Mumbai Influencer Held in Dairy Extortion Case
A Mumbai-based social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort money from a dairy business owner by threatening reputational damage through defamatory online content. According to police investigations, Randeep Singh Gujral, known on Instagram as “turbanmirchie” with nearly 400,000 followers, allegedly uploaded a reel on June 7 claiming that worms were found…
Haryana Dairy Prices Push Food Inflation Higher
Rising prices of dairy products in Haryana are contributing to growing food inflation concerns, reflecting broader cost pressures across India’s food supply chain. Recent inflation data indicate that higher prices for milk, dairy products, and eggs were among the factors driving food inflation upward in May 2026, as persistent heat conditions and increased production costs…
GDT 406: Global dairy prices correct across commodities
The latest Global Dairy Trade auction (Event 406 held on June 16, 2026) signals a broad-based correction in global dairy prices, with the GDT Price Index declining by 2.8% and the average winning price settling at USD 3,979/MT. Unlike Event 405, where fats had shown some recovery, Event 406 witnessed weakness across most major commodities,…
Ludhiana Dairy Complex Faces Ongoing Wastewater Crisis
Wastewater overflow continues to plague Ludhiana’s Haibowal Dairy Complex despite assurances from municipal authorities that the long-standing problem would be resolved within 15 days. More than three weeks after a May 26 meeting between the Municipal Corporation (MC) and the Haibowal Dairy Association, dairy owners say wastewater remains accumulated across roads and internal lanes of…
FSSAI Advisory on Cutting Tools: A New Focus Area for Dairy Food Safety
Food safety is often perceived mainly through the lens of microbiological hazards, hygiene practices, testing and process controls. However, the recent advisory issued by FSSAI on the use of food-grade, corrosion-resistant knives, blades and cutting equipment highlights an important but sometimes neglected area of food safety — physical and chemical hazards arising from food contact…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Health Claims
India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to eight food business operators for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims that may violate provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The action is part of FSSAI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency in…
Indian Dairy’s White Revolution 2.0: Farmer First, Institutions Second
Can dairy growth come only through expanding cooperatives, or does India need a farmer-centric ecosystem where every processor competes to serve producers? India’s dairy transformation is one of the greatest examples of rural economic development. The cooperative movement, inspired by the vision of Dr Verghese Kurien, created a unique model where millions of small farmers…
Amul to Invest ₹200 Crore in Bihar Dairy Plant
Amul Dairy, operated by the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. (KDCMPUL), is set to establish a modern dairy processing and manufacturing facility in the Fatuha Industrial Area near Patna, marking a major boost for Bihar’s dairy and food processing sector. The project, approved by the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), will involve…
Verka Pulls Ad After Public Backlash
Punjab’s leading dairy brand Verka has withdrawn a controversial social media advertisement for its mango lassi after facing widespread public criticism over a tagline that many consumers considered insensitive and inappropriate. The promotional reel, posted on Verka’s Instagram and Facebook pages, featured a young girl and carried the caption “How to kidnap me?”, a marketing…
Government Prescribes Standard Pack Sizes for Edible Oils
Amendment to Standard operating procedure (SOP) aims to facilitate price comparison, enhance transparency and promote uniform packaging practices Three-month transition period provided; provisions applicable to domestic and imported edible oils Revised SoP under Legal Metrology framework provides for uniform pack sizes and declaration of equivalent weight along with volume In a significant step towards enhancing…