Indian Cheesemaker Wins Big in Brazil
Mumbai: Indian artisanal cheesemaker Mausam Narang has gained global recognition after winning top honours at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, where India secured four medals—one Super Gold, two Gold, and one Silver—marking a significant milestone for the country’s emerging artisanal cheese sector. The awards highlight the growing global acceptance of…
ED Arrests Ex-CEO in ₹20.59 Cr Dairy Fraud
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Sunil Tripathi, former CEO of Madhya Pradesh-based Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Ltd (JGFPPL), in connection with a ₹20.59 crore money laundering case linked to alleged adulterated dairy products sold under the “Milk Magic” brand. Tripathi was taken into custody on April 20 and produced before a special Prevention…
Global Cheese & Alternatives Market Trends Evolve
The cheese and cheese alternatives market is undergoing steady transformation, with global cheese sales and volumes projected to grow at a CAGR of 3% and 2% respectively through 2027, driven by rising incomes, westernised diets, and expanding retail and foodservice access in emerging markets. At the same time, innovation in the category is accelerating, with…
Private Dairy Key to India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector is central to nutrition security, yet a large gap persists between milk production and actual nutritional outcomes, raising questions about whether private dairies can bridge this divide. An analysis highlights that despite India being the world’s largest milk producer, millions still suffer from “hidden hunger,” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and…
Goa Hikes Milk Procurement Price, Retail Stable
Panaji: The Goa government has increased the milk procurement price to support local dairy farmers, while keeping retail milk prices unchanged for consumers, reflecting a calibrated approach to balance farmer welfare and consumer affordability. The decision comes amid rising demands from milk producers for better compensation, with the hike aimed at improving farmer incomes without…
Embryo Strategy Drives Shift to Holsteins
A U.S. dairy is rapidly reshaping its herd by using IVF embryo technology to replace Jersey cows with Holsteins, responding to changing market signals that increasingly favour higher milk volume production over component-focused systems. The strategy allows the farm to accelerate genetic transition by implanting Holstein embryos into existing cows, avoiding the slower process of…
Fertility Gains Linked to Higher Milk Output
New research from New Zealand’s dairy sector highlights that improving herd fertility is not just a breeding goal but a critical driver of milk production, farm workload, and overall costs, with findings showing that the timing of conception has a direct impact on long-term farm performance. The study found that cows failing to conceive early…
Mzuzu Dairy Wins Emerging Company Award
Mzuzu Dairy has been recognised as the Company of the Year – Emerging Dairy Company at the Africa Dairy Industry Awards 2026, held on April 17, 2026, alongside the Africa Dairy Innovation Summit, highlighting its rising influence within the continent’s dairy sector. The award places Mzuzu Dairy among a select group of fast-growing dairy enterprises…
‘Milk’ Label Battle Sparks Industry Debate
A growing policy debate around the use of dairy-related terms for plant-based products is highlighting tensions between traditional dairy players and alternative producers, with repeated legislative efforts in the United States—such as the DAIRY PRIDE Act—seeking to restrict words like “milk,” “cheese,” and “yogurt” բացառively to animal-derived products. The dairy industry, which supports over 3…
MP Targets 52 Lakh Kg Daily Milk Procurement
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has set an ambitious target to increase daily milk procurement to 52 lakh kilograms while expanding dairy activities to 26,000 villages, positioning the sector as a key driver of farmer income and rural economic growth, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said during a review meeting of the state cooperative dairy federation….