Online Dairy Sales Rise as Yogurt and Cottage Cheese Lead
United States, September 18, 2026: E-commerce is becoming an increasingly important growth channel for the U.S. dairy industry, with yogurt, refrigerated yogurt drinks and cottage cheese among the categories driving the strongest gains, according to Circana data presented during its Rising to the Top in Dairy webinar. Circana reported that 113% of dairy dollar-sales growth…
Alternative Proteins Face Investor Reset as Fermentation Gains
The alternative-protein sector has attracted almost $20 billion in global investment, but the category has struggled to meet investor expectations, with taste, texture and affordability continuing to limit mainstream consumer adoption. According to analysis cited by DairyReporter, Bain & Company’s Green Technology Performance Index found that alternative proteins have significantly underperformed expectations established around a…
Pride of Cows Unveils New Brand Identity
Parag Milk Foods has unveiled a new brand identity for its premium dairy brand Pride of Cows, introducing a younger and more contemporary expression while retaining the brand’s existing farm-to-home and single-origin proposition. The refreshed identity is designed to move Pride of Cows beyond conventional dairy communication and strengthen its positioning around nourishment, wellbeing, nature…
FrieslandCampina to Take Control of Ultrajaya in Indonesia
Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in PT Ultrajaya Milk Industry Tbk (ULTJ), creating a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening its position in Indonesia’s dairy and ready-to-drink beverage market. Under the agreement, Frisian Flag Indonesia (FFI) will become part of the Ultrajaya Group. FFI and Ultrajaya will continue to operate as…
Milk Prices May Rise Further During Festive Season
Milk and dairy-product prices could rise further during the upcoming festive season as the industry faces tighter milk availability and higher input costs, according to Heritage Foods CEO Srideep Madhavan Kesavan. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Kesavan indicated that prices of key dairy products, including milk, ghee, paneer and curd, could move higher during the festive period….
Karnataka Milk Producers Seek ₹8/Litre Price Hike
Milk producers in Karnataka have demanded an ₹8 per litre increase in milk prices, citing drought, fodder shortages, rising input costs and declining milk procurement. The demand could lead to higher prices for Nandini milk if it is approved, although no ₹8/litre retail-price increase had been approved at the time of the latest reports. Members…
Assam Plans Dairy Milk Societies to Boost Milk Production
The Assam government plans to establish Dairy Milk Societies across the state as part of efforts to increase milk production and strengthen opportunities for dairy farmers, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Under the proposed initiative, dairy farmers will receive an additional ₹5 per litre of milk supplied. The incentive is intended to encourage higher…
PACS-DCCB Network Seen as Driver of Rural Dairy Growth
Strengthening the linkages between Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs), dairy cooperatives, women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and other rural institutions could create a broader cooperative-based rural economy, according to an analysis published by Hindu Dayashankar. The article presents Karimnagar and Telangana as a potential model for integrating agricultural credit, dairy, livestock,…
El Niño May Raise Karnataka Drought Risk in 2027
Karnataka could face severe drought conditions in 2027 if prevailing El Niño conditions continue beyond February-March next year, according to M.S. Divakara, director of the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). Divakara said prolonged El Niño conditions have contributed to 2026 recording Karnataka’s lowest rainfall in five decades. As of September 16, 30 of…
Farm-Specific Data Refines Milk Carbon Footprint Estimates
A new study from the University of Connecticut has highlighted how farm-specific data can provide a more accurate assessment of the carbon footprint of milk, particularly in developing dairy production systems. Published in the Journal of Dairy Science, the research was conducted by a team led by Elias Uddin, assistant professor of animal science at…