Heritage Foods decline in Q2 profit on higher milk costs
Heritage Foods reported a 5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹50.99 crore for Q2 FY25, supported by steady revenue growth but constrained by higher input costs. Total income grew to ₹1,112.5 crore, up from ₹1,019.5 crore in the same quarter last year, while total expenses increased nearly 11% to ₹1,059.2 crore, narrowing operating…
Safer antimicrobials developed to prevent bovine mastitis
A research collaboration between Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology (SMART), and MIT (USA) has developed a new class of antimicrobial compounds — oligoimidazolium carbon acids (OIMs) — that could revolutionize bovine mastitis prevention. Mastitis, a chronic udder infection, costs the global dairy industry an estimated US$22 billion annually…
Planetary Health Diet and Dairy: Choosing More Than Two
I remember reading the EAT–Lancet Commission’s Planetary Health Diet report for the first time in 2019. It was being hailed as a global roadmap for feeding 10 billion people sustainably by 2050. At first glance, the concept looked noble—more fruits, more vegetables, more grains, and less of everything that comes from an animal. Then I…
Dairy Alternatives and changing Consumer Health Trends
Traditional dairy products have a special importance in Indian traditions, culture and daily lifestyle. However, rising health awareness, global food trends, and higher disposable incomes are shifting consumer preferences towards healthier alternatives. This changing demand, along with the easy availability of plant-based dairy alternatives, has boosted growth in the emerging sector. Urban areas, particularly metro…
Ground-breaking dairy cow research by PhD student
A Charles Sturt PhD student has been named one of five Groundbreakers by evokeAG. Charles Sturt PhD student named one of five Groundbreakers by evokeAG The student’s research focuses on alternatives to treat mastitis in dairy cows The Groundbreaker program is an initiative of AgriFutures A young Charles Sturt University researcher at the forefront of…
Cadbury Milkinis: India’s New Multi-Sensory Snack
Mondelēz India has launched Cadbury Dairy Milk Milkinis—a milk crème-filled chocolate bar—positioned to align with India’s evolving snacking habits. The product is priced at ₹20 for 17 g and ₹40 for 34 g, and is meant to offer a “playful, shareable, multi-sensory” experience beyond conventional chocolate. Nitin Saini, VP Marketing at Mondelēz India, remarks that…
Why lactose-free could be the next big dairy wave in India
India is a dairy nation, but paradoxically, one that struggles to digest it. Between 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers, according to studies by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) and market research agencies such as Grand View Research. That makes the country one of the largest pools of lactose-intolerant consumers…
DuPont launches IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules
Chemical company DuPont is launching IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules, a solution powered by innovative PVDF hollow fiber technology. Designed specifically for industrial applications, these modules present a significant advancement in process and wastewater management. IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules are powered by innovative PVDF hollow fiber technology. DuPont IntegraTec XTP 100 IG modules offer substantial capital and…
Consumers Still Value Fat in Milk, Study Finds
A recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science examined how consumers perceive fat in milk and how those perceptions influence purchasing behavior. Contrary to long-standing assumptions, the research revealed that many consumers associate milk fat with better taste, quality, and naturalness, while only a minority link it to negative health outcomes. The study…
PM launches Bhilwara dairy UHT milk processing plant
Giving a major push to India’s livestock and dairy sector, projects worth ₹947 crores were inaugurated and foundation stone was laid for additional project valued at ₹219 crore in New Delhi on October 11, 2025. These initiatives, which form part of a larger package of agricultural and allied sector investments, were launched by Prime Minister…