the total…
NDTV Probe Exposes Synthetic Milk Adulteration
An NDTV investigation at a Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing laboratory has revealed how detergent is being used to manufacture synthetic milk, highlighting the scale of the state’s ongoing milk adulteration crackdown. According to officials, adulterators mix water, urea and other low-cost chemicals with detergent to replicate the appearance, texture and froth of…
Milky Mist Bets Big on Contract Dairy Farming
IPO-bound Milky Mist Dairy Food is scaling up a contract dairy farming model to improve milk yield, quality and long-term procurement as India’s milk production growth slows while demand continues to accelerate. The ₹3,200-crore Erode-based value-added dairy company has established 500 contract dairy farms across Tamil Nadu over the past 18 months, each housing 15–25…
FDA Crackdown Reshapes Mumbai’s Dairy Supply Chain
Maharashtra’s ongoing crackdown on milk adulteration is reshaping Mumbai’s dairy supply chain, increasing costs for bulk buyers while strengthening demand for genuine dairy products. Over the past two months, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has inspected 360 establishments, seized 1,60,329 litres of adulterated milk worth ₹65.17 lakh, suspended 35 licences, and registered seven…
Lactalis to Shut Another Australian Dairy Plant
French dairy giant Lactalis has announced plans to close its Longwarry dairy factory in Victoria, Australia, by early 2027, marking the second Australian plant closure this year as the company continues to streamline its manufacturing network following its acquisition of Fonterra’s consumer business. The Longwarry facility, acquired by Lactalis in 2019, produces specialty dairy ingredients,…
Study Finds Dairy Cows Stay Consistent Methane Emitters
A new study has found that individual dairy cows remain consistently high or low methane emitters even when their diets change, suggesting that biological differences may play a greater role in methane production than previously understood. Researchers observed that feeding lactating dairy cows a higher-starch diet reduced enteric methane emissions by approximately 14%, but it…
Dodla Dairy Q1 Revenue Rises, Backs Sid’s Farm
Dodla Dairy reported consolidated revenue of ₹1,197.94 crore for the first quarter of FY2026-27, up 19% year-on-year from ₹1,006.87 crore, while net profit declined 35.4% to ₹40.64 crore from ₹62.87 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The company attributed the year-on-year comparison to changes following its acquisition of HR Food Processing Pvt. Ltd. in…
IIT Delhi Duo Build ₹565 Crore Dairy Startup
Two former IIT Delhi Civil Engineering roommates have transformed a weekend project into Animall, a technology-driven cattle marketplace now reportedly valued at ₹565 crore, demonstrating how digital innovation is reshaping India’s dairy ecosystem. Founded in 2019 by Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, the startup addresses long-standing challenges faced by dairy farmers in buying and selling…
KMF Hikes Nandini Ghee & Butter Prices
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has increased the prices of its Nandini brand ghee by ₹15 per litre and butter by ₹50 per kg, with the revised rates taking effect from July 24, 2026. Following the revision, the price of 1 litre of ghee has increased from ₹700 to ₹715, while 1 kg of butter…
Swiss Cheese May Help Support Healthy Blood Pressure
A recent nutrition report has highlighted Swiss cheese as one of the most heart-friendly dairy products for people looking to support healthy blood pressure. According to registered dietitian Sheri Gaw, RDN, CDCES, Swiss cheese stands out because it contains significantly less sodium than many other cheeses while providing a rich source of calcium, a nutrient…