EU Dairy Prices Slide, Butter Falls 16.6%
Dairy prices across the European Union have recorded a year-on-year decline, with butter and other milk-derived oils and fats falling sharply by 16.6%, while cheese prices declined 2.3% between June 2025 and June 2026, according to Eurostat data released on August 13, 2026. The figures are based on the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP),…
Parag Milk Foods Bets ₹105 Crore on Cheese Growth
Parag Milk Foods has approved an investment of ₹105 crore to double its cheese manufacturing capacity from 60 metric tonnes per day (MT/day) to 120 MT/day, with the expansion expected to be completed by FY28. The investment will be funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt and is aimed at meeting rising demand…
Russia Ships $12.5M Dairy Products to Belarus
Russia exported dairy products worth $12.5 million to Belarus during the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by Agroexport, the export promotion center of the Russian Agriculture Ministry. Belarus emerged as the third-largest destination for Russian dairy exports during the period, following Kazakhstan, which imported more than $30 million worth of products, and…
Indian Cheesemaker Wins Big in Brazil
Mumbai: Indian artisanal cheesemaker Mausam Narang has gained global recognition after winning top honours at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, where India secured four medals—one Super Gold, two Gold, and one Silver—marking a significant milestone for the country’s emerging artisanal cheese sector. The awards highlight the growing global acceptance of…
Global Cheese & Alternatives Market Trends Evolve
The cheese and cheese alternatives market is undergoing steady transformation, with global cheese sales and volumes projected to grow at a CAGR of 3% and 2% respectively through 2027, driven by rising incomes, westernised diets, and expanding retail and foodservice access in emerging markets. At the same time, innovation in the category is accelerating, with…
Saputo USA Expands Portfolio with 3 New Products
Saputo USA has announced the launch of three new dairy products—cold foam, portion control (PC) creamers, and a mozzarella & smoked gouda cheese blend, as part of its innovation push in the foodservice and hospitality segments, with the products showcased at the 2026 International Pizza Expo. The new Saputo cold foam is designed to elevate…