Country Delight Raises ₹65 Crore from Alteria
Gurugram-based dairy and daily essentials brand Country Delight has raised ₹65 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) from Alteria Capital to support its general corporate activities. The company’s board approved the issuance of 6,500 NCDs with a face value of ₹1 lakh each, according to regulatory filings. Founded by Chakradhar Gade and Nitin…
RTD Dairy Drinks Fuel Global Growth Trends
Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages are emerging as one of the fastest-growing opportunities for the global dairy industry, driven by rising consumer demand for protein, convenience, gut health and premium nutrition products. According to DairyReporter, the global RTD beverage market is projected to approach nearly $1.5 trillion by the mid-2030s, representing around 67% growth from 2026 levels….
mooMark, Akiba Farm Partner for Dairy Innovation
mooMark Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stellapps Technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Akiba Farm Holdings to develop premium gelato products and strengthen dairy innovation collaboration between India and Japan. The partnership combines mooMark’s technology-driven and fully traceable dairy supply chain network, spanning more than 42,000 villages across 17…
Amul Dairy Hikes Milk Procurement Rates
Amul Dairy has announced an increase in milk procurement prices for cooperative member milk producers effective June 1, 2026, citing rising input and operational costs in the dairy sector. The procurement price for buffalo milk has been increased by ₹10 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹865 to ₹875 per kg fat. With the…
Philippines Targets 22.4% Jump in Milk Output
The Philippines’ National Dairy Authority (NDA) has expressed strong optimism that the country’s dairy production will increase by 22.4% in 2026, supported by expanded government funding, imported dairy cattle, and rising demand for locally produced milk. NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said the country is targeting milk production of 53 million litres in 2026, up…
EU Milk Prices Drop as Global Supply Rises
Average milk prices across the European Union declined by 2.5% in March 2026 as rising global milk production continued to pressure dairy markets. According to European Dairy Farmers (EDF), average EU milk prices fell to €40.48 per 100 kg in March, down €1.02 from February and more than 19% lower compared to the same period…
New Tech Enhances Accuracy of Milk Safety Testing
Researchers and dairy technology experts are highlighting the growing role of advanced analytical technologies in improving milk safety, quality control and adulteration detection across the dairy industry. According to a report published by AZoM, modern testing methods such as spectroscopy, chromatography, biosensors and rapid microbial detection systems are helping dairy processors identify contaminants, adulterants and…
Milma Hikes Milk Prices by ₹4 Per Litre
Milma has announced a ₹4 per litre increase in milk prices across Kerala, with the revised rates set to take effect from June 1, 2026. The decision was approved during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, amid rising production, procurement and distribution…
KMF Says Only 0.2% Milk Samples Adulterated
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has stated that only nearly 0.2% of milk samples collected across Karnataka were found to be adulterated, amid growing concerns over milk quality and viral social media claims. According to data shared by the state government, 15,15,575 milk samples were tested across 19 dairy unions during a one-year period, out…
Teagasc Leads Climate-Smart Dairy Push in Eritrea
Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is leading the Climate Smart Agriculture Research and Innovation Support for Dairy Value Chains in Eritrea (CSARIDE) project aimed at transforming Eritrea’s dairy sector through climate-smart and sustainable farming practices. The EU-funded initiative, launched in 2020 with a budget of about €4 million and a duration of…