India Dairy-Based Chocolate Market Sees Strong Growth Momentum
India’s dairy-based chocolate market, particularly milk chocolate, continues to surge ahead, embracing innovation and broad consumer reach—making it a front-runner in India’s evolving confectionery landscape. The overall India chocolate market, estimated at USD 2.9 billion in 2024, is projected to nearly double to USD 5.5 billion by 2033, growing at a 7.3% CAGR (IMARC Group)….
FSSAI and its new nutrition ratings
by R N Bhaskar FSSAI (the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India — https://fssai.gov.in/ — is also known as the Food Authority. It comes under the ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilisers (https://fssai.gov.in/flipbook.php?bookid=460&doc2=0#book2/). It was established in September 2008 for “laying down science-based standards for articles of food and to regulate their…
मानसून की वर्षा में असमानता से प्रमुख राज्यों में दूध उत्पादन पर खतरा
भारी बारिश और बाढ़ से भारत में डेयरी उत्पादन प्रभावित होगा भारी बारिश और बाढ़ सहित अनिश्चित मानसून पैटर्न आने वाले महीनों में भारत में चारे की उपलब्धता और दूध उत्पादन को प्रभावित कर सकते हैं। डेयरी किसानों को ऐसी चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है जो पूरे क्षेत्र में आपूर्ति और कीमतों को…
Monsoon Rain Disparity Threatens Milk Output in Key States
Heavy Rains, Floods to Impact Dairy Output in India Uncertain monsoon patterns, including heavy rains and floods, are likely to affect fodder availability and milk production in India over the coming months. Dairy farmers face challenges that may influence supply and prices across the sector. The dairy sector in India is entering a crucial phase…
Productivity Gains Mean Little Without Fair Pay to Farmers
As India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, a moment of profound gratitude and collective reflection on the nation’s remarkable journey, few narratives resonate as powerfully as the transformation of its dairy sector. We went from a country with very little milk to becoming the world leader in dairy. This wasn’t just about making more milk;…
Don’t Trade India’s Dairy for a Deal with the U.S
Today I was invited to a panel discussion on the India-US Trade Deal, organised by Bharat Krishak Samaj. The session was opened by Ajay Vir Jakhar, who, referring to the pre-decided title of the program, jokingly asked, “What should we call this program now—India-US No Deal?” The hall erupted in laughter, instantly setting the tone…
Consumer Trust :Ultimate Asset in a Competitive Marketplace
In a rapidly fragmenting consumer landscape, where premium and rural segments outpace mainstream value brands, consumer trust has emerged as the foundational differentiator between fleeting engagement and long-term brand loyalty. In his ET Retail article dated July 21, 2025, Srideep N. Kesavan—CEO of Heritage Foods—argues that trust is not a soft sentiment but a tangible…
When Milk Becomes a Mourning by the death of two toddlers
I feel deeply saddened by the death of two innocent children ( 11 months and 2 years)—lives lost not to disease or fate, but to something as ordinary and trusted as milk. It’s hard to imagine the grief their families must be going through, and even harder to accept that such a tragedy could happen…
In Despair’s Wake: When Dairy Dreams Die Under Bank Pressure
I’ve just learned of a heart breaking suicide by a dairy entrepreneur in Madurai—not the first, but perhaps the most urgent yet. Today, I call upon the entire dairy fraternity to confront a vital question: in the eyes of the system, what truly is the value of a dairy farmer’s or entrepreneur’s life? These individuals…
PETA’s Dog‑Milk Billboard Disrespects India’s Dairy Heritage
PETA India’s provocative billboard campaign—posed in major cities with the tagline “If you wouldn’t drink dogs’ milk, why drink cow’s?” and an image of a child sipping dog milk—has sparked more outrage than debate. While intended to jolt consumers into veganism, the stunt undermines reasoned discourse on animal welfare, ignores India’s rich dairy heritage, and…