Heat Stress Found to Cut Milk Quality and Yield
New research from Cornell University has revealed that heat stress affects dairy farmers more severely than previously understood by reducing not only milk production but also the fat and protein content of milk. Analyzing data from approximately 6.5 million cows and around 120 million milk production records across the United States between 2007 and 2016,…
Swiss-Led Group to Invest $100M in Vietnam Dairy Plant
A Swiss-led investor consortium headed by Swiss Asia Partner SA has announced plans to invest approximately US$100 million in the Be Milk dairy manufacturing plant in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, marking a significant boost to the country’s dairy processing sector. The project will be developed in two phases through a partnership and franchise agreement with…
Fake Milk Industry Evolves as Counterfeit Dairy Surges
India’s dairy sector is facing a growing challenge from counterfeit and adulterated products as fraudsters increasingly target high-volume dairy categories such as milk, ghee, khoya, paneer, and cheese. According to the ASPA-CRISIL State of Counterfeiting in India report, reported counterfeiting incidents across India increased 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared with 2018, with…
Danone Acquires MADE Group in Protein Growth Push
French dairy and nutrition giant Danone has agreed to acquire Australian food and beverage company MADE Group as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the fast-growing high-protein nutrition market across the Asia-Pacific region. MADE Group, known for brands including Cocobella coconut water, yogurts, and Rokeby protein smoothies, generated more than €300 million…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Cheap Milk Entering Bengaluru
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified action against the supply of low-cost milk entering Bengaluru through informal and potentially non-compliant channels, amid concerns over food safety and quality standards. Authorities have launched inspections and enforcement measures targeting milk being transported into the city at unusually low prices, raising suspicions about…
Heat Stress Threatens Dairy Milk Quality and Farmer Returns
New research from Cornell University has revealed that heat stress affects not only the quantity of milk produced by dairy cows but also its nutritional quality, potentially doubling the economic impact on dairy farmers. An analysis of data from approximately 6.5 million dairy cows across 43 U.S. states between 2007 and 2016 found that rising…
Karnataka HC Backs Probe Into Doctor’s Viral Food Reel
The Karnataka High Court has permitted an investigation into a doctor who posted a viral social media reel alleging the presence of harmful substances in food products, observing that public communication by professionals must be responsible and supported by evidence. During the hearing, the Court remarked that individuals cannot “generate panic like this” through social…
FMCG Giants Turn to D2C Brands for Future Growth
India’s leading FMCG companies are increasingly acquiring direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands as they look to capture emerging consumer trends, accelerate innovation, and strengthen their presence in premium and niche categories. Industry experts note that traditional FMCG players are using acquisitions to gain access to digital-first consumer insights, health and wellness segments, premium nutrition products, beauty and…
Weak Monsoon Start Raises Kharif Crop Concerns
India’s 2026 southwest monsoon has begun on a weak footing, raising concerns over the outlook for the upcoming kharif cropping season and its potential impact on agricultural production, rural incomes, and food inflation. According to a report by 360 ONE Capital Research, cumulative rainfall as of June 17 stood at 46.2 mm against the normal…
Madhur Dairy Expands Capacity with ₹128 Crore Plant
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Madhur Dairy’s new automated milk processing and packaging plant (Unit-2) at Dashela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a major boost for India’s cooperative dairy sector. Built across 15 acres at a cost of ₹128 crore, the facility currently processes 2.5 lakh litres of milk per day and is designed…