Nagaland: KDDFA hikes milk price to Rs 80 per litre
The Kohima District Dairy Farmers Association (KDDFA) has announced an increase in the price of pure fresh milk, citing rising input costs for livestock and milk production. Following a meeting, the association resolved to raise the milk price to ₹80 per litre from the existing ₹70 per litre in and around Kohima. The revised rate…
Camel Milk Struggles in Gujarat as Demand Fails to Grow
Despite periodic enthusiasm around niche dairy alternatives, camel milk has yet to find a strong foothold among mainstream consumers in Gujarat, with demand remaining largely stagnant in and around Rajkot. Producers and traders in the region report that while the product garners curiosity, actual repeat purchase and sustained market pull remain limited, leaving the camel…
India–NZ FTA Lets Dairy Be Processed Here, Not Sold Locally
The recently announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has clarified a key concern for India’s dairy sector: while tariff concessions and broader trade cooperation have been agreed upon, India has ruled out opening its domestic dairy market to direct imports from New Zealand. Consumer Affairs & Food Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that the pact…
Current Market Scenario & Opportunities – Global Perspective
The global dairy market today is defined by volatility rather than stability. International milk production is growing at a modest 1–1.5% annually, while demand patterns are shifting sharply across regions. Developed markets are witnessing stagnation or decline in liquid milk consumption, offset by growth in cheese, butter, whey proteins, and specialised nutrition. Emerging markets, including…
Milk under scanner: J&K FDA issues advisory to dairy units
The Food Safety Division of the Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Control Organisation has directed dairy units across the Union Territory to ensure the sale of adulteration-free milk and milk products and to provide on-the-spot testing facilities for consumers at milk dispensing units and kiosks. The directive follows a nationwide enforcement drive launched last…
India’s Milk Output Up 51% in 8 Years Under PM Modi
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, milk production in India has increased by about 51% in the last 8 years, which is the fastest increase in the world Today, most of the milk production in the country is being done through cooperative dairies, that is why today India has reached the first…
MilkStation Secures $2.5M to Scale Value-Added Dairy Portfolio
Indian dairy-tech startup MilkStation has raised $2.5 million in pre-Series A funding to accelerate its expansion and broaden its lineup of value-added dairy products, marking a significant milestone in the growing premium & innovation-oriented segment of India’s dairy market. The funding round underscores rising investor confidence in differentiated dairy offerings that go beyond conventional fluid…
Punjab Slashes Cooperative Registration Fees to Boost Dairy
In a significant policy move to strengthen the cooperative ecosystem, the Government of Punjab has announced a substantial reduction in registration fees for agriculture, dairy and fisheries cooperatives, aiming to stimulate membership, formalise more producer groups and accelerate sectoral growth. The decision was approved during a recent Cabinet meeting and is positioned as part of…
Hoshiarpur Farmer Turns Surplus Milk into ₹1 Cr Dairy Venture
In a remarkable journey of transformation, a smallholder dairy farmer from Mawa Kaholan village (Una district, Himachal Pradesh) has built a thriving farm-to-consumer dairy enterprise in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, turning surplus milk into a profitable and scaled business under the brand “Farm Fresh Safe Food.” What began as a modest dairy operation has now expanded into…
Mother dairy’s heritage is intrinsically linked to cooperative
Speaking to Outlook, Mother Dairy’s Dy. Managing Director, Shri Jayatheertha Chary says that the company’s heritage is intrinsically linked to the cooperative movement, as it strives to provide quality food and beverage options to consumers while ensuring fair returns to the producers. How has Mother Dairy balanced its social mission with its commercial growth over…