Two Indian Ghees Rank No. 6 Globally
Two Indian dairy products—GirOrganic’s A2 Gir Cow Ghee and Amul’s Pure Ghee—have secured the No. 6 position on TasteAtlas’ list of the “Best and Iconic Butters Around the World,” placing Indian ghee alongside products from major dairy-producing countries including Denmark, England, Belgium, France and Ireland. TasteAtlas said its ranking considered factors such as exceptional quality,…
Amul Named World’s Strongest Dairy Brand
India’s dairy cooperative giant Amul has been ranked the World’s Strongest Dairy Brand in the latest Brand Finance Food & Drink 2026 study, marking another major global recognition for India’s cooperative dairy model. According to the report, Amul’s brand value increased 22% to USD 5 billion, while its Brand Strength Index (BSI) score reached 93.0…
57 Tonnes of Milk Powder Declared Unsafe in Mandya
Two officials of the Mandya District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Societies Union Ltd. (MANMUL) have reportedly been suspended following the detection of 57 tonnes of skimmed milk powder that was declared unsafe due to adulteration concerns in Mandya, Karnataka. The action follows food-safety scrutiny of the milk powder and raises serious concerns over quality-control systems in…
Animall Turns Cattle Trade Into a ₹565-Crore Venture
Two IIT Delhi graduates have turned a fragmented cattle-trading market into a digital agritech business valued at around ₹565 crore. Animall, founded by Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, began as a small weekend project in 2019 after the founders identified a major gap in India’s largely unorganised cattle market, where farmers often relied on local…
Gujarat Startups Turn Dairy Innovation Into Solutions
Gujarat’s startup ecosystem is gaining momentum as the Central Government’s Department of Science and Technology identifies promising ventures and supports them with funding to convert innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. One standout example is Bignano Ventures, founded by Koumal Kalantri, which has developed a ₹220 blood-based pregnancy test for cows, buffaloes and goats that requires…
Punjab Bans Analogue Paneer for One Year
The Punjab government has imposed a one-year prohibition on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer being marketed as “paneer” across the state. The order was issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Punjab, with the move aimed at protecting public health and preventing consumers from being misled by…
Milkfood Plans A2 Ghee Launch, Invests ₹20 Crore
Milkfood Limited is expanding into India’s premium dairy segment with plans to introduce ghee made from A2 milk, as part of its strategy to strengthen its portfolio of value-added dairy products. The planned launch is aimed at consumers seeking differentiated products linked to quality, provenance and traditional dairy practices, while helping the company pursue higher…
FSSAI Proposes Red Warnings on High-FSS Foods
India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has proposed introducing red-coloured, hexagonal front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods that are high in specified levels of added saturated fat, added sugar and salt. The proposal was submitted to the Supreme Court through a six-page compliance affidavit on August 28, following the…
Mumbai Milk Prices Rise ₹9/Litre From September 1
Mumbai’s fresh milk market is set for a sharp price reset: wholesale milk prices will rise by ₹9 per litre, from ₹93 to ₹102, effective September 1, 2026. The increase comes just ahead of the festive season and reflects mounting dairy production costs. The revised rate, announced by the Bombay Milk Producers Association (BMPA), will…
Milma Sees Strong Dairy Sales During Onam
The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) recorded a 5.61% rise in milk sales and a 9.68% increase in curd sales during the Onam season, highlighting strong consumer demand for cooperative dairy products during the festive period. Between August 20 and 25, Milma sold 1,45,76,846.63 litres of milk and 18,09,331.50 kg of curd, compared with…