Four Ludhiana Dairy Owners Booked Over Waste Disposal
Cow dung management is becoming a compliance issue—not just a sanitation issue—for dairy farms. Four dairy owners from Ludhiana’s Haibowal Dairy Complex have been booked for allegedly disposing of cow dung into drains, with the waste eventually reaching the effluent treatment plant (ETP). The Punjab Agricultural University police station registered two FIRs on Friday following…
Dairy Firms Shift Up the Value Chain for Better Returns
India’s dairy industry is increasingly moving beyond its traditional volume engine—liquid milk—as companies pursue higher-value categories such as cheese, paneer, yoghurt, ghee, ice cream and protein-led products. Rising health awareness, urbanisation and the convenience economy are accelerating this shift, while intense price competition continues to make basic liquid milk a relatively low-return business. The opportunity…
Milma Launches 4 New Value-Added Products
Kerala’s dairy cooperative Milma has launched four new value-added products as it expands beyond traditional milk and curd offerings and responds to changing consumer preferences. The new range includes Milma Paneer Pops in Peri-Peri and Chettinad flavours, Milma Sweetened Yogurt and Milma Blueberry-Flavoured Yogurt. The products were launched by Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy…
Dairy’s Next Big Opportunity: Formalisation & Premiumisation
Amul Managing Director Jayen Mehta has highlighted the vast growth potential of India’s dairy sector, stressing that the industry must balance premiumisation with affordability while accelerating the formalisation of the dairy market. Speaking during an ET programme on “The New India Blueprint: Cities, Consumers, and the Business of Aspiration,” Mehta said the shift towards premium…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Ghee and Retail Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken strict enforcement action against two food businesses, suspending the licence of Marche Retail Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, for 30 days and prohibiting Daman-based SDP Industries Pvt Ltd from selling all variants of its ghee products over serious food-safety and compliance concerns. In the case…
Dairy-Free Yogurt Brands Ranked: What Stands Out?
The dairy-free yogurt category is evolving rapidly, with products becoming thicker, more flavorful and more diverse, according to a recent Tasting Table review that ranked seven dairy-free yogurt brands from worst to best. The review evaluated products primarily on flavor, texture and variety, while price was not considered in determining the rankings. The ranking placed…
Hay Prices Nearly Double in Tamil Nadu Amid Supply Crunch
Tamil Nadu’s livestock farmers are facing a sharp increase in hay prices, with the shortage directly affecting milk production. Hay is currently selling at around ₹300 per 10 kg in several southern districts and ₹320 for 10 kg in Dharmapuri, as scanty rainfall, prolonged heat and declining fodder availability squeeze supplies. In Dharmapuri, farmer P….
Bihar Dairy Cooperatives Among India’s Best Performers
Bihar’s dairy cooperatives have emerged as some of the best-performing cooperative dairy networks in the country, according to a government official, highlighting the sector’s growing contribution to the State’s rural economy and the livelihoods of thousands of dairy farmers. The improvement has been attributed to efficient management practices, government support and active participation of milk…
Karnataka Plans Fodder Mini-Kits for Dairy Farmers
Karnataka’s Animal Husbandry Department has proposed distributing fodder mini-kits to dairy farmers to address fodder shortages that are putting pressure on livestock owners and milk production. The proposal is aimed at encouraging farmers to cultivate fodder and improve the availability of feed for dairy animals, particularly as inadequate fodder can directly affect animal health, productivity…
Ladakh Plans Major Push to Expand Dairy Sector
Ladakh is looking to expand organised dairy activity and increase milk production by strengthening farmer linkages, cattle breeding, fodder development and milk collection networks, with the administration focusing on making dairy processing more remunerative for rural producers. During a review of the Ladakh Oma Dairy Plant in Leh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra called for stronger…