Milky Mist Commissions ₹40-Cr Yogurt Plant
Milky Mist Dairy Food has commissioned a new Skyr and Greek yoghurt manufacturing facility at its integrated plant in Perundurai, Tamil Nadu, with an investment of around ₹40 crore, expanding its premium and high-protein dairy portfolio. The facility strengthens the company’s manufacturing capabilities in yoghurt while adding products aimed at the growing demand for differentiated,…
1,550 Dairy Packets Destroyed at Jaipur Dark Store
Food safety officials destroyed around 1,550 packets of dairy products, 100 kg of damaged food items and 7 kg of expired products during an inspection of a Zepto dark store in Jagatpura, Jaipur, on September 10. The action was carried out under Rajasthan’s “Shuddh Aahar, Milawat Par Waar” campaign, after officials found shortcomings in storage…
Scientists Turn Salty Whey into Bioethanol
Take Root Bio and Heriot-Watt University have successfully converted salty whey, a high-volume by-product of cheese production, into bioethanol, opening a potential new value stream for one of the dairy industry’s more difficult waste materials. Supported by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), the project uses the sugars in salty whey as feedstock for a…
Katraj Dairy Raises Milk Procurement Price
Katraj Milk Union has increased its milk procurement price by ₹1 per litre for both cow and buffalo milk, providing some relief to dairy farmers amid rising milk-production costs. The move is significant for the Pune dairy supply chain, where farmer remuneration remains closely linked to procurement volumes and organised dairy collection. The higher procurement…
Milky Mist Eyes ₹73,000-Cr Paneer Opportunity
India’s paneer market was valued at around ₹73,140 crore in 2025, according to IMARC, but only an estimated 5–7% is organised and branded, leaving significant room for companies such as Milky Mist to gain share as consumers increasingly prioritise quality, hygiene and consistency. Regulatory action against analogue paneer could accelerate this formalisation: Maharashtra’s FDA tested…
Paras Dairy, KIS Group Plan 10 BioCNG Plants
Paras Dairy and Bengaluru-based KIS Group have signed an MoU to form a joint venture and establish 10 BioCNG (compressed biogas) plants across India, with an estimated investment of ₹1,000 crore. The plants are planned across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states, marking a significant move to link the dairy sector with clean-energy…
Indian Dairy Machinery Firms Eye Russian Market
Indian dairy equipment, processing, packaging and automation companies are set to gain a structured route into the Russian market following an MoU between ITE Group and NDDB Dairy Services signed at the ITE India Roadshow in Ahmedabad. The partnership will connect Indian suppliers with Russian dairy processors and buyers, with a joint webinar and participation…
US Bans Some Canadian Dairy Imports
The United States will ban imports of certain Canadian dairy products from September 29, 2026, escalating the ongoing US–Canada trade war. The move follows Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion of US goods, after Washington imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian cars and raw materials. The dairy measures are particularly significant because the US…
NDRI Develops Technology to Extend Paneer Shelf Life
Scientists at ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, have developed a patented technology that can extend paneer’s shelf life from the current 8–10 days to around 20–21 days, while retaining its taste, texture and overall quality. The technology uses an Antimicrobial Coagulant Formulation (AMCF) designed to improve the storage stability and microbial quality of paneer….
Vijaya Dairy Chairman’s Resignation Approved
The board of Vijaya Dairy has approved the resignation of its chairman Anjaneyulu, following a board meeting held on Tuesday. The board did not appoint a temporary chairman and instead decided to convene another meeting to determine the next course of action. The development comes at an important time for Vijaya Dairy, one of Andhra…