Quality over cost: New-age dairy brands on the rise

The growing demand for preservative-free and traceable dairy products, coupled with the adoption of quick commerce and direct-to-consumer (D2C) models, is fuelling the rise of new-age dairy brands. These startups are not only expanding rapidly but also attracting significant investor interest. In the past year alone, around nine dairy startups raised funding, with 5-6 brands such as…
Milking the market: Aavin aims for 65% share in five years

Aavin, Tamil Nadu’s government-run dairy cooperative, has set an ambitious goal to expand its market share to 65 per cent over the next five years, up from its current level of over 50 per cent. This target is driven by rising consumer demand and enhanced milk procurement strategies. Over the past three years, Aavin has…
Discovering the holistic impact of free-range grazing on cows

In today’s rapidly evolving dairy industry, the method of cow farming has undergone significant changes. Traditionally, cows roamed freely, grazing on open pastures, resulting in a more natural and balanced lifestyle. However, with the advent of genetic manipulation and the introduction of artificial high-protein diets, modern cows have been pushed to produce substantially higher quantities of…
Dairy farmers want new formula to calculate fat, SNF in milk

Dairy farmers have urged the government to implement a new system to calculate the quantum of fat and solids non fat (SNF) in milk procured by Aavin. Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Welfare Association general secretary M. G. Rajendran said that the current system, called the Modified Richmond Formula always led to milk having lesser SNF…
Vijaya Dairy Revises Milk Prices in Telangana

The Telangana Dairy Development Federation, popularly known as Vijaya Dairy, has announced a significant revision in milk procurement prices across the state, triggering mixed reactions among dairy farmers. The Telangana Dairy Development Federation, popularly known as Vijaya Dairy, has announced a significant revision in milk procurement prices across the state, triggering mixed reactions among dairy…
Trump’s tariffs to make Amul “preferred supplier of choice”

Amul which annually exports ₹1,000 crore worth dairy products across the globe, is rubbing its hands in glee. Though the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on India and other countries by the Trump administration is expected to make Amul products being sold in the United States expensive, Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)…
Parag Milk Share Price Spikes after Raising Rs 161 Crore

Parag Milk Foods share price jumped over 9% on Thursday after the company announced raising funds worth ₹161 crore by way of preferential issue of convertible warrants. Parag Milk Foods shares rallied as much as 9.56% to ₹185.00 apiece on the BSE. The Board of Directors of Parag Milk Foods, at its meeting held on April 3, approved…
Aavin is the cheapest cooperative milk brand in India

Milk and Dairy Development Minister R S Raja Kannappan on Wednesday informed the Assembly that Aavin milk is the most affordable among all state-owned cooperative brands, including Amul, Nandini and Milma, as well as private brands, with the price difference ranging from Rs 6 to Rs 16 per litre. He added that Aavin can ensure…
Saras Dairy Raises Milk Procurement Prices

Jaipur Saras Dairy has increased the price of milk procured from livestock farmers through milk producer cooperative societies by ₹0.50 per fat percentage, effective April 1st. This increase will benefit the livestock farmers. Jaipur Saras Dairy typically increases milk prices at the start of summer. The Focal Point (FPO) of Jaipur Saras Dairy has issued…
MilkLane to supply Rs 400+ crore worth of milk to Milky mist

MilkLane to supply 100KL of high-quality and fully traceable milk per day to Milky Mist under INR 400+ crore contract 95% of payments sent directly to farmers’ bank accounts, ensuring fair pricing, transparency, and financial inclusion MilkLane will employ its 100% Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC) model, First-in-India Stainless Steel can distribution system, and rigorous…