‘Milk’ Label Battle Sparks Industry Debate
A growing policy debate around the use of dairy-related terms for plant-based products is highlighting tensions between traditional dairy players and alternative producers, with repeated legislative efforts in the United States—such as the DAIRY PRIDE Act—seeking to restrict words like “milk,” “cheese,” and “yogurt” բացառively to animal-derived products. The dairy industry, which supports over 3…
Rural India Needs Tax Reform Push
Rural India’s growth cannot rely solely on government schemes, as structural tax reforms are essential to boost incomes and sustainability, particularly in agriculture and dairy sectors. The article highlights that while numerous welfare schemes exist, they often fail to address core income challenges, whereas tax relief can directly improve farmers’ net earnings and incentivise value…
TN Dairy Farmers Flag Neglect of Core Issues
Dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu have raised serious concerns over the lack of attention to their core issues, warning that persistent gaps in policy support and implementation are affecting the sustainability of the sector. Farmer representatives highlighted that despite the state’s strong dairy ecosystem, key structural challenges remain unresolved, impacting both productivity and income stability….
PLI Scheme Drives ₹9,200 Cr Food Investment
India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Food Processing Industries has attracted over ₹9,200 crore (₹9,207 crore) in investments from 168 approved applicants as of December 31, 2025, significantly boosting the country’s food processing ecosystem. The scheme has already created processing and preservation capacity of around 35 lakh metric tonnes per annum, while total incentives worth…
Chhattisgarh Cracks Down on Fertiliser Hoarding
Chhattisgarh has intensified action against fertiliser hoarding and black marketing, as part of a broader push to ensure timely availability of inputs while promoting sustainable and organic farming practices across the state. Authorities have strengthened monitoring mechanisms and warned of strict action against traders found violating supply norms. The state government is simultaneously encouraging farmers…
Women Farmers Drive India’s Dairy Backbone
Women farmers are emerging as the invisible backbone of India’s agriculture and dairy ecosystem, contributing 60–75% of total agricultural labour while forming nearly 80% of marginal farmers, yet remaining significantly under-recognised in policy and ownership structures. Their role spans the entire value chain—from sowing and livestock management to post-harvest handling—while also contributing an estimated 3.5…
Swiss Court Bans ‘Milk’ Label for Oat Drinks
In a landmark ruling, Switzerland’s Federal Court has prohibited plant-based beverages from using the term “milk,” reinforcing strict food labelling laws that reserve the word exclusively for animal-derived products. The decision came after the court rejected an appeal by Danone Switzerland—by a 4–1 vote—over its oat-based drink marketed with the phrase “This is not milk,”…