TN milk down as feed shortage hits output; Karnataka fares better
Milk production in Tamil Nadu is under visible stress as chronic shortages of cattle feed and rising fodder costs begin to bite harder at the farm level. According to field observations and official assessments, inadequate availability of quality green fodder and balanced concentrate feed has led to lower per-animal productivity, particularly among crossbred cows. Farmers…
SC Seeks FSSAI Response on Front-of-Pack Labelling; Dairy Sector in Focus
The Supreme Court of India has sought a detailed response from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on the implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) norms, as consumer groups and public health advocates push for clearer nutrition signalling on packaged foods. The court’s direction comes amid debates on how FOPL should apply across…
Rajasthan Doubles Dairy Infrastructure Fund (RCDFIDF)
Rajasthan has significantly stepped up its commitment to the dairy sector by doubling the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund (RCDFIDF) from ₹1,000 crore to ₹2,000 crore in the State Budget 2026–27. The move is aimed at strengthening milk procurement, processing infrastructure and market access, with a clear focus on improving farmer incomes and cooperative…
An unexpected link between cheese and dementia-Study
Higher intake of full-fat cheese and cream was linked to a lower dementia risk in a large Swedish study, though only in certain groups. Experts say the results likely reflect overall diet and lifestyle, not a magic effect of dairy. Credit: Shutterstock A major long-term study from Sweden found that middle-aged and older adults who ate…
Heritage Foods Refutes Ghee Supply Claims, Threatens Defamation Action
Heritage Foods Ltd has strongly denied claims linking its dairy products to alleged sub-standard ghee supplied for use at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple (TTD), calling the assertions “baseless and defamatory.” The company said in a public statement that it has no contractual association with the Tirumala temple’s ghee procurement and warned that it will initiate…
UK dairy farmers could face import pressure from India
Dairy farmers could face increased import competition under the UK’s new trade deal with India, MPs have warned during a debate in parliament. Concerns were raised that the agreement could open the British dairy market to Indian products without delivering meaningful new export opportunities for UK cheeses and other dairy goods in return. The debate…
Unilever Ice Cream Sees Turnaround in India; Focus on Growth
Unilever’s ice cream business in India — anchored by the Heartbrand portfolio including Cornetto, Magnum and Kwality Walls — is reporting a notable turnaround after a challenging period marked by pandemic-era disruptions and competitive pressure. The unit’s CEO said the business has regained momentum through expanded distribution, category innovation and strengthened operational execution, contributing to…
Indian Dairy Sector Faces Crisis of Trust Amid Trade, Feed & Quality Fears
India’s dairy sector has become the unexpected centre of a heated public debate, driven by concerns over a newly announced India-US interim trade framework, social media narratives about dairy feed imports, and a separate credibility challenge involving Amul product quality claims. The flashpoint for the controversy was the decision to permit limited imports of DDGS…
India to host World Dairy Summit 2027 in Mumbai
In a significant move for the global dairy sector, India is set to host the prestigious IDF World Dairy Summit (WDS) 2027. An agreement to this effect was formally exchanged on Thursday between Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), and Laurence Rycken, Director General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF)….
China Sets New Dairy Tariffs on EU Imports After Probe
China will impose anti-subsidy duties ranging from 7.4 % to 11.7 % on certain dairy products imported from the European Union, effective 13 February 2026, the country’s Ministry of Commerce announced following the conclusion of an 18-month investigation into alleged subsidies on EU dairy exports. The tariffs, which will remain in force for five years,…