Gas Crunch Slows Milk Pouch Production
An ongoing LPG supply crunch has begun to affect milk packaging and distribution in Mumbai, with dairies warning that shortages of gas and packaging materials could disrupt supply if the situation continues. Dairy operators say that pasteurisation requires a continuous supply of fuel such as LPG or piped gas, and the crisis has also…
Nandini Seeks Probe into ₹1 Milk Sale Online
The Bangalore Urban, Rural and Ramanagara District Co-operative Milk Producers’ Societies’ Union Ltd (BAMUL), which markets the Nandini dairy brand under the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has urged the Government of India and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to investigate deep discounting of milk on quick-commerce platforms. In a March 14 representation to…
FSSAI Licences Get Perpetual Validity
India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has announced a major reform granting perpetual validity to food licences and registration certificates, eliminating the need for periodic renewals for food business operators. The move, approved by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is aimed at improving ease of doing business…
Dairy Sector a ‘Safety Net’ for Farmers: NABARD
The Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shaji K V, has highlighted the crucial role of India’s dairy industry in protecting rural livelihoods, describing it as a “safety net for farmers” during periods of crop failure or income instability. Speaking at an agri-business event, he said the dairy sector provides regular cash…
Hatsun Agro Shares Rise After Milk Mantra Merger
The shares of Hatsun Agro Product Limited gained investor attention after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Cuttack Bench, approved the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Milk Mantra Dairy Private Limited with the parent company. The tribunal passed the order on March 10, 2026, approving the scheme of amalgamation aimed at consolidating the group’s…
Telugu States Clash Over ‘Vijaya Dairy’ Sales
A fresh dispute has erupted between the governments of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over the use of the “Vijaya Dairy” brand logo and the sale of its dairy products in Telangana, highlighting continuing tensions between the two states after their 2014 bifurcation. Telangana authorities have raised objections to dairy products from Andhra Pradesh being…
Mandatory Daily Record of Production and Raw Material Utilisation
I recently reviewed the notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in the context of Schedule IV of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. Although I came across it a little late, there is still an opportunity for stakeholders to review the implications and…
Heritage Foods inaugurates new Ice Cream Plant
Heritage Foods Limited, a leading dairy company offering a wide range of milk and value-added dairy products, today announced the inauguration of its new greenfield Ice cream manufacturing facility at Shamirpet, near Hyderabad, Telangana. The facility has been developed as part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its value-added dairy portfolio and cater to the…
FSSAI makes registration to all milk vendors in India
The recent advisory issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) mandating registration of milk vendors is a timely and progressive step towards strengthening traceability and accountability in India’s milk distribution ecosystem. For a long time, a significant portion of milk in India has been sold in loose or unbranded form through informal…
Gujarat Ice Cream Makers Face Cone Shortage
Ice cream manufacturers in Gujarat are bracing for a potential shortage of cones ahead of the peak summer season due to disruptions in natural gas supply triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Cones, packaging materials, ice cream cakes and roasted dry fruits depend heavily on gas during production, and the reduced supply has already…