Dairy Leads India’s Protein Shift Over Alternatives
India’s evolving protein consumption landscape continues to favour dairy over plant-based and alternative sources, reinforcing its dominant role in the country’s nutrition economy. Despite growing interest in protein diversification, dairy remains the most accessible, affordable, and culturally integrated source of high-quality protein, offering a strong advantage in terms of both reach and nutritional value. According…
Dodla Dairy Expands with Bihar Plant Move
Dodla Dairy Limited has strengthened its eastern India expansion strategy with its wholly owned subsidiary, HR Food Processing Pvt Ltd, securing 7.15 acres (311,333 sq ft) of land in Bihar for setting up a new dairy manufacturing facility. The land, located in the Dumaria industrial area of the Motipur cluster, has been allotted on a…
Punjab Dairy Row: FIR Demand Against Channi
The Punjab Milkman Dairy Union Ekta has sought registration of an FIR against former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, alleging that a video shared by him spreads “false and misleading” information about milk adulteration, triggering consumer panic and damaging the dairy sector’s reputation. According to the union’s complaint submitted to the SSP, Bathinda, the…
₹3,000 Cr Dairy MoUs Signed in UP
Uttar Pradesh has secured fresh investments of over ₹3,000 crore in the dairy sector with the signing of 59 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at a high-profile conclave in Lucknow, aimed at strengthening dairy infrastructure, boosting production capacity and promoting private sector participation across the value chain. (AgriMoon) The investments are expected to generate more than…
CavinKare Enters Premium Ice Cream Market
FMCG major CavinKare has entered India’s fast-growing, multi-billion rupee ice cream segment with the launch of a premium range under its dairy brand Cavin’s, signaling a strategic push into value-added dairy categories. The company has rolled out the portfolio initially in Chennai, timed with peak summer demand, and plans a phased expansion across quick commerce,…
India Eyes 1/3 Global Milk Share in Next Decade
India is poised to dramatically reshape the global dairy landscape, with Jayen Mehta stating that the country could handle one-third of the world’s milk production within the next decade, driven by scale, cooperative strength, and policy push. The projection signals a significant jump from India’s current ~25% share of global milk output, reinforcing its position…
Delhi Police Bust Expired Food & Dairy Racket
In a major food safety crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an illegal racket involving the storage and sale of expired food and dairy products, seizing around 2,900 kg of goods and arresting one accused near the Kapashera border. The raid, conducted following a tip-off, revealed that the accused was selling expired and…
KMF Milk Collection Rises Despite Heat Surge
In a notable deviation from typical summer trends, the Karnataka Milk Federation has recorded a sharp rise in milk procurement even as temperatures climb across the state, signaling improved resilience in Karnataka’s dairy supply chain. The increase comes despite seasonal challenges that usually suppress milk yields, such as heat stress and fodder constraints, which had…
Karnataka May Hike Milk Prices Amid Cost Surge
Karnataka is set to increase milk prices following mounting pressure from farmers due to rising production costs, according to Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh. The minister acknowledged that input costs are increasing daily, making farmers’ demand for higher milk prices justified, while the government aims to balance both farmer welfare and consumer affordability. Farmers have…
Boehringer Launches Mastitis Vaccine for Dairy
Boehringer Ingelheim has introduced LENZELTA®, a new vaccine designed to significantly reduce the incidence and severity of clinical mastitis in dairy cows and heifers, marking a major advancement in herd health management. The vaccine targets two key mastitis-causing pathogens—Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli—and offers both the earliest onset of immunity and long-lasting protection of up…