Cow Milk and New Booths Launched Under Delhi Milk Scheme
The Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) marked a significant milestone with the launch of new dairy products and the distribution of booth allotment letters at a special event held on 13th August 2025, at the NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The event was graced by Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)…
DDC Nepal struggles to sell 600 tons of dairy products
The Dairy Development Corporation (DDC), a government-owned enterprise, has failed to sell 600 tons of powdered milk and butter despite issuing a public notice on June 7 to clear ageing stock. The notice aimed to adjust prices and offload 300 tons each of powdered milk and butter nearing expiration. The DDC’s effort to sell products worth…
GST Cuts may Bring Relief to Dairy Products
In a major boost for the dairy sector, the GST Council is reportedly preparing a reduction in GST rates on key household consumables—potentially extending benefits to milk, curd, paneer, and other dairy items. The proposal, announced shortly after income-tax relief to middle-class consumers, would ease the tax burden on pre-packaged dairy, currently attracting up to…
Retail Inflation down but prices of milk and dairy products sticky
India’s retail inflation cooled to a six-year low of 2.82% in May 2025, easing from 3.16% in April and 4.8% a year ago, driven by a sharp moderation in food prices, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This marks the fourth consecutive month of sub-4% inflation—the longest…
Milma in talks to export dairy products to U.S., Europe
The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, is in talks with international business networks to export its high-value dairy products to the U.S. and Europe. Milma Chairman K.S. Mani said the milk cooperative was exploring the export potential of its long-shelf-life products, such as clarified butter (ghee) and milk powder, from…
United States may seek agri & dairy market access in BTA
The United States (US) is expected to request more market access from India in sectors such as agriculture and dairy products, ethanol, and medical devices as part of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) that both countries aim to finalize within the next eight months, reported Business Standard. “The US will ask for major concessions in dairy and…
Fact Check: Bovaer’s active ingredient not detected
There is no evidence that the active ingredient in Bovaer, an emissions-reducing additive fed to cows, is present in dairy products that are eventually consumed by humans, contrary to suggestion made by social media users sharing a document that warns against direct contact with the product. Dairy producer Arla Foods a joint initiative with British supermarkets…
UK bans German dairy products after FMD case
Britain has banned imports of German pork, lamb, beef and dairy products to prevent foot-and-mouth disease spreading to the UK after a case of the disease was confirmed last Friday on the outskirts of Berlin. As well as prohibiting imports of ham, bacon, salami and cheese, the measure bans the import of live cattle, sheep…
Nepal Considers India’s Request for Importing Dairy Products
India has raised concerns about the challenges its milk exporters face in Nepal. In response, Nepal has agreed to consider easing imports of certain dairy products like whey and cheese. This development emerged during the India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee meeting on Trade, Transit, and Cooperation to Combat Unauthorised Trade, held in Kathmandu from January 10-11. The…
Heritage Foods posts Q4 profit surges on strong demand for dairy products
India’s Heritage Foods reported a more than two-fold jump in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its dairy products amid higher milk prices. The dairy producer’s consolidated net profit from continuing operations rose to ₹405 million ($4.9 million) for the quarter ended March 31, from ₹179.3 million a year earlier. Revenue from…