FTAs Can Unlock India’s Dairy Export Potential
India, the world’s largest milk producer, has the opportunity to transform itself into a leading global dairy exporter by using Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) not only as a tool for protecting domestic farmers but also for improving international competitiveness, according to industry experts. While India’s dairy sector has traditionally remained outside the scope of most…
Yili Calls for New Global Dairy Ecosystem
China’s Yili Group, Asia’s largest dairy company, has called for the creation of a new global dairy ecosystem centred on innovation, digital intelligence and sustainability, urging greater international collaboration to shape the future of the dairy industry. Speaking at the World Dairy Conference, Yili Chairman and President Pan Gang said that “prosperity is not a…
US Dairy Rides Protein Craze to New Growth
The US dairy industry is witnessing strong growth as surging consumer demand for protein transforms whey from a low-value byproduct into one of the sector’s most profitable products. The trend, driven by health-conscious consumers, fitness enthusiasts and the widespread use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, has significantly increased demand for whey protein, creating new revenue opportunities…
NDDB Trains African Scientists in Dairy Biotechnology
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is conducting a three-week international training programme on Ovum Pick-Up (OPU), In Vitro Embryo Production (IVEP) and Embryo Transfer (ET) technologies for scientists from Botswana and Burundi, reinforcing India’s growing role in global dairy capacity building. The programme, running from July 20 to August 2026, is being organised under…
SMC Foods Expands Northern India Presence with Acquisition of 5 LLPD Punjab Dairy Plant
Overall milk processing capacity rises to 19 lakh litres per day; acquisition strengthens presence in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and J&K New Delhi | Dairynews7x7 Bureau SMC Foods Limited, the company behind the Madhusudan dairy brand, has expanded its dairy processing footprint in northern India with the acquisition of the Rana Milk Foods plant at…
Walse Patil Rejects Milk Adulteration Allegations
Former Maharashtra Home Minister and Ambegaon MLA Dilip Walse Patil has strongly denied allegations linking him to the state’s ongoing milk adulteration controversy, declaring that he would quit public life immediately if any involvement is proven. Responding to accusations made by political opponents, Walse Patil challenged them to present credible evidence, stating that he has…
CUTN Develops Low-Cost Rapid Ghee Purity Test
Researchers at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) have developed a rapid, low-cost analytical technique capable of detecting and quantifying multiple adulterants in cow ghee simultaneously, marking a significant breakthrough in dairy quality assurance and food fraud detection. Published in the journal Food Chemistry, the technique combines Angular Sweep Total Fluorescence Spectroscopy (ASTFS) with…
IISc Converts Waste Milk Pouches into Engineering Plastic
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed a breakthrough recycling technology that converts discarded multilayer milk pouches into high-value engineering-grade plastic, offering a sustainable solution to one of India’s most challenging plastic waste streams. Unlike conventional recycling methods that struggle with multilayer packaging, the new process transforms waste milk pouches into…
Hohhot Earns ‘World Dairy Capital’ Title
China’s Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has been officially awarded the title of “World Dairy Capital” by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) during the 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference. The recognition builds on the city’s earlier achievements as “Dairy Capital of China” (2005) and “World Capital of Dairy…
Chhattisgarh Bans Non-Standard Dairy Analog Products
The Chhattisgarh Government has imposed a one-year statewide ban on the manufacture, processing, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of non-standard dairy analog products, including analog paneer, cream and butter, in a major move to strengthen consumer protection and food safety. The order, issued by the Public Health and Family Welfare Department, came into effect immediately…