India–US Mini‑Deal Stalls Over Agri, Dairy & GM Crops
India has toughened its position on issues related to agriculture and dairy as negotiations in Washington entered a crucial stage, posing challenges on efforts to close a mini deal before July 9, a government official said on Monday. The official added that the stay of the Indian team, headed by special secretary in the department…
Dairy operator dies by suicide under bank debt pressure
A 52-year-old dairy businessman died by suicide at the MGR Bus Stand on Friday, after a private bank from whom he had obtained a Rs 3-crore loan in 2022, sealed his dairy products firm earlier in the day for not paying the interest due for seven months, the police said. According to the Mattuthavani police,…
Delhi CM Proposes Bio‑CNG Plants Near Dairy Clusters
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for the identification of suitable land near urban dairy clusters to establish bio‑CNG plants, promoting conversion of dairy and wet waste into clean energy. The government will work closely with Delhi’s Milk & Dairy Development Department and the Municipal Corporation to locate sites capable of processing dairy effluent and…
Country Delight Enters Plant-Based with Affordable Oat Drink
Country Delight, the trusted Gurugram-based dairy and kitchen staples brand, has broadened its horizon by launching an Oats Beverage—marking its entry into India’s booming plant-based dairy alternatives segment . Priced at ₹40 for a 400 ml pack, the beverage is available exclusively through the Country Delight app, targeting urban, health-conscious consumers . Crafted from premium Australian…
Amul, Mother Dairy, Nandini Dominate 2025 Brand Finance Rankings
The 2025 Brand Finance India 100 report highlights the supremacy of dairy brands in India’s food sector. Amul retains its top position with a brand valuation of US $4.1 billion, reinforcing its deep-rooted consumer trust and expansive distribution network . Hot on its heels is Mother Dairy, which climbed from third to second place, valued at US $1.15 billion,…
Tamil Nadu Launches ‘White Wave’ to Revive Failing Milk Co‑ops
Tamil Nadu’s Milk and Dairy Development Department has introduced the “White Wave” scheme to overhaul and revitalize struggling milk co-operatives across the state. Aiming to stem recurring closures—where hundreds of co-ops have become defunct—the initiative targets infrastructure upgrades, digitization, direct-incentive models, and capacity-building measures. Key elements include: Digitization of primary co-operatives—building on prior rollouts of…
Hotter days, leaner yields: Sirsa’s dairy output dips to new low
A relentless heatwave sweeping across Sirsa district has taken a toll on dairy farming, with milk production plunging sharply this June. Data from the Vita Milk Plant shows that milk collection has dropped to just 13.88 lakh kilograms till June 20, marking a nearly 60% decline since March, when production peaked at over 33.8 lakh…
Magnum Enters into Share Purchase Agreement to Buy 61.9% Stake of Kwality Wall’s India
The Magnum Ice Cream Company has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 61.9% of the stake in Kwality Wall’s from Unilever Group. The FMCG major Hindustan Unilever had earlier announced in-principle approval to demerge the ice cream business into an independent listed entity. Additionally, the firm had proposed that the shareholders of HUL would receive shares…
Punjab Dairy Farmers Get Big Boost: 30,000 cattle insured
In a major boost to dairy farming sector in the state, the Punjab Dairy Development Department has achieved a significant milestone by insuring 30,598 milch cattle across the state in just one year to provide crucial financial security to dairy farmers and safeguarding their livelihoods, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy…
UP Government to Boost Milk Producers’ Income-Yogi
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday affirmed Uttar Pradesh’s commitment to increasing the income of milk producers, strengthening rural economies built around livestock, and ensuring high-quality dairy products for consumers. He was speaking at an event to mark the MoU signing between Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Dairy Federation (PCDF) and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for…