Parsi Dairy Farm Reopens After FDA Clearance
Mumbai’s iconic 110-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm has resumed operations after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) restored its food business licence, nearly two weeks after suspending it over food safety and hygiene violations. The licence was reinstated after a follow-up inspection confirmed that the dairy had implemented the corrective measures prescribed by the FDA….
Sid’s Farm Raises ₹81 Crore to Accelerate Growth
Hyderabad-based premium dairy and food brand Sid’s Farm has raised over ₹81 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Omnivore, NSFO, Dodla Dairy, Next Bharat Ventures and LIO, along with a consortium of other investors. The company will use the fresh capital to strengthen its supply chain, expand manufacturing and distribution capabilities, invest…
Kerala Orders Probe into Milma Ghee Deal
The Kerala government has ordered a departmental investigation into alleged irregularities at Milma, including the supply of ghee to the Sabarimala temple, expanding scrutiny beyond the vigilance inquiry already underway. Announcing the decision, Dairy Development Minister Bindu Krishna said a broader departmental probe is necessary to determine the full extent of the alleged corruption within…
Hershey Bets on India’s Top 6 Cities
Hershey India is reshaping its growth strategy by withdrawing from general trade in non-metro markets and concentrating its investments on India’s top six metropolitan cities, marking a significant shift from the broader FMCG industry’s continued expansion into smaller towns. The company will prioritise premium urban consumers through modern trade, quick commerce, e-commerce and general trade…
Haryana Announces Major Push for Dairy Expansion
The Haryana Government has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen the State’s dairy sector, with Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini announcing new incentives, infrastructure projects and cooperative reforms aimed at boosting milk production, empowering women dairy farmers and expanding the VITA brand. Chairing a review meeting of cooperative federations, the Chief Minister said the…
Tiruchi Aavin Milk Procurement Under Pressure
Tiruchi Aavin is witnessing a decline in milk procurement as an increasing number of dairy farmers shift their supplies to private dairies offering higher procurement prices. According to officials, the cooperative’s average daily milk procurement has fallen by around 15,000 litres, from nearly 2 lakh litres per day to about 1.85 lakh litres, affecting the…
Government Strengthens Dairy Infrastructure Nationwide
The Government of India has announced a series of measures to strengthen dairy infrastructure, livestock development and milk supply across the country, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing farmer incomes and ensuring long-term dairy sector growth. The initiatives focus on expanding dairy processing capacity, improving milk procurement and cold-chain infrastructure, promoting scientific livestock management, and supporting…
Maharashtra Milk Collection Drops After FDA Crackdown
Maharashtra’s average daily milk procurement has declined by 7.51 lakh litres within a month following the state’s intensified crackdown on milk adulteration, highlighting the scale of illegal synthetic milk entering the dairy supply chain. According to the Dairy Development Department, average daily milk collection fell from 17.923 million litres in May 2026 to 17.172 million…
India Retains Global Lead in Milk Production
India has reaffirmed its position as the world’s largest milk producer, with milk output continuing to rise despite global supply challenges, reinforcing the country’s leadership in the global dairy sector. According to industry estimates, India’s milk production growth remains supported by expanding herd productivity, rising domestic demand and continued investment in the dairy value chain….
Dodla Dairy to raise milk prices, retains 15% growth outlook
Dodla Dairy to raise milk prices as procurement costs stay high; sees 15% value growth despite Q1 margin pressure Dodla Dairy Ltd will raise milk prices over the next two months after elevated procurement costs and higher packaging expenses squeezed profitability in the June quarter, even as the company posted a healthy 19% year-on-year growth…