FSSAI’s Production Record Rule: Relief for Traders, But Dairy Industry Still Awaits Clarity
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has finally notified the amendment mandating licensed food manufacturers to maintain daily records of production and raw material utilisation. The final gazette notification, issued on 23 June 2026, brings some welcome relief by exempting non-manufacturing food businesses from this requirement, reflecting concerns raised by industry stakeholders…
White Revolution 2.0: Expanding Without Diluting Local Institutions
The true test of White Revolution 2.0 will not be how many new institutions it creates, but whether it strengthens the institutions that made White Revolution 1.0 a global success. India’s dairy cooperative movement is one of the world’s finest examples of grassroots economic transformation. The Anand Pattern—built on village societies, district unions and state…
Can Maize Trigger India’s Next Productivity Revolution in Agriculture?
Indian agriculture has witnessed remarkable growth during the last decade, with agricultural GVA growing at a historic average annual rate of 4.68 per cent. Farmers’ incomes have also grown faster than those in manufacturing and several non-agricultural sectors. However, this growth story has been far from uniform across different segments of agriculture. The momentum has…
Mother Dairy Extends Media Partnership with WPP Until 2030
Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has renewed its integrated media mandate with WPP Media, extending a long-standing partnership through 2030. Under the renewed four-year agreement, WPP Media’s Wavemaker will continue to manage integrated media planning and buying for the dairy major, focusing…
IIM Graduate Builds ₹43 Crore Rural Dairy Enterprise
An IIM graduate who chose to return to his village instead of pursuing a conventional corporate career has built a dairy-focused agribusiness generating annual revenues of approximately ₹43 crore, highlighting the growing potential of rural entrepreneurship in India. According to reports, the entrepreneur leveraged modern dairy farming practices, value-chain integration, and direct market linkages to…
Swiss-Led Group to Invest $100M in Vietnam Dairy Plant
A Swiss-led investor consortium headed by Swiss Asia Partner SA has announced plans to invest approximately US$100 million in the Be Milk dairy manufacturing plant in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, marking a significant boost to the country’s dairy processing sector. The project will be developed in two phases through a partnership and franchise agreement with…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Cheap Milk Entering Bengaluru
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified action against the supply of low-cost milk entering Bengaluru through informal and potentially non-compliant channels, amid concerns over food safety and quality standards. Authorities have launched inspections and enforcement measures targeting milk being transported into the city at unusually low prices, raising suspicions about…
Congress Alleges ₹1,000 Crore Irregularities in Sumul Polls
The upcoming elections of Surat-based Sumul Dairy have sparked a political controversy after Congress leaders alleged irregularities worth nearly ₹1,000 crore linked to the functioning and election process of the dairy cooperative. According to reports, Congress has accused the BJP of exerting political influence over the cooperative’s electoral process and raised concerns regarding financial decisions,…
825 Kg Adulterated Paneer Seized in Hyderabad
In a major food safety enforcement action, authorities in Hyderabad seized 825 kg of adulterated paneer during inspections aimed at curbing the sale of unsafe dairy products in the city. The paneer was found to be unfit for human consumption, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health. The seizure forms part of an…
KMF Crosses 1 Crore Litres Daily Milk Procurement
Karnataka’s dairy sector has achieved a major milestone, with the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) recording daily milk procurement of over 1 crore litres, despite the challenges typically associated with the summer season. The achievement highlights the strength of the state’s cooperative dairy network and the resilience of its milk producers. Reports indicate that daily procurement…