KMF Urged to Expand Dairy Support to Bhovi Community
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the state government to ensure that economic empowerment initiatives effectively benefit the Bhovi community, with a special focus on expanding livelihood opportunities through the dairy sector. Chairing a review meeting of the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation, the Chief Minister instructed the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) to formulate special programmes…
Akshayakalpa Builds ₹700 Cr Dairy Enterprise
Akshayakalpa Organic, founded by Shashi Kumar, has grown into a ₹700 crore dairy enterprise by building a farmer-centric business model instead of owning farms. Speaking on the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Kumar revealed that the company now generates approximately ₹60 crore in monthly revenue while working with 2,800 farmers, including 1,200 women farmers. Rather than…
Danone Challenges Chobani’s Protein Claims
French dairy major Danone has filed a lawsuit against Chobani in a New York district court, alleging that Chobani’s “20G Protein” yogurt range misleads consumers by suggesting it delivers the same protein density as Danone’s Oikos Pro products. According to the complaint, Chobani achieves its 20g protein claim in single-serve products by using a 6.7oz…
Plastic Shortages Threaten Global Food Prices
Food prices could remain elevated even after recent geopolitical disruptions ease, as shortages of plastic packaging materials continue to ripple through global food supply chains. According to Bloomberg, disruptions linked to the Iran conflict and restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have reduced supplies of naphtha—the primary feedstock for plastic production—leading to higher…
Milk Blending Protest Targets Adulteration Concerns
In a symbolic protest against milk adulteration and what they describe as inconsistent quality standards, dairy farmers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, introduced mock milk variants labeled M0, M20, M50, and M100, drawing a comparison with India’s ethanol-blended fuel categories such as E20 petrol. Under the demonstration, M0 represented pure milk, while M20 and M50 symbolized milk…
Swiss-Led Group to Invest $100M in Vietnam Dairy Plant
A Swiss-led investor consortium headed by Swiss Asia Partner SA has announced plans to invest approximately US$100 million in the Be Milk dairy manufacturing plant in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, marking a significant boost to the country’s dairy processing sector. The project will be developed in two phases through a partnership and franchise agreement with…
Fake Milk Industry Evolves as Counterfeit Dairy Surges
India’s dairy sector is facing a growing challenge from counterfeit and adulterated products as fraudsters increasingly target high-volume dairy categories such as milk, ghee, khoya, paneer, and cheese. According to the ASPA-CRISIL State of Counterfeiting in India report, reported counterfeiting incidents across India increased 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared with 2018, with…
Danone Acquires MADE Group in Protein Growth Push
French dairy and nutrition giant Danone has agreed to acquire Australian food and beverage company MADE Group as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the fast-growing high-protein nutrition market across the Asia-Pacific region. MADE Group, known for brands including Cocobella coconut water, yogurts, and Rokeby protein smoothies, generated more than €300 million…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Cheap Milk Entering Bengaluru
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified action against the supply of low-cost milk entering Bengaluru through informal and potentially non-compliant channels, amid concerns over food safety and quality standards. Authorities have launched inspections and enforcement measures targeting milk being transported into the city at unusually low prices, raising suspicions about…
Aavin Milk Supply Faces Disruption Amid Distributor Strike
Milk supply across parts of Tamil Nadu could face disruptions as Aavin distributors in Madurai launched a strike over pending demands related to distribution operations and dealer concerns. The protest is expected to impact the movement and availability of Aavin milk packets in several areas if the issue remains unresolved. According to reports, distributors have…