Toxic Milk Additives Raise Public Health Concerns
Fresh investigations in Nepal have raised serious concerns about milk adulteration and food safety after authorities uncovered the use of harmful additives and counterfeit ingredients in milk supplied to consumers. Recent inspections by the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) found instances of artificial milk production, chemical adulteration and widespread quality violations across…
Smaller Cities Fuel India’s Dairy Growth Story
India’s dairy consumption boom is no longer being driven solely by metropolitan markets, as Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities emerge as the next major growth engines for organized dairy companies. Rising incomes, rapid urbanization, improving cold-chain infrastructure and growing consumer preference for branded, quality-assured dairy products are transforming consumption patterns in smaller cities across the country….
Verka Launches Milk Van to Reduce Plastic Waste
In a move aimed at promoting sustainable dairy consumption and reducing plastic waste, Verka has partnered with Punjab Pollution Control Board to launch a milk vending van in Mohali. The initiative enables consumers to purchase fresh milk using their own reusable containers, helping reduce dependence on single-use plastic milk pouches. The milk vending van was…
FAO Says Global Food Prices Stable in May
Global food prices remained largely stable in May 2026, with the FAO Food Price Index (FPI) averaging 130.8 points, down just 0.2 points (0.2%) from the revised April level, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Despite the slight monthly decline, the index remained 2.9% higher than a year ago and continued to hover…
New Tech Could Cut Global Milk Waste by 70 Million Tonnes
A breakthrough dairy technology developed in Canberra, Australia, could help prevent more than 70 million tonnes of milk waste annually, addressing one of the dairy industry’s biggest hidden challenges. Developed by PPB Technology, the innovation uses advanced biosensors to rapidly measure contaminants and enzyme activity in raw milk, allowing dairy processors to identify quality issues…
Mother Dairy Launches India’s First Degradable Milk Pouch
In a significant sustainability milestone for the Indian dairy industry, Mother Dairy has launched India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch, introducing an innovative packaging solution designed to reduce plastic pollution without impacting milk quality or consumer convenience. The new pouch, unveiled ahead of World Environment Day (June 5, 2026), will initially be used for Mother…
Amul Eyes Major Expansion in West Bengal
Dairy giant Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) is set to significantly strengthen its presence in West Bengal, with senior company officials meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mr. Suvendu Adhikari to discuss expansion plans in the state. The discussions come as Amul advances plans to establish its first fully owned dairy processing facility in West…
India’s Milk Output Seen Rising 6% in FY27
India’s milk production is projected to grow by 6% to around 263 million tonnes in FY27, despite concerns over an emerging El Niño and forecasts of a sub-normal monsoon, according to dairy industry experts. The country’s annual milk production reached 248 million tonnes in FY26, and the expected growth is being driven by an expanding…
Karnataka HC Clears Nandini’s Telangana Expansion
In a significant boost for interstate dairy marketing, the Karnataka High Court has cleared the way for Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) flagship dairy brand Nandini to expand its operations into districts of Telangana. The court dismissed legal objections challenging the sale and distribution of Nandini dairy products in the neighbouring state, paving the way for…
Goa Dairy Feed Hike Sparks Resignation Threat
A major controversy has erupted in Goa’s dairy sector after directors of the Farmers Producers Organisation (FPO) threatened to resign en masse over a recent cattle feed price hike implemented through Goa Dairy in coordination with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The FPO directors warned that if the increase is not withdrawn immediately, all…