Britannia Bets Big on Dairy and Croissants
Food major Britannia Industries is accelerating its diversification strategy beyond biscuits by expanding into high-growth segments such as dairy, croissants, cakes, wafers and rusk, as it aims to become a broader foods company. These “adjacent categories” currently contribute about 25% of the company’s total revenue, but the management is targeting around 50% share in the…
Uttarakhand Milk Production Rises 3%
Milk production in Uttarakhand has increased by 3.1%, reaching 1,957.2 thousand tonnes in FY 2025-26, up from 1,897.8 thousand tonnes in FY 2024-25, according to Dairy Development Minister Saurabh Bahuguna. Speaking in the state Assembly while responding to a question from BJP MLA Brij Bhushan Gairola, the minister said the state’s per capita daily milk…
When the World Feels Uncertain, Milk Still Brings Trust
Trust: The Next White Revolution The world today is passing through uncertain times. Wars are disrupting global trade routes, commodity markets are behaving unpredictably and regulators everywhere are tightening their grip on food systems. In such times, it is natural for industries to feel the pressure. The dairy sector in India is no exception. In…
Punjab Woos Investors for Dairy & Animal Nutrition Hub
Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian has invited global investors to explore opportunities in the state’s dairy and animal nutrition sectors at the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026, highlighting the government’s vision to position Punjab as a global hub for cattle feed, animal nutrition and dairy processing. Addressing industry leaders…
Gas Crunch Slows Milk Pouch Production
An ongoing LPG supply crunch has begun to affect milk packaging and distribution in Mumbai, with dairies warning that shortages of gas and packaging materials could disrupt supply if the situation continues. Dairy operators say that pasteurisation requires a continuous supply of fuel such as LPG or piped gas, and the crisis has also…
Nandini Seeks Probe into ₹1 Milk Sale Online
The Bangalore Urban, Rural and Ramanagara District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Societies’ Union Ltd (BAMUL), which markets the Nandini dairy brand under the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has urged the Government of India and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to investigate deep discounting of milk on quick-commerce platforms. In a March 14 representation to…
FSSAI Licences Get Perpetual Validity
India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has announced a major reform granting perpetual validity to food licences and registration certificates, eliminating the need for periodic renewals for food business operators. The move, approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is aimed at improving ease of doing business…
Global Dairy Commodity Prices Show Signs of Rally
Global dairy commodity prices have shown a rally in the first quarter of 2026, particularly for products originating from Australia and New Zealand, according to a new Q1 Global Dairy Quarterly report by Rabobank. The report notes that overall dairy prices have begun to recover in recent months, supported by strong consecutive increases at Global…
Dairy Sector a ‘Safety Net’ for Farmers: NABARD
The Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shaji K V, has highlighted the crucial role of India’s dairy industry in protecting rural livelihoods, describing it as a “safety net for farmers” during periods of crop failure or income instability. Speaking at an agri-business event, he said the dairy sector provides regular cash…
Bihar Dairy Officer Arrested in ₹30,000 Bribery Case
A field officer of the district dairy development department in Bihar was arrested by the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹30,000 in West Champaran district. The accused, Anurag Abhishek, was posted at the department’s office in Banu Chapar, Hajma Tola under Bettiah, and was caught red-handed on Friday by a…