Oxytocin Misuse in Dairy Raises Health Concerns
The use of oxytocin injections in dairy animals has once again come under the spotlight, with experts warning that the hormone is often misused to accelerate milk let-down rather than increase actual milk production. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a vital role in childbirth and milk ejection, but its unauthorized use in…
Shreeja Empowers 29,000 Lakhpati Didis
Andhra Pradesh-based dairy enterprise Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company has emerged as a major driver of rural women’s economic empowerment, helping create nearly 29,000 “Lakhpati Didis” through dairy-based livelihoods and now setting its sights on developing “Crorepati Didis.” Backed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and operating across several districts, Shreeja has enabled thousands of…
Supreme Court PIL Raises Questions on Penalties, Testing & Enforcement Transparency
Food safety is not only about writing regulations. It is about ensuring that the entire system — from sampling to testing to enforcement — works with credibility, consistency and accountability. The recent notice issued by the Supreme Court to the Centre and FSSAI on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking stronger food safety enforcement has…
Heritage Foods launches shakes and paneer on 35th Foundation Day
Heritage Foods Ltd. marked its 35th Foundation Day today, celebrating a journey shaped by pure resolve, purpose and enduring partnerships with farmers and consumers. Founded in 1992 with a mission to empower dairy farmers and bring fresh, nutritious dairy products to households across India, the company has grown into one of the country’s most trusted…
Nestlé India Keeps ₹2,000 Cr Capex Amid Premium Demand
Nestlé India will continue to invest more than ₹2,000 crore annually in capital expenditure as the country’s premium consumer segment remains resilient despite pressure on broader urban demand. Speaking on the company’s growth outlook, Nestlé India Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said that consumers at the higher end of the market continue to spend…
Why Dairy’s Sustainability Debate Must Move beyond the Cow
As the world celebrates World Environment Day on June 5th, every sector is once again discussing climate change, carbon emissions, resource conservation and sustainable development. The dairy sector too finds itself at the centre of this conversation. Globally, discussions around dairy sustainability often focus on methane emissions from cattle, feed efficiency, manure management and the…
Mother Dairy Rules Out Immediate Milk Price Hike
Mother Dairy has announced that it has no immediate plans to increase milk prices further despite ongoing cost pressures in the dairy sector. The company cited a comfortable milk supply situation and stable procurement conditions as key reasons for holding prices steady, providing temporary relief to consumers following the recent ₹2 per litre milk price…
Punjab Dairy Farmers Protest Over Fake Dairy Products
Dairy farmers in Punjab staged a dramatic protest in Amritsar by pouring milk onto roads to highlight growing concerns over the proliferation of adulterated and synthetic dairy products in the market. The demonstration was organized by members of the Progressive Dairy Farmers Association (PDFA), who alleged that the unchecked sale of fake dairy products is…
Mother Dairy Launches Eco-Friendly Milk Pouch
Mother Dairy has unveiled what it describes as India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch, marking a major sustainability milestone for the country’s dairy industry ahead of World Environment Day. The innovative packaging will initially be introduced for Mother Dairy’s Cow Milk variant across the Delhi-NCR market from June 5, 2026, with the company aiming to…
GDT 405: Fat prices recover, powders correct
The latest Global Dairy Trade auction (Event 405 held on June 2, 2026) has changed the market narrative once again. After two consecutive events where powders were showing resilience, Event 405 indicates that the global dairy market is moving into a more complex balancing phase, where milk fats have regained strength while powder prices have…