Arla Warns of Falling Dairy Prices as Supply Surges
European dairy giant Arla Foods has signalled a downward trajectory for global dairy prices in the coming quarters, warning that an ongoing surge in milk supply from major producing regions could outpace current demand and exert downward pressure on commodity values. The company’s latest forecasting commentary reflects tightening dynamics in key segments such as skim…
Milk Prices Jump to ₹90/L Ahead of Ramzan, Straining Budgets
Fresh milk prices in parts of Bhiwandi and surrounding Mumbai fringe markets have climbed sharply to around ₹90 per litre just before the start of Ramzan, raising concerns among consumers and households about rising dairy costs. Dealers and retailers attributed the surge to seasonal demand pressures, higher procurement costs and constrained local supplies during the…
TTD Chairman: KMF Supplied 62% of Ghee, Allegations False
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has officially dismissed claims of preferential treatment to Indapur Dairy in supplying ghee for prasadam, clarifying that Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) supplied a majority — 62 % of the temple’s total ghee requirement — under routine procurement. TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu described allegations directed at Indapur Dairy as “completely false…
Mohan Yadav Budget Gives a Strategic Push to Dairy Products Market
The Madhya Pradesh government’s third consecutive budget — a historic ₹4.38 lakh crore outlay framed as the state’s first rolling budget — has placed dairy and allied sectors firmly on the development map with targeted schemes and fiscal allocations aimed at strengthening market demand and rural incomes. The budget, presented on 18 February 2026, includes…
Consumer Companies, Including Dairy Players, Gear Up for Summer With Caution
As India enters the summer season, leading consumer goods companies — particularly those with dairy-linked products and chilled portfolios — are preparing for a surge in demand, while also exercising strategic caution amid inflationary pressures, supply chain uncertainties and evolving consumption patterns. (The Financial Express) Industry executives note that summer months have historically driven higher…
Mysuru Dairy Women Farmers Fight for Fair Pricing & Value Share
In a compelling grassroots movement emerging from Mysuru, Karnataka, a collective of women dairy farmers has stepped forward to demand fair milk pricing and equitable value share in the dairy value chain. Spurred by rising input costs and stagnant farmgate prices, these women — traditionally unpaid or marginally compensated contributors to dairy families — are…
Govt Firm on India–US Trade Pact: Farmers & Dairy Fully Protected
In a decisive clarification amid ongoing discussions on the India–US Trade Agreement, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphatically rejected speculation that agricultural and dairy products would be opened up to US imports. Speaking from Jaipur, the minister reiterated that under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s directives, farmers’ interests remain paramount and there will…
Britannia To Scale E-Commerce, Eyes Regional Rivals with Startup Mindset
Packaged food major Britannia Industries Ltd is intensifying its focus on e-commerce and direct-to-consumer channels to combat rising competition from nimble regional players and digitally native brands. The company’s leadership says it will adopt a “startup mentality” — embracing agility, experimentation and faster product launches — to accelerate growth in online and modern retail segments…
GLP-1 Dairy Innovation Emerges in Functional Nutrition Trend
The global dairy and ingredients industry is witnessing a new wave of product innovation focused on GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) — a hormone linked to appetite regulation, metabolic health and satiety — as manufacturers explore dairy-derived proteins and peptides that can support wellness benefits beyond traditional nutrition. This trend, highlighted in a recent Food Ingredients First…
GDT 398: Dairy Prices Extend Rally as Global Demand Strengthens
Event 398 of the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) — held on 17 February 2026 — delivered another positive result for international dairy commodity markets, marking the second consecutive price increase after a prolonged downturn that lasted through much of 2025. The overall GDT Price Index rose by 3.6 %, lifting the average winning price to…