Fonterra Ditches A2, Goes All In on Lactose-Free
A Major Agribusiness Pivot Sees Fonterra Discontinue Its A2 Milk Line to Focus on New Zealand’s Fastest-Growing Dairy Segment. In a strategic move set to reshape a key segment of the agribusiness market, New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has announced the discontinuation of its A2 milk range. The cooperative’s decision, confirmed in a notice, is a clear…
GST Cut Could Make India a Dairy Export Powerhouse
R.G. Chandramogan, Chairman of Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., has called for a uniform reduction of GST on all dairy products—from the existing 12% to 5%, including ghee and ice cream. He argues this could dramatically boost India’s dairy industry, empowering farmers, increasing domestic demand, and transforming India into a global exporter. India’s annual milk production…
Banas Dairy Disburses ₹2,910 Cr to Farmers
At its 57th Annual General Meeting held in Badarpura, Banaskantha, Banas Dairy (Asia’s largest dairy cooperative) announced a historic total disbursement of ₹2,909.8 crore to stakeholders. The Times of India Of this, ₹2,131 crore was paid directly to registered milk producers—a robust 18.32% year-on-year increase. Additionally, ₹778.12 crore was allocated to milk cooperative societies. Chairman…
Fonterra lifts FY25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today increased the 2024/25 season forecast Farmgate Milk Price from $10.00 per kgMS to $10.15 per kgMS, with the range narrowing from $9.70 – $10.30 per kgMS to $10.10 – $10.20 per kgMS. CEO Miles Hurrell says “as we close out the FY25 year, I’m pleased to be in the…
Paras Dairy Eyes New Markets with ₹100 Cr Cheese Expansion
Paras Dairy, under VRS Foods Ltd, is charting new territory by expanding its Galacia Cheese portfolio into western and southern India—a strategic move beyond its existing North India presence. Launched in March for HORECA channels (hotels, restaurants, catering), QSRs, and institutional kitchens, the brand plans to tap retail outlets within the next 6–8 months. Anchoring…
Dairy Contributes 25% of India’s F&B Sector: ED NDDB
India’s food processing sector projected to be among the fastest-growing industries in the coming years and the government is permitting 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the F&B segment. India’s food processing and ingredients sector is growing at 8.8 percent CAGR, projected to double by 2030, while food-tech outpaces global benchmarks at 14 percent CAGR….
Fonterra agrees sale of Consumer businesses to Lactalis
Fonterra agrees sale of Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announced it has agreed the sale of its global Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion, subject to certain customary financial adjustments and conditions including approval by farmer shareholders, separating the businesses being sold from Fonterra, and receipt…
Probe Looms Longer: China Extends EU Dairy Investigation
In a strategic escalation of trade defences, China’s Ministry of Commerce has extended its anti-subsidy investigation into European Union dairy imports—covering milk, cream, and cheese—by six months, now slated to conclude on February 21, 2026, citing the complexity of the case . This is not an isolated development. It follows earlier investigations into EU pork…
India’s Dairy Exports Surge 80% to $493M in FY 2024-25
India’s dairy exports soared by 80% in FY 2024-25, reaching $492.9 million, with volumes climbing to 113,350.4 metric tonnes—a 77.9% year-on-year increase. Key export destinations included the UAE, USA, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. This growth is propelled by India’s standing as the world’s largest milk producer and a decade of consistent volume gains. Industry…
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