TN Dairy Farmers Face Losses as Prices Lag Costs
Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu are incurring significant losses as milk production costs have risen to around ₹61 per litre, while procurement prices remain far lower across channels, according to farmer bodies. The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Welfare Association highlighted that nearly 30 lakh farmers are engaged in milk production, with pricing gaps severely impacting…
Krishna Milk Union Sets Record Procurement Price
The Krishna Milk Union has announced the highest-ever milk procurement price in Andhra Pradesh, offering a major boost to dairy farmers amid rising input costs. With the inclusion of bonuses effective from April 1, 2026, farmers are set to receive ₹935 per kg of fat, marking a record payout in the state’s dairy sector. The…
Amcor Reinvents Dairy Packaging with UniPak
Global packaging leader Amcor has introduced a redesigned UniPak solution for the dairy sector, focusing on lightweighting, sustainability, and operational efficiency. The upgraded 1 kg UniPak container and lid have a combined weight of 31.6g, making it more material-efficient than previous versions while maintaining strength, durability, and line compatibility. The innovation is expected to deliver…
Nova to Invest ₹300 Mn in Malanpur Expansion
Sterling Agro Industries Limited, which markets dairy products under the Nova brand, is set to invest ₹300 million (around ₹25–30 crore) to expand the capacity of its Malanpur (Madhya Pradesh) dairy plant as part of a broader consolidation strategy. The company plans to streamline operations by shutting down its underutilised Kasganj (Uttar Pradesh) facility and…
Top Dairy Giants Shape $1.5T Global Market
The global dairy industry is being reshaped by its top players as the market races toward a $1.5 trillion valuation, driven by consolidation, premiumisation, and protein-led innovation, according to . Leading companies are scaling aggressively through mergers and acquisitions while aligning portfolios with high-growth segments like functional nutrition and value-added dairy. Among the dominant players…
Rajahmundry: A Tragedy Waiting to Repeat — An Early Warning
The earlier editorial “Bitter Milk” by The Hindu rightly called for stronger accountability in food safety governance. But the situation in Rajahmundry has now escalated far beyond a routine safety lapse. Read our blog here :Rajahmundry Milk Incident: Accident or Adulteration? With reported deaths rising sharply, this is no longer an isolated incident. It is…
From Climate Conversations to Dairy Reality: The Shift from Pilots to Scale
The conversation on climate resilience in India’s dairy sector is no longer about intent—it is about execution. This was the underlying tone of the recent industry dialogue convened by the Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund, on March 30th,2026 at Le Meridan New Delhi., where policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners came…
Birla Pushes Dairy Cooperatives in Kota-Bundi
Om Birla has called for a major expansion of dairy cooperatives to accelerate integrated dairy development in Rajasthan’s Kota-Bundi region, while chairing a high-level review meeting at Parliament House on March 27, 2026. The meeting, attended by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh and senior officials, focused on strengthening the dairy ecosystem through cooperative expansion, improved…
When Fertiliser Disrupts the Milk Curve: Between Assurances and Emerging Reality
India’s next milk price shock has already begun. And it is not in dairy—it is in fertiliser. A recent report by Mongabay India, authored by Kundan Pandey, flags a structural vulnerability that India has long carried but is now being stress-tested under geopolitical pressure. The ongoing tensions in West Asia, particularly around critical energy routes…
Organic Milk Hits 43% Share in Switzerland
Organic milk is rapidly strengthening its position in Switzerland, with 43% of all milk sold in retail now coming from organic production, according to January 2026 data from the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). This means nearly every second litre of milk sold is organic, marking a significant year-on-year increase. The trend is supported by…