ICMR-NIN Study Flags Milk Safety Risks in Hyderabad
A new study by researchers from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the Royal Veterinary College, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and other institutions has identified significant food safety concerns across Hyderabad’s informal milk supply chain. Conducted in the low-income neighbourhoods of Addagutta and Warasiguda, the…
Big 7 Exporters Shift Focus to Cheese & Whey
The world’s seven largest dairy exporters are increasingly shifting milk into higher-value products such as cheese, whey and specialty dairy ingredients, as global milk supplies recover and demand patterns evolve, according to DairyReporter. While global milk production is expected to grow modestly in 2026, exporters are moving away from lower-margin commodity powders to maximize returns…
U.S. Ice Cream Output Jumps Despite Heat Stress
The U.S. dairy sector is witnessing contrasting market signals as regular hard ice cream production climbed to 69.2 million gallons in May 2026, up 7.1% year-on-year and 4.0% higher than April 2026, driven by strong seasonal demand. However, an intense heat dome across key dairy-producing regions is reducing milk output, tightening cream supplies and adding…
Telangana Seizes ₹9.22 Lakh Cream Stock
The Telangana Food Safety Department has seized 3,800 kg of cream worth ₹9.22 lakh and suspended the food business licences of M/s Saraswathi Dairy Products India Pvt. Ltd. and Divya Enterprises following inspections carried out on July 7 and 8 in Sangareddy district. Officials uncovered multiple food safety violations, including misbranding of products such as…
Tamil Nadu Faces Fresh Milk Supply Crunch
Tamil Nadu is staring at a potential milk shortage as private dairy companies prepare to increase the retail prices of milk and curd by ₹4 per litre from July 9, marking their second price revision in 2026. According to the Tamil Nadu Milk Agents and Workers Welfare Association, disruptions in milk production across Tamil Nadu,…
Mother Dairy Eyes Revenue Doubling in 4 Years
Mother Dairy is targeting to double its revenue over the next three to four years from its current turnover of ₹20,300 crore, with growth driven by new manufacturing facilities, value-added products (VAP), and quick commerce, according to Managing Director Jayatheertha Chary. The company is expanding its processing footprint with upcoming plants in Nagpur, Bihar, Punjab,…
Rajasthan HC Orders Dairy Quality Inspections
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to conduct inspections of major dairy cooperatives, including Saras (RCDF), Amul, Lotus and Mother Dairy, to examine the measures they have adopted to prevent the sale of synthetic milk and other adulterated dairy products. The direction was issued by a Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice…
Doodhvale Farms Raises $1M for Growth
Delhi-based D2C dairy and daily essentials brand Doodhvale Farms has secured an additional USD 1 million in funding from its existing lead investor, Atomic Capital Fund I, strengthening its growth plans. The fresh capital will be used to expand into new markets, deepen penetration in existing channels, accelerate product innovation, and invest in artificial intelligence-driven…
Global Dairy Trade Reaches New Milestone
Global dairy trade is becoming more competitive as export leadership gradually shifts, according to Rabobank’s latest World Dairy Map 2026. Between 2017 and 2025, global dairy trade expanded 11%, rising from 91.1 billion kg to 101.2 billion kg in liquid milk equivalents (LME), averaging 2% annual growth despite disruptions such as New Zealand’s nearly 4%…
Arun Icecreams Founder Built ₹20,000 Crore Dairy Empire
Starting with just ₹65 in hand, school dropout R.G. Chandramogan built one of India’s largest dairy businesses, transforming a small ice cream venture into the Hatsun Agro Product Ltd. empire with a market value of around ₹20,000 crore. Born into a modest family in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, Chandramogan entered the food business after leaving school…