FMCG Price Hikes Add Pressure on Dairy Costs
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have announced price increases ranging from 4% to 11% across several everyday product categories following recent fuel price hikes, a move that is expected to raise costs across food and agricultural value chains, including the dairy sector. According to industry reports, higher fuel costs have significantly increased transportation, distribution,…
Dairy Demand Surges in India’s Smaller Cities
India’s organised dairy industry is witnessing its next phase of growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where consumption patterns are increasingly mirroring those of metro markets. Dairy companies report that order frequencies and spending levels in several categories are now matching, and in some cases exceeding, metro benchmarks, driven by rising incomes, rapid urbanisation and…
Dairy Farmers Sue Over US Checkoff Program
Three Wisconsin dairy farmers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federally administered Dairy Checkoff Program and alleging that mandatory producer fees are being used to support environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives beyond the program’s original purpose of dairy promotion and research. The lawsuit, filed on June 10, 2026, targets the…
Amul to Invest ₹200 Crore in Bihar Dairy Plant
Amul Dairy, operated by the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. (KDCMPUL), is set to establish a modern dairy processing and manufacturing facility in the Fatuha Industrial Area near Patna, marking a major boost for Bihar’s dairy and food processing sector. The project, approved by the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), will involve…
GB Dairy Producer Numbers Continue to Decline
The number of dairy producers in Great Britain continues to fall as farmers face mounting economic and regulatory pressures, according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB estimates that there were 6,850 dairy producers in GB as of April 2026, down from 7,040 producers in April 2025 and 7,010…
NZ Launches $45.85M Responsible Dairy Programme
New Zealand’s dairy sector has received a major boost with the launch of the Responsible Dairy Programme, a seven-year co-investment initiative led by DairyNZ aimed at improving productivity, sustainability and long-term competitiveness. Announced in June 2026, the programme is backed by NZ$45.85 million in funding, including NZ$18.34 million from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Primary…
Nepal Minister Calls for NDDB Restructuring
Nepal’s Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has called for a major restructuring of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), emphasizing the need to transform it into a more effective and results-oriented institution capable of driving growth across the country’s dairy sector. Assuming office as Chairperson of the Board on June 9, 2026,…
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…