Herd Expansion Fuels Dairy Industry Growth
The Philippine dairy industry is expected to sustain its growth momentum in 2026, supported by herd expansion, rising domestic milk demand and government-backed dairy development programs. According to the National Dairy Authority (NDA), the value of dairy production at constant 2018 prices increased by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2026, improving from 5.1% growth…
Protein Demand Reshapes Global Dairy Markets
Global dairy markets are witnessing a major structural reset as soaring milk production collides with rapidly rising demand for protein-focused dairy ingredients, according to a new market analysis by CZ App. While global milk supply continues to expand across key exporting regions, the market is increasingly being repriced around protein value rather than traditional dairy…
FAO Food Price Index Hits 3-Year High
Global food prices climbed for the third consecutive month in April 2026, with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index rising to 130.7 points — its highest level since February 2023. The index increased 1.6% from March, driven mainly by surging vegetable oil, meat and cereal prices amid escalating global energy costs…
Chocolate Recall Highlights Hidden Milk Allergy Risks
A fresh chocolate recall in the United States has once again highlighted the critical importance of accurate allergen labeling in the food and dairy industry. CBSL Commissary LLC, operating as Winfield’s Chocolate Bar, has voluntarily recalled five dark chocolate products after “milk” was accidentally omitted from the ingredient declaration on product labels. The affected products…
Milky Mist’s Value-Added Dairy Strategy Fuels Growth
Tamil Nadu-based dairy brand Milky Mist is rapidly emerging as one of India’s strongest value-added dairy companies by moving beyond the traditional liquid milk business and focusing on premium, high-margin dairy products. The company’s business model is built around paneer, cheese, curd, butter, ghee, yoghurt, ice cream and ready-to-cook products — categories that offer significantly…
Heatwaves Threaten India’s Dairy Supply Chain
India’s dairy supply chain is facing mounting pressure as temperatures across several regions cross 45°C, raising serious concerns around milk safety, spoilage and cold-chain efficiency. Experts warn that extreme heatwaves are no longer just a climate issue — they are rapidly becoming a major food safety and public health challenge for the dairy industry. (https://www.boldsky.com/)…
USDA Restores Whole Milk in US Schools
The U.S. dairy industry received a major boost after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially implemented the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act,” restoring whole milk and 2% milk options in federal Child Nutrition Programs for children and adults aged 2 years and above. Announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on May 8,…
Parag Milk Foods Q4 Profit Jumps 23%
Parag Milk Foods reported a strong Q4FY26 performance with consolidated net profit rising 23.31% to ₹40.14 crore, driven by higher sales across key categories. The company had posted a profit of ₹32.55 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Total income for the January–March 2026 quarter increased to ₹945.34 crore from ₹918.25 crore a year ago….
NDDB’s GauSort Boosts Female Calf Births
India’s dairy sector is witnessing a major transformation as the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) expands the use of its indigenous bovine gender-sorting technology, GauSort, across multiple states. Developed by NDDB in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, the technology is helping farmers achieve nearly 91% female…
Sikkim Milk Reaches MG Marg
In a major boost to Sikkim’s cooperative dairy sector, the Sikkim Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. has inaugurated its first-ever exclusive “Sikkim Milk” outlet at MG Marg in Gangtok, marking a key step in connecting rural dairy farmers directly with urban consumers. The outlet, located opposite Titanic Park, was inaugurated by Animal Husbandry Minister Puran…