Milma Raises Milk Price by ₹4 Per Litre in Kerala
Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has increased retail milk prices by ₹4 per litre with effect from June 1, 2026, taking the price of its standard milk pouch to ₹56 per litre. The decision was approved by Milma’s Board of Directors following recommendations from an expert committee that had suggested a price revision of…
Kwality Wall’s Shifts to Full Dairy-Based Ice Creams
Kwality Wall’s is undertaking a major transformation in India by moving away from frozen desserts made with vegetable fats and transitioning to a fully dairy-based ice cream portfolio, as it seeks to regain market share in the country’s fast-growing ice cream sector. According to Peter ter Kulve, Global CEO of The Magnum Ice Cream Company,…
North East Summit Highlights Dairy Growth Potential
The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), in association with the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), organised the 6th Edition of the India Food Manufacturing Summit – North East in Guwahati on May 29. Held under the theme “Unlocking North East India’s Food…
Dudhsagar Raises Milk Procurement Price by ₹25/kg Fat
Goa-based Dudhsagar Dairy has announced an increase of ₹25 per kg fat in milk procurement prices, providing a significant boost to dairy farmers supplying milk to the cooperative. With the latest revision, the procurement price has risen from ₹805 per kg fat to ₹830 per kg fat. The decision was approved by the dairy’s board…
Heatwaves Put India’s Dairy Sector Under Pressure
India’s dairy and poultry sectors are facing mounting challenges as recurring heatwaves and rising temperatures begin to impact livestock productivity, farmer incomes, and rural livelihoods. According to recent reports, heat stress is reducing feed intake, milk production, fertility, and overall animal health, while simultaneously increasing water consumption, cooling expenses, and veterinary costs. The impact is…
Study Finds Dairy Trans Fats Not Linked to Heart Disease
A new international study has found that naturally occurring trans fats in dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese and yogurt are not associated with an increased risk of heart disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed evidence from 22 studies involving thousands of participants across Europe, Canada and the United States and concluded…
Bengal Cattle Trade Crisis Hits Dairy Economy Ahead of Eid
West Bengal’s cattle trade and rural dairy economy are facing significant disruption ahead of Eid-ul-Adha following stricter enforcement of cattle slaughter regulations and growing uncertainty across livestock markets. According to reports, weekly cattle markets across several districts witnessed a sharp decline in trading activity, with traders, dairy farmers and livestock-dependent workers reporting severe economic stress….
Banas Dairy Raises Procurement Price to ₹860/kg Fat
Banas Dairy has increased its milk procurement price by ₹15 per kg fat, taking the rate from ₹845 to ₹860 per kg fat with effect from May 27, 2026. The decision was announced to support dairy farmers facing rising cattle feed, fodder and livestock maintenance costs. According to Banas Dairy Chairman Shankar Chaudhary, the revised…
Gokul Clarifies Halal Certification Amid Controversy
Maharashtra-based Gokul Milk Union has clarified that its halal certification was obtained in 2018 solely for export purposes and does not impact milk procurement or processing practices for domestic consumers. The clarification came amid controversy and social media discussions questioning the dairy cooperative’s halal certification status. Gokul officials stated that the certification was required to…
MP Fertilizer Prices Surge Ahead of Kharif Season
Madhya Pradesh has announced steep increases in fertilizer prices ahead of the Kharif 2026 season, with the price of key NPK fertilizer grades rising sharply amid global supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia. According to revised rates issued by the Madhya Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing Federation, a 50 kg bag of NPK 12:32:16…