Gyandhara Builds Dairy Growth on Farmer Trust
Gyandhara Industries Pvt. Ltd., led by Co-founder and Managing Director Ritu Agarwal, has emerged as one of North India’s fastest-growing cattle feed manufacturers by challenging the long-held belief that dairy farmers prioritize low prices over quality. Founded in 2017, the company has grown into a business with annual revenues exceeding ₹425 crore, a combined production…
Uthukuli Butter Moves Closer to GI Recognition
Uthukuli Vennai (Uthukuli Butter), one of Tamil Nadu’s most celebrated artisanal dairy products, is moving closer to securing Geographical Indication (GI) status, a step that would provide legal protection for its unique identity and traditional production methods. The application for GI registration was filed with the Government of India’s Geographical Indications Registry on 9 April…
Aavin Faces Quality Concerns in Milk Procurement
More than 60% of the milk procured by Aavin in 10 district unions during May 2026 failed to meet the cooperative’s minimum quality standards, raising concerns over milk quality and procurement practices in Tamil Nadu. According to Aavin’s official records, milk sourced from districts including Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Vellore, Ranipet, Kanniyakumari, Villupuram and Virudhunagar did not…
Saras Dairy Raises Milk Prices Again in Rajasthan
Saras Dairy has increased retail milk prices by ₹2 per litre across key variants in Rajasthan, marking its second price hike in just 35 days as rising production and operating costs continue to pressure cooperative dairies. The revised prices, announced by the Sikar and Jhunjhunu District Milk Producers Cooperative Union Ltd. (Palsana Saras Dairy), took…
Gwala Day 2026 Celebrated at Namchi-Sikkim
Gwala Day 2026 Celebrated at Namchi: Chief Minister Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Strengthening Dairy Sector Namchi, July 1 (IPR): The Sikkim Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union Limited celebrated Gwala Day 2026 at the Town Hall, Namchi, today, recognising the invaluable contribution of dairy farmers and milk producers towards the socio-economic development of the State. The programme…
Weak Monsoon May Push Up Milk Prices
A weak 2026 southwest monsoon is emerging as a potential inflation risk for India’s dairy sector, with industry experts warning that lower rainfall could reduce fodder availability, raise feed costs and eventually push up milk prices. According to The Economic Times, the dairy industry is already witnessing selective milk price increases, while concerns are mounting…
Food Poisoning Rise Exposes Food Safety Gaps
India has witnessed a concerning rise in reported food poisoning incidents, highlighting persistent gaps in food safety surveillance, hygiene practices and regulatory enforcement, according to an analysis by The Hindu. The report, based on official data, notes that food poisoning cases have increased in recent years, with outbreaks frequently linked to contaminated meals served at…
Experts Warn Milk Dumping Pollutes Rivers
Environmental experts have warned that pouring milk into rivers as part of religious rituals can seriously harm aquatic ecosystems by acting as an organic pollutant rather than a harmless offering. According to the report, when milk enters a river, naturally occurring bacteria begin decomposing it, a process that consumes large amounts of dissolved oxygen, reducing…
Bhutan’s Daily Milk Run Serves Indian Consumers
Every morning before sunrise, a dairy cooperative from Gelephu, Bhutan, transports fresh milk across the border to Dadgari in Assam, India, where strong consumer demand has created a thriving cross-border dairy trade. The Gelephu Om Detshen dairy cooperative, comprising 134 active members owning 402 milking cows, operates 10 milk collection centres and delivers around 220…
ABC Farms Pioneer Helped Shape India’s Cheese Market
Long before artisanal cheese became popular in India, Sohrab Chinoy, founder of ABC Farms in Pune, transformed a recurring surplus of nearly 1,000 litres of unsold milk into one of the country’s pioneering artisanal cheese businesses. A third-generation dairy entrepreneur whose family operated Mumbai’s historic Byculla Dairy Farm, Chinoy returned from dairy training in Germany…