EU SMP Demand May Rise as Super El Niño Threatens Supply
Demand for European skimmed milk powder (SMP) could strengthen significantly if a potential Super El Niño disrupts milk production and agricultural output across key dairy-producing regions, according to analysis from CZ App. The report highlights that extreme weather linked to a strong El Niño event could impact global dairy supply chains, creating tighter market conditions…
Mother Dairy Rules Out Immediate Milk Price Hike
Mother Dairy has announced that it has no immediate plans to increase milk prices further despite ongoing cost pressures in the dairy sector. The company cited a comfortable milk supply situation and stable procurement conditions as key reasons for holding prices steady, providing temporary relief to consumers following the recent ₹2 per litre milk price…
Nestlé Cuts Dairy Supply Chain Emissions by 26%
Global food giant Nestlé has reported a 26% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its dairy supply chain since 2018, highlighting significant progress toward its broader net-zero and sustainability goals. The achievement comes as the company continues to invest heavily in regenerative agriculture, climate-smart dairy farming and methane reduction initiatives across major milk-producing regions worldwide….
Punjab Dairy Farmers Protest Over Fake Dairy Products
Dairy farmers in Punjab staged a dramatic protest in Amritsar by pouring milk onto roads to highlight growing concerns over the proliferation of adulterated and synthetic dairy products in the market. The demonstration was organized by members of the Progressive Dairy Farmers Association (PDFA), who alleged that the unchecked sale of fake dairy products is…
Mother Dairy Launches Eco-Friendly Milk Pouch
Mother Dairy has unveiled what it describes as India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch, marking a major sustainability milestone for the country’s dairy industry ahead of World Environment Day. The innovative packaging will initially be introduced for Mother Dairy’s Cow Milk variant across the Delhi-NCR market from June 5, 2026, with the company aiming to…
Centre Boosts Mizoram Dairy Sector Growth
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening Mizoram’s dairy sector during the Regional Review Meeting for Northeastern States held in Aizawl. The programme focused on accelerating growth in fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying while improving rural livelihoods and cooperative development across the Northeast. During the event, the…
India Leads Global Dairy Race in 2025
India has retained its position as the world’s largest milk-producing country in 2025, reinforcing its dominance in the global dairy sector. According to global dairy rankings, India produces more milk than any other nation, supported by its vast network of smallholder farmers, large bovine population and strong domestic demand. The country contributes roughly one-fourth of…
NZ Dairy Sector Flags Gaps in India FTA
New Zealand’s dairy industry has highlighted major limitations in the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the deal offers limited gains for dairy exporters despite broader benefits for other sectors. According to submissions made by the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) to Parliament’s select committee, the side agreement linked to the…
Mississippi Becomes First State to Ban Lab-Grown Dairy
Mississippi has become the first US state to ban the manufacture, sale and distribution of lab-grown dairy products after House Bill 1153 was enacted in March 2026. The new law, which takes effect from July 1, 2026, prohibits any “cell-cultured dairy product” intended to replicate or substitute for milk and derived from animal cells cultured…
Centre Boosts Mizoram Dairy Sector Growth
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has announced a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening Mizoram’s dairy sector during the Regional Review Meeting for Northeastern States held in Aizawl. The programme focused on accelerating growth in fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying while improving rural livelihoods and cooperative development across the Northeast. During the event, the…