Dairy giants rush to recall infant formula after contamination scare
Three of the world’s largest dairy companies are recalling and blocking batches of infant milk formula after a contamination scare that began with Nestle widened on Wednesday to French groups Danone and Lactalis. The recalls highlight how a single compromised ingredient can spread through the tightly regulated infant nutrition sector, triggering swift action from regulators and…
Dairy Giants Scale Protein to Target India’s Nutrition Gap
India’s dairy sector—spanning both legacy cooperatives and agile private players—is aggressively enhancing protein content across product lines to address a national dietary deficit. Market-research firm IMARC valuations placed India’s milk-protein market at USD 241 million in 2024, projected to nearly USD 400 million by 2033, with whey protein alone growing at a 5–6% CAGR . The NDDB is enabling cooperatives…
Dairy Giants Lag on Methane Cuts, Report Finds
A recent report by the Changing Markets Foundation reveals that major global dairy companies are inadequately addressing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas contributing significantly to climate change. Animal agriculture accounts for 32% of global methane emissions, with cattle farming being a primary source. Despite this, an assessment of 20 leading dairy and coffee shop…