Year end review of Animal Husbandry and Dairy for the year 2025
Hon’ble Prime Minister inaugurates Regional Center of Excellence (CoE) for Indigenous Breeds established at Motihari with an investment of Rs 33.80 crore. Genotyping of 75000 animals from the first IVF laboratory of North Eastern region towards milk production and breed improvement. The livestock sector continues to strengthen India’s agricultural economy; It is growing at a…
Chobani & fairlife Among Most Read Dairy Industry Stories in 2025
Dairy Foods has published its list of the top 10 most-read industry stories of 2025, with a notable prominence of brands like Chobani and fairlife, reflecting strong reader engagement with developments involving these high-growth dairy players. The ranking highlights how consumer interest in product innovation and processor performance continues to shape sector discourse. Among the…
2025’s Mega Dairy Deals: $6B+ in M&A Activity
Lactalis, Fonterra, Unilever, and European cooperatives reshape global dairy landscape through transformational acquisitions, spin-offs, and strategic mergers totaling billions. General Mills’ $2.1 billion divestment of its North American yogurt business marked one of 2025’s defining “elephant deals,” fundamentally reshaping the continent’s yogurt competitive landscape as the CPG major refocused on core segments including pet food,…
NDRI hosts its first Dairy Festival on National Milk Day
On 26 November 2025, to mark National Milk Day — the birth anniversary of Verghese Kurien — NDRI at Karnal organised its first-ever “Dairy Festival-2025,” drawing strong public participation and wide interest. The festival was inaugurated by NDRI Director Dheer Singh, who lit the ceremonial lamp and toured exhibition stalls showcasing the institute’s latest research…
Ireland’s National Dairy Conference: Preparing for 2025
Teagasc has called dairy farmers, industry leaders, and policy-makers to its annual National Dairy Conference to “Prepare for the Year Ahead.” The event is expected to set the tone for Ireland’s dairy direction in 2025, covering critical themes such as sustainability, profitability, and innovation. Speakers will include leading researchers, farmers with on-the-ground experience, and business…
Nestlé India’s dairy push: heritage meets innovation in 2025
Nestlé India is placing dairy squarely at the heart of its growth strategy, as revealed by Manav Sahni (Business Head – Dairy Business) ahead of his session at the forthcoming Pitch BrandTalk 2025 in Delhi. Sahni will speak on the theme “Dairy: At The Heart of Nestlé India” and outline how the company is combining…
India’s milk demand to surge further in 2025
India’s milk consumption is poised for further expansion in 2025, buoyed by improving incomes, changing consumption habits and stronger organised dairy infrastructure. According to FAS’s recent Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report, household demand for fluid milk in India is set to reach around 91 million metric tons (MMT) in 2025, up from about 89…
Indian Finalist Entries Lead at 2025 IDF Dairy Awards
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced the finalists for the 2025 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, set to be presented on 21 October during the IDF World Dairy Summit in Santiago, Chile. The global awards, now in their fourth year, attracted over 125 entries from 23 countries, celebrating pioneering initiatives that align…
GDT price index fell by 4.1% which is largest in 2025
GDT price index fall by 4.1% is highest in this year. Here is a summary of the results from the latest GDT Trading Event.As expected the index plummeted by 4.1% . It was slightly more than the expectations. Major agencies including Rabobank are also suggesting a cautious approach . The major reason being that the traction…
Milk Production and Trade flows Outlook (2025)-FAO
Global Milk Production Asia Asia remains the key driver of global milk production growth. Herd expansion and productivity improvements in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan are boosting output, helping Asia offset falls in other regions. China, however, faces a slowdown due to low farm-gate prices and persistent cost pressures, leading to output constraints . America Strong…