Dairy Counterfeiting Surges 2.5x in India
Milk and dairy products have emerged as the most targeted category for counterfeiting and adulteration in India’s FMCG sector, with incidents rising 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared to 2018, according to the ASPA-Crisil “State of Counterfeiting in India” report. Most counterfeit activity is concentrated in milk-based products such as milk, ghee, khoya…
LPG Crisis Disrupts Dairy Supply Chain
A deepening LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) crisis triggered by disruptions in global energy supplies due to the ongoing West Asia conflict is severely impacting India’s food and dairy supply chain, forcing eateries to shut or scale down operations while hitting milk demand and processing. The government has prioritised domestic LPG supply, restricting availability for commercial…
SIG Bets on Value-Added Dairy Growth in India
Global packaging solutions provider SIG is strengthening its focus on India’s dairy sector by driving innovation in value-added products and expanding its local manufacturing footprint, as highlighted by Vandana Tandan, Head of Markets – India & Bangladesh, at the 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition (DIC) 2026. The company, which entered India in 2018, has…
KOMUL Milk Prices Hiked From March 18
Milk prices under the Kolar Milk Union Ltd (KOMUL) in Karnataka have been revised upward with effect from March 18, impacting consumers across Bengaluru and surrounding regions. As per the revised structure, KOMUL has increased its milk procurement price from ₹37.85 per litre to ₹39.85 per litre, marking a ₹2 per litre hike. The price…
Global Dairy Prices Surge Despite Supply Glut
The latest Global Dairy Trade Event 400 held on March 17, 2026, has delivered another strong signal to global markets, with dairy prices continuing their upward trajectory despite weak farmgate milk prices and high inventories across major exporting regions. The auction builds on the momentum of the previous event, where the GDT price index had…
UP Dairy Exports Rise Over 10% to ₹489 Cr
Uttar Pradesh has recorded a strong growth in exports of dairy and animal husbandry products, with figures rising by 10.16% between April 2024 and November 2025 compared to the same period a year earlier. According to official data, export earnings increased from ₹444.10 crore (April 2023–November 2024) to ₹489.24 crore (April 2024–November 2025), marking a…
Middle East Tensions Shake Dalal Street Outlook
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are emerging as a major risk factor for India’s financial markets, with investors on Dalal Street increasingly recalibrating their strategies. As one of the world’s largest crude oil importers, India remains highly vulnerable to oil price shocks, which can disrupt inflation outlook,…
Baby Formula Recall in Singapore Over Toxin Risk
Several batches of infant and toddler milk formula, including products from Nestlé, have been recalled in Singapore after authorities detected the presence of cereulide toxin, a bacterial toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting in children. According to the Singapore Food Agency, two additional batches were recently recalled, taking the total number of affected batches…
Britannia Bets Big on Dairy and Croissants
Food major Britannia Industries is accelerating its diversification strategy beyond biscuits by expanding into high-growth segments such as dairy, croissants, cakes, wafers and rusk, as it aims to become a broader foods company. These “adjacent categories” currently contribute about 25% of the company’s total revenue, but the management is targeting around 50% share in the…
When the World Feels Uncertain, Milk Still Brings Trust
Trust: The Next White Revolution The world today is passing through uncertain times. Wars are disrupting global trade routes, commodity markets are behaving unpredictably and regulators everywhere are tightening their grip on food systems. In such times, it is natural for industries to feel the pressure. The dairy sector in India is no exception. In…