China Extends Dairy Probe Amid EU Trade Tensions
China has extended its anti-subsidy investigation into European Union (EU) dairy products—including milk, cream, and cheese—by six months, pushing the deadline to February 2026. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing cited the “complex nature” of the case as the reason for the extension. This investigation is widely seen as part of a broader tit-for-tat trade…
Global Milk Surge Pressures Dairy Market Stability
A sharp increase in milk production across the European Union, United States, and New Zealand is exerting significant downward pressure on commodity dairy prices. With supply now outpacing demand—amid weakening domestic consumption and slow export growth—market fundamentals are shifting toward bearish sentiment. The EU faces easing supply constraints but afternoon droughts threaten feed stocks. In…
Milk Not Essential for Strong Bones- Harvard study
Contrary to long-standing dairy marketing, milk consumption is not definitively vital for building stronger bones, according to nutrition experts at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. As reported by Jay Lau on August 14, the notion that milk’s calcium content directly translates to fewer fractures is unsupported by long-term studies. While both dairy products…
Productivity Gains Mean Little Without Fair Pay to Farmers
As India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, a moment of profound gratitude and collective reflection on the nation’s remarkable journey, few narratives resonate as powerfully as the transformation of its dairy sector. We went from a country with very little milk to becoming the world leader in dairy. This wasn’t just about making more milk;…
Amul Eyes US Plants to Dodge Rising Duties
Amid escalating U.S. tariffs on Indian exports, prominent FMCG players—including Amul and ITC—are recalibrating their U.S. strategy. Both are evaluating the feasibility of establishing production facilities in third countries or directly in the U.S. to overcome tariff-related hurdles and shield export competitiveness. This move seeks to mitigate the impact of elevated duties and preserve market…
Fermentation & automation steer emerging dairy trends
A new industry scan flags where near-term dairy trade will grow: precision fermentation, automated milking, and data-led farm tools. Precision/cellular platforms are moving from pilot to purchase orders, with the broader cellular agriculture market projected to reach USD 786.74B by 2033 (16.12% CAGR)—and fresh capital still flowing (e.g., Perfect Day’s USD 90M pre-Series E). Cheese…
Cow Milk and New Booths Launched Under Delhi Milk Scheme
The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) marked a significant milestone with the launch of new dairy products and the distribution of booth allotment letters at a special event held on 13th August 2025, at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)…
Dairy tied to lower cancer & CVD risk: review
A new scoping review, highlighted by EatingWell. from a recent study published in nature , maps evidence across 281 associations between dairy intake and adult health outcomes. The review aggregates findings from studies covering five domains—cardiovascular disease, cancers, body weight, mortality, and other outcomes (incl. type-2 diabetes, bone/joint and cognitive health). Key takeaways with trade…
US trade truce with China: Agri trump card that Beijing holds ?
United States President Donald Trump on Monday extended his trade truce with China for another three months until November 10, pausing the triple-digit import duties that the two countries would have levied on each other’s goods. Trump’s move — “to continue the suspension” of the prohibitive 145% tariff on Chinese goods and keep it at…
Penalty of Rs 36.72 cr imposed in 8,815 fake milk cases in FY25
The government on Tuesday informed Parliament that penalties worth Rs 36.72 crore were imposed in 8,815 cases related to fake and adulterated milk during 2024-25, marking an increase from the previous financial years. Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel, in his written reply to the Lok Sabha, said…