Why India’s Dairy Needs a National Fodder Grid ?
Recently, I moderated the Farmer’s session at 52nd DIC. While deliberating on pathways for Kerala to move towards milk self-reliance, K S Mani, Chairman of Milma, articulated a compelling thought: just as the National Power Grid allows surplus electricity to flow to deficit states, India needs a National Fodder Grid so that fodder surplus regions…
An unexpected link between cheese and dementia-Study
Higher intake of full-fat cheese and cream was linked to a lower dementia risk in a large Swedish study, though only in certain groups. Experts say the results likely reflect overall diet and lifestyle, not a magic effect of dairy. Credit: Shutterstock A major long-term study from Sweden found that middle-aged and older adults who ate…
Heritage Foods Refutes Ghee Supply Claims, Threatens Defamation Action
Heritage Foods Ltd has strongly denied claims linking its dairy products to alleged sub-standard ghee supplied for use at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple (TTD), calling the assertions “baseless and defamatory.” The company said in a public statement that it has no contractual association with the Tirumala temple’s ghee procurement and warned that it will initiate…
UK dairy farmers could face import pressure from India
Dairy farmers could face increased import competition under the UK’s new trade deal with India, MPs have warned during a debate in parliament. Concerns were raised that the agreement could open the British dairy market to Indian products without delivering meaningful new export opportunities for UK cheeses and other dairy goods in return. The debate…
Unilever Ice Cream Sees Turnaround in India; Focus on Growth
Unilever’s ice cream business in India — anchored by the Heartbrand portfolio including Cornetto, Magnum and Kwality Walls — is reporting a notable turnaround after a challenging period marked by pandemic-era disruptions and competitive pressure. The unit’s CEO said the business has regained momentum through expanded distribution, category innovation and strengthened operational execution, contributing to…
Indian Dairy Sector Faces Crisis of Trust Amid Trade, Feed & Quality Fears
India’s dairy sector has become the unexpected centre of a heated public debate, driven by concerns over a newly announced India-US interim trade framework, social media narratives about dairy feed imports, and a separate credibility challenge involving Amul product quality claims. The flashpoint for the controversy was the decision to permit limited imports of DDGS…
India to host World Dairy Summit 2027 in Mumbai
In a significant move for the global dairy sector, India is set to host the prestigious IDF World Dairy Summit (WDS) 2027. An agreement to this effect was formally exchanged on Thursday between Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and Laurence Rycken, Director General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF)….
China Sets New Dairy Tariffs on EU Imports After Probe
China will impose anti-subsidy duties ranging from 7.4 % to 11.7 % on certain dairy products imported from the European Union, effective 13 February 2026, the country’s Ministry of Commerce announced following the conclusion of an 18-month investigation into alleged subsidies on EU dairy exports. The tariffs, which will remain in force for five years,…
CII & EDF Launch Resilient Dairy Alliance for Climate Action
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) have launched the Resilient Dairy Alliance, a first-of-its-kind partnership aimed at strengthening climate resilience in India’s dairy sector and promoting sustainable production practices across the value chain. The alliance brings together key stakeholders from industry, civil society, and science to address emerging climate…
YSRCP Slams Indapur Dairy Over TTD Ghee Supply
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has accused Indapur Dairy of supplying sub-standard ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) for use in the preparation of sacred prasadam, alleging quality lapses that contravene devotees’ expectations of purity in offerings. The criticism was voiced by party leaders in Andhra Pradesh, who claimed that the ghee supplied while…