Technology, Automation, Packaging & Food Safety
Technology is now the backbone of modern dairying. From digital milk testing and traceability systems to smart factories and real-time quality monitoring, technology adoption is improving efficiency while reducing losses. Automation is addressing labour shortages and hygiene challenges, particularly in medium and large plants. Robotic handling, automated CIP, and intelligent filling lines are becoming standard…
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…
India Poised to Boost Dairy Exports As Milk Output Hits New High
Despite producing nearly a quarter of the world’s milk, India has been a marginal player in global dairy exports — responsible for only about 0.25% of global dairy trade even as the world market tops $33 billion annually. Official data shows India’s milk production surged to an estimated 247.87 million tonnes in FY25 and is…
China hits EU dairy industry with tariffs of up to 42.7%
China will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on certain dairy products imported from the EU from Tuesday after concluding the first phase of an anti-subsidy investigation widely seen as retaliation for the bloc’s electric vehicle tariffs. The tariffs will range from 21.9% to 42.7% – although most companies will pay about 30% – and…
Dairy industry hits back as drinks levy expands to milk drinks
In a controversial policy shift, the government decided to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) to include milk-based drinks such as flavored milks, yogurt drinks, bottled milkshakes and similar pre-packaged dairy beverages. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from industry representatives. Provision Trade Federation (PTF), which represents many food-processing and dairy-related firms in the…
Co-ops Key to Food Security: India’s Dairy Model Leads
According to an analysis by Reuters, cooperatives are emerging as essential to global food security and sustainable agrifood systems. The article highlights that during the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, numerous global examples underscored how member-owned structures deliver resilience, fairness and scalability. In India, the dairy cooperative model through Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul)…
Weakening of the Plant-Based “Boom”: The End of the Threat to the Dairy Industry?
The recent announcement that the word Meat will be dropped from the Beyond Meat name reveals something that many in the dairy industry sensed: the plant-based phenomenon was not as invincible as it was made out to be. For years, the idea of a “plant-based future” without animals echoed strongly in global markets. Companies like…
The dairy industry’s outsized political influence in Canada
Canada’s dairy sector wields considerable political power despite not matching the growth rate of other large agricultural industries Canada’s dairy farms are growing in size and shrinking in number, and the sector has failed to grow at the same rate as other large agricultural industries. Yet dairy farmers are largely protected from international competition by…
World Milk Day 2025 -Sip by Sip Building A Healthier Nation
Introduction From the first drop a baby tastes to the energy boost an athlete needs; milk stays with us through every stage of life. Rich in calcium, protein and essential nutrients, this simple white liquid plays a big role in building strong bones, boosting immunity and supporting overall health. Recognising its immense value, the world…
Burpless Cattle? Dairy Explores New Diets to Cut Methane
Researchers are testing innovative dietary strategies to reduce methane emissions from dairy cattle, a significant contributor to global greenhouse gases. By altering feed composition—such as incorporating seaweed additives or high-fat supplements—scientists aim to curb the methane expelled through cattle burps, which account for over 50% of dairy-related emissions. These trials, underway in multiple countries including…