Regulator Finally Wakes Up: FSSAI Cracks Down on Fake Dairy
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a major nationwide crackdown on adulterated dairy products including fake milk, paneer and khoya, issuing fresh directives to all States and Union Territories to conduct intensive inspections and take strict action against offenders. The move comes amid growing reports of unsafe, illegally manufactured dairy…
Perfect Day’s Gujarat Whey Plant Set for 2026 Start, 2027 Scale-Up
Precision-fermentation pioneer Perfect Day says its forthcoming production facility in Gujarat’s Bharuch district is on schedule to begin operations in the second half of 2026, with a planned capacity ramp-up in 2027 to meet growing demand for recombinant dairy proteins. The facility — a **joint venture between Perfect Day and Zydus Lifesciences — uses precision…
Nearly 50% of Paneer in Punjab Markets Fails Quality Tests
Punjab’s dairy consumers have been hit by a serious paneer adulteration crisis, with nearly half of samples tested failing food safety standards, government data shows. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, about 47% of paneer and other milk product samples collected in the state during 2024–25 were found to be adulterated…
3 Dairy Licences Suspended In Ghee Adulteration in Indore
In a decisive move against food adulteration, district administration and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended three dairy licences after detecting largescale irregularities in ghee manufacturing and sale in Indore. Officials said once investigation is completed, case will be filed before competent court. Action followed inspection at Palda-based Shri Ram Milk Food & Dairy Industries…
Telangana Dairy Cooperative to Boost Milk Procurement to 6 Lakh LPD
The Telangana State Dairy Development Cooperative Federation Ltd (TDDCF) has unveiled plans to significantly raise milk procurement to about 6 lakh litres per day, up from its current level of around 4 lakh litres — a move aimed at strengthening the cooperative’s supply base and market presence in the state. Addressing stakeholders at a national…
Fodder Policy Urged as a Catalyst for India’s Dairy Growth
As India maintains its position as the world’s largest milk producer, industry leaders and policymakers are urging a comprehensive fodder policy to address what many analysts now call a structural bottleneck for sustainable dairy sector growth. Chronic shortages of green and dry fodder — often ranging between 11–32% for green and over 20% for dry…
India’s Top Dairy Brands Shaping Milk, Curd & Paneer Demand
India’s dairy aisle continues to be dominated by a mix of legacy cooperatives and rapid-growth private players that shape how consumers buy everyday dairy products — from fresh milk and curd to paneer, ghee and specialty offerings. As demand evolves towards quality, hygiene and value-added formats, these brands stand out for reach, innovation and consumer…
TN Minister Urges Farmers to Adopt Tech for Value Addition in Dairy
In Coimbatore this week, Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, Mano Thangaraj, called on dairy farmers to embrace modern technologies to boost productivity and value addition across the sector. The appeal came at a three-day dairy innovation exhibition where government officials, industry players and producers gathered to explore emerging tools and methods aimed…
Listen to the Farm, Not the Farmer—The New Productivity Lens
India’s dairy sector, valued at nearly $30 billion, has reached a point where incremental changes will not deliver the next breakthrough. For decades, improvement programs have focused on what farmers say they need — more subsidies, more schemes, more training modules. But a new thinking is emerging: productivity will improve only when we start listening…
What’s Driving Change In Beverages, FMCG And Dairy in 2025
India’s retail landscape in 2025 was marked by a decisive shift in how consumers choose, consume and connect with brands. From beverages to daily nutrition and even the most essential dairy products, the year revealed a sharper, more informed, and more value-driven Indian customer, one who prioritises authenticity, quality and convenience in equal measure. As…