Nichrome Sees Surge in ESL & Aseptic Packaging
Nichrome is witnessing a strong shift in dairy packaging trends, with its market research indicating that Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and aseptic milk formats are expected to gain significant traction over the next 3–5 years, driven by rising demand for value-added dairy products and evolving consumer preferences. The company highlighted that India’s position as the…
Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana Boosts Dairy Jobs
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana (DBAKY), listed on the Government of India’s MyScheme portal, is designed to generate self-employment opportunities in the dairy sector, particularly for unemployed youth, while simultaneously increasing milk production and strengthening the economic condition of beneficiaries. The scheme focuses on promoting dairy entrepreneurship by enabling individuals to establish and expand…
OMFED Raises Milk Procurement Price by ₹1/Litre
In a move aimed at supporting dairy farmers, the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) has increased milk procurement prices by ₹1 per litre, effective May 1, 2026. With this revision, farmers will now receive ₹39.05 per litre compared to the earlier ₹38.05 per litre. The decision comes amid rising production costs, including higher…
Private Dairy Can Drive India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector, despite producing a record 247.87 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25 and achieving per capita availability of around 471 grams per day—well above the recommended 300 grams—continues to face a significant nutrition gap, with widespread “hidden hunger” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate affecting millions. A key structural issue…
Dr T N Tiwari honoured at MSME Expo for nutrition work
At the MSME Government of India Expo held at the HSVP Convention Center, Nutrimed Healthcare Pvt Ltd, led by CEO Dr. T. N. Tiwari, was conferred the Excellence Award in Infant and Protein Nutrition by AIFOM under the MSME framework. The recognition underscores Nutrimed’s growing footprint in specialized nutrition, particularly in protein-led health solutions and…
Urban milk intake tops rural, Kerala trend shifts
Milk consumption in Kochi and across Kerala continues to show a marginal urban lead over rural areas, though the gap is narrowing. Data from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying indicates that urban consumers recorded slightly higher per capita intake at 3.487 litres/month versus 3.287 litres in rural areas during 2022–23. However, the…
Amit Shah to Inaugurate multiple Dairy Infrastructure in Ladakh
Major Boost to Ladakh’s Dairy Infrastructure: Amit Shah to Launch Milk Processing Units, Milk Cooling Systems and Mobile Testing Facilities. Launch of Android-based Automated Milk Collection System (AMCS) to Strengthen Digital Empowerment in the Cooperative Sector MoUs to be Signed for Marketing and Distribution of Dairy Products to Enhance Market Linkages In a significant step…
Bamul Secures ₹136 Cr Tirupati Ghee Supply Deal
Karnataka’s Bangalore Milk Union Limited (Bamul) has secured a major institutional contract to supply 2 lakh kg of Nandini ghee per month to the Tirumala Tirupati temple for the next six months, marking a significant milestone in cooperative-led dairy supply. The agreement, signed with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, is valued at around ₹136 crore, with…
Milma Milk Price Hiked by ₹4/Litre After 3 Years
Kerala’s leading cooperative Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has decided to increase milk prices by up to ₹4 per litre, marking the first price revision in the last three years, as the state government approved the move amid mounting cost pressures. The decision was taken at a Milma Board of Directors meeting, with the…
Milkfed Punjab Hikes Milk Procurement Price
Punjab’s state cooperative Milkfed Punjab has announced an increase in milk procurement prices for farmers, aiming to strengthen producer incomes amid rising input costs and reinforce the state’s dairy value chain. The price revision is expected to directly benefit dairy farmers supplying milk to the cooperative network, improving farm-level profitability while ensuring continued milk supply…