Krishna Milk Union Clears ₹110 Cr Loan Early
The Krishna Milk Union has achieved a significant financial milestone by repaying a ₹110 crore bank loan taken for the construction of its Veeravalli dairy plant in Andhra Pradesh within just two-and-a-half years, well ahead of the original seven-year repayment schedule. Union Chairman Chalasani Anjaneyulu described the achievement as a record in loan repayment for…
FDA Suspends Dairy Licence After Food Poisoning Probe
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the retail licence of Guru Nanak Dairy in Pune following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to malai pedas sold by the establishment. The action came after members of three families from a housing society in Wadgaon Sheri reportedly developed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, and nausea…
NDDB, NCDFI Reaffirm Dairy Supply to Defence
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring uninterrupted supply of milk and dairy products to India’s defence forces, strengthening a long-standing partnership that supports the nutritional requirements of military personnel across the country. The renewed arrangement continues NCDFI’s role in coordinating…
KMF Crosses 1 Crore Litres Daily Milk Procurement
Karnataka’s dairy sector has achieved a major milestone, with the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) recording daily milk procurement of over 1 crore litres, despite the challenges typically associated with the summer season. The achievement highlights the strength of the state’s cooperative dairy network and the resilience of its milk producers. Reports indicate that daily procurement…
Mumbai Influencer Held in Dairy Extortion Case
A Mumbai-based social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort money from a dairy business owner by threatening reputational damage through defamatory online content. According to police investigations, Randeep Singh Gujral, known on Instagram as “turbanmirchie” with nearly 400,000 followers, allegedly uploaded a reel on June 7 claiming that worms were found…
Nestlé Unveils Global Dairy Sustainability Plan
Nestlé has launched its first comprehensive Dairy Plan, outlining a global strategy to strengthen dairy supply chain resilience, reduce emissions, and support sustainable milk production across its operations. The company works with more than 130,000 dairy farmers and over 200 suppliers across more than 40 countries, integrating climate action, farmer livelihoods, animal welfare, nature protection,…
Kaladi Cheese Gets Scientific Upgrade for Global Reach
Jammu & Kashmir’s GI-tagged traditional cheese, Kaladi, is undergoing a scientific transformation aimed at extending its shelf life, enhancing value addition, and expanding its reach beyond regional markets. Researchers at the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute have successfully increased the refrigerated shelf life of Kaladi to 21 days without affecting its taste, texture, quality, or…
ILRI, Innoterra Launch Feed Innovation Partnership
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Innoterra Limited have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and scale biotechnology-based livestock feed solutions that convert underutilized crop residues into high-quality animal feed. The initiative aims to improve livestock productivity, increase farmer incomes, and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint by enhancing the nutritional value of crop residues that…
Oracle-Swades Initiative Empowers 900+ Rural Women
Oracle and the Swades Foundation have completed the first year of a rural livelihoods programme that has positively impacted more than 900 women farmers and entrepreneurs across Maharashtra’s Nashik and Raigad districts. The initiative focused on sustainable income generation through climate-smart agriculture, dairy farming, entrepreneurship development, and financial literacy. A total of 525 women farmers…
Haryana Dairy Prices Push Food Inflation Higher
Rising prices of dairy products in Haryana are contributing to growing food inflation concerns, reflecting broader cost pressures across India’s food supply chain. Recent inflation data indicate that higher prices for milk, dairy products, and eggs were among the factors driving food inflation upward in May 2026, as persistent heat conditions and increased production costs…