Kerala Set to Hike Milk Prices After Local Body Polls
The Kerala government has given an in-principle nod to a milk price hike following the upcoming local‐body elections. MILMA (Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation) had originally recommended a Rs 3–4 per litre increase, driven by rising input costs for dairy farmers. Currently, MILMA sells toned milk at ₹ 52 per litre, with a 2020 cost-of-production…
Gowardhan Ghee Brand Fined Rs 6.14 Lakh Over Quality Lapse
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. — the maker of well-known dairy brands such as Gowardhan and Go — has been fined a total of ₹ 6.14 lakh by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for alleged quality standard violations. One regional FSSAI office (Udaipur) imposed ₹1.14 lakh under Section 51 of the FSS Act,…
Akshayakalpa Launches High-Protein Milk, Eyes Rs 550 Cr Revenue
Indian certified-organic dairy brand Akshayakalpa Organic has introduced a High Protein Milk variant, offering 25 grams of protein per 250 ml serving and a lactose-free formulation. Already known for its high-protein paneer and peanut & ragi-based snacks, the company says the new milk product is aimed at closing India’s large protein-deficiency gap — nearly 73…
Assam Governor Launches Two-Day Conclave for Dairy & Coop Growth
In Guwahati, the Jagdish Mukhi-led two-day “Conclave on Development of Dairy, Animal Husbandry & Cooperatives” was inaugurated to strengthen the northeastern dairy ecosystem. The event brings together policymakers, cooperative leaders and private-sector partners to address livestock productivity, feed-fodder shortages, value-addition and cooperative branding across the region. The governor stressed the need to modernise dairy processing…
Indian Co-ops Shine Globally: IFFCO & Amul Lead the Pack
India’s cooperative movement has earned global recognition, with Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) and Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF-Amul) featuring prominently in the World Cooperative Monitor 2023 rankings released by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). IFFCO secured the top global position among the world’s 300 leading cooperatives based on turnover-to-GDP-per-capita ratio, while Amul…
Danone’s “Milk Academy” to Up-skill Global Dairy Farmers
Danone has launched its industry-first “Milk Academy” programme, aimed at equipping dairy farmers worldwide with modern tools, sustainability training and digital resources to build more resilient dairy supply chains. The academy is structured around three global Centres of Excellence (first opened in Ohio this year for 60 farmers from nine countries) and supported by local…
Karnataka Bans Plastic Bottles, Chooses Nandini Milk
In a decisive push towards sustainability and local enterprise support, the Karnataka government has ordered a state-wide ban on single-use plastic water bottles in all government offices, events and official functions. The directive—issued on October 28—also mandates the **exclusive use of Nandini dairy products (produced by Karnataka Milk Federation) in meetings and state-run programmes. The…
Amul salutes ‘Iron Man’ for dairy movement genesis
In a heartfelt national-campaign tribute, Amul has honoured Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — widely known as the “Iron Man of India” — for his visionary role in establishing what became India’s first village dairy cooperative in Kaira (Gujarat) during the 1940s. The full-page advertisement highlights how Patel inspired dairy farmers to unite against exploitation and helped…
Kenya Bans Milk-Powder Imports to Shield Dairy Farmers
In a decisive move to protect its home dairy industry, the Kenyan government has immediately banned the importation of milk powder from neighbouring countries. The policy is designed to support local producers as the country emerges as the second-largest milk producer in Africa after Egypt. With national demand standing at roughly 8 billion litres annually,…
Rajasthan’s Dairy Sector Hits Rs 10,000 Crore Milestone
Under the leadership of the state government, Rajasthan’s dairy industry has scaled annual turnover from around ₹8,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore, driven by enhanced focus on farmer income, milk procurement infrastructure and cattle-feed integration. The rise in turnover signals stronger linkages between cooperative societies, private dairy processors and feed-value systems. As milk flows increase, so…