India Holds Firm on Dairy in US Trade Talks
In response to the U.S. hike of tariffs on Indian exports to 50%, New Delhi is firmly reiterating its protection of sensitive sectors, particularly agriculture and dairy, which remain non-negotiable. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to protect rural livelihoods even at significant political cost, standing strong against pressure to open the dairy sector…
Fermented Dairy Proteins Differ from Cow Whey, Study Finds
A new study conducted by the University of Nevada, Reno, has unveiled notable molecular and microbial differences between traditional cow’s milk whey and its precision‑fermented counterpart—the alternative often promoted as a one‑to‑one dairy substitute. Using mass spectrometry, researchers compared both forms of whey and found that while each is rich in β‑lactoglobulin, cow’s milk whey…
Weakening of the Plant-Based “Boom”: The End of the Threat to the Dairy Industry?
The recent announcement that the word Meat will be dropped from the Beyond Meat name reveals something that many in the dairy industry sensed: the plant-based phenomenon was not as invincible as it was made out to be. For years, the idea of a “plant-based future” without animals echoed strongly in global markets. Companies like…
India will never compromise on farmers’ interest : Modi
In a subtle message directed at US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers, fishermen and dairy sector, and declared he was prepared to bear a significant personal cost if necessary. The statement came a day after Trump ratcheted up tariffs…
Milk procurement in India to increase by 50% by 2030
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, chaired the second meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Cooperation on the initiatives of the Ministry to strengthen the cooperative sector in New Delhi today. The meeting was attended by Union Ministers of State for Cooperation Shri Krishan Pal and Shri Murlidhar…
India Holds Line on Dairy Access Amid U.S. Tariff Surge
A diplomatic rupture between India and the U.S. is escalating as the Trump administration enforces an additional 25% tariff, doubling total duties on many Indian exports—including potential dairy products—to 50%. This punitive action is tied to India’s continued import of discounted Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict . For the Indian dairy sector, the stakes…
Clear Labelling Mandated for Paneer Substitutes to Protect Consumers
In response to growing consumer concerns, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has now mandated that any establishment using “analogue paneer”—a non‑dairy paneer substitute—must clearly declare its status on menus, packaging, or display boards. Although legally permitted since 2021, analogue paneer is composed of vegetable oil, starch, emulsifiers, and powdered milk rather than pure…
GDT Price Index Edges Up 0.7% at Latest Auction
The latest GDT auction delivered a modest uptick in global dairy ingredient prices, with the overall GDT Price Index rising 0.7% compared to the prior event. Underpinning this movement was a weighted average price of USD 4,249 per tonne, indicating stable but firm global demand for dairy commodities . Whole Milk Powder (WMP) prices accounted for…
ACCC Probes Bega’s Bid for Fonterra Oceania
Australia’s competition authority, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has officially opened an informal merger review into Bega Cheese’s proposed acquisition of Fonterra’s Oceania consumer, food‑service, and ingredient operations. The review—launched on 1 August—follows a growing consolidation trend in the Australian dairy sector and marks a strategic pivot by Fonterra to streamline its global…
New Study Reveals Hidden Carbon Risks from Peatland Dairy
A groundbreaking study published on 04 August 2025 demonstrates that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from drained peatlands—commonly used as grassland for dairy feed—are consistently omitted from standard life cycle assessments (LCAs), leading to substantial underestimates of dairy’s carbon footprint. In Europe, drained peat soils emit on average 31.7 t CO₂‑eq/ha/year, far more than typical mineral soils. When not included…