Rajahmundry Milk Crisis: 4 Dead, Dozens Hospitalised
The death toll in a suspected milk contamination and anuria (absence of urine) incident in Rajahmundry has risen to four, triggering an intensive investigation into whether adulterated milk supplied by a local vendor caused acute kidney complications among residents. The fatalities — all adults aged between 58 and 76 — were reported over the past…
Rajasthan Minister Links Cow Milk to Intelligence
Rajasthan’s Education Minister Madan Dilawar stirred controversy after claiming that drinking milk from indigenous cows makes children “active and intelligent,” while those who drink buffalo milk become “sluggish” — a remark that has drawn criticism for lacking scientific basis and potentially spreading misinformation. At a Go-Samvardhan and Gocharan event in Ramganj Mandi (Kota district) on…
Aavin Salem Plant Marks 40 Years with 10 Milkshake Variants
The Aavin dairy unit in Salem is celebrating four decades of operation by anchoring the cooperative federation’s milkshake programme with 10 diverse flavors that have become hugely popular across Tamil Nadu and beyond. The initiative reflects Aavin’s focus on value-added dairy products, strengthened distribution and local consumer engagement over the past 40 years. The Salem…
a2 Milk to Launch Pediatric Supplements in China
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company is gearing up to expand beyond infant formula in China with a Q3 2026 launch of four pediatric nutritional supplements under its a2 Zhi Yi brand, aiming at immunity, anti-allergy, gut health and brain-eye benefits in children. The company made the announcement alongside its first-half FY26 financial results, reporting…
Russia Dumps Milk Amid Dairy Overproduction Crisis
Massive disposal of unsold milk and surging retail prices spotlight supply–demand imbalances in Russia’s dairy sector. Russia’s dairy sector is facing an acute overproduction crisis, with authorities reportedly dumping 73,500 tonnes of unsold milk produced in 2025 as domestic demand weakens and inventory accumulates, a stark signal of structural imbalance in one of Eastern Europe’s largest dairy markets….
Delhi HC Shields Dairy Firm from Tirupati Laddu Allegations
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Heritage Foods Limited, a Hyderabad-based dairy company, in a defamation case over media reports that linked the firm to the high-profile Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu ghee adulteration controversy. The court’s order halts publication and mandates removal or takedown of the impugned reports and identical content…
Labelling Errors Hamper Indian Dairy Exports
India’s dairy exports — despite rising from roughly US $170 million in 2009-10 to over US $720 million in 2024-25 — face recurrent export rejections and compliance setbacks linked less to product safety and more to labelling and documentation failures, according to researchers highlighting a regulatory blind spot in the dairy trade. Data from United…
Millions of Cows Fed Brewery Waste, Raising Dairy Alarm
India’s booming milk production is increasingly supported by the use of unregulated brewery waste—primarily spent grains and by-products from beer production—as cheap cattle feed on dairy farms nationwide. While this practice helps boost milk volumes, veterinarians, dairy scientists and farmers warn it may be compromising milk quality and herd health. Industry observers say that rising…
Belarus Lifts Skimmed Milk Powder Export Prices
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the Republic of Belarus has issued a new pricing directive that raises minimum export prices for skimmed milk powder (SMP) destined for several neighbouring markets, in a bid to support domestic dairy producers and stabilise trade. The resolution, published on the National Legal Internet Portal, takes effect from…
Australian Farmers Cautious as EU Trade Deal Nears
Australia’s agricultural community is on edge as a free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) nears finalisation after years of stalled negotiations. The pact — expected to be signed within weeks — could reshape market access, but farmers worry about increased imports and competition from Europe’s large-scale producers. Negotiators from Australia and the EU…