India-Japan Dairy Ties Expand Into Circular Economy
India and Japan are deepening cooperation in the dairy sector, moving beyond traditional milk production into biogas, clean energy, premium dairy products and circular economy initiatives. A key focus of the partnership is the development of compressed biogas (CBG) projects through dairy cooperatives, which convert cattle dung into clean fuel and organic fertilizers, creating additional…
Arla-DMK Merger Creates Europe’s Dairy Giant
Arla Foods and Germany’s DMK Group are set to complete one of the largest mergers in European dairy history on June 1, 2026, creating Europe’s leading farmer-owned dairy cooperative with more than 11,200 dairy farmers across seven countries, annual revenues exceeding €20 billion and a combined milk pool of 19.4 billion kg. The merger received…
India’s Whey Gap Exposes Dairy Processing Challenge
India’s rapidly growing demand for whey protein is exposing a major structural gap in the country’s dairy industry, as the world’s largest milk producer continues to rely heavily on imports for supplement-grade whey. According to industry experts cited by Business Standard, India still imports nearly 80-90% of its whey protein requirements despite producing over 239…
RTD Dairy Drinks Fuel Global Growth Trends
Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages are emerging as one of the fastest-growing opportunities for the global dairy industry, driven by rising consumer demand for protein, convenience, gut health and premium nutrition products. According to DairyReporter, the global RTD beverage market is projected to approach nearly $1.5 trillion by the mid-2030s, representing around 67% growth from 2026 levels….
mooMark, Akiba Farm Partner for Dairy Innovation
mooMark Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stellapps Technologies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Akiba Farm Holdings to develop premium gelato products and strengthen dairy innovation collaboration between India and Japan. The partnership combines mooMark’s technology-driven and fully traceable dairy supply chain network, spanning more than 42,000 villages across 17…
New Tech Enhances Accuracy of Milk Safety Testing
Researchers and dairy technology experts are highlighting the growing role of advanced analytical technologies in improving milk safety, quality control and adulteration detection across the dairy industry. According to a report published by AZoM, modern testing methods such as spectroscopy, chromatography, biosensors and rapid microbial detection systems are helping dairy processors identify contaminants, adulterants and…
Teagasc Leads Climate-Smart Dairy Push in Eritrea
Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is leading the Climate Smart Agriculture Research and Innovation Support for Dairy Value Chains in Eritrea (CSARIDE) project aimed at transforming Eritrea’s dairy sector through climate-smart and sustainable farming practices. The EU-funded initiative, launched in 2020 with a budget of about €4 million and a duration of…
Orah Nutrichem Gets Patent for Milk Stability Innovation
Pune-based Orah Nutrichem has secured a patent for its milk-soluble Vitamin E innovation aimed at improving milk stability and shelf life, marking a significant development for the dairy and food processing industry. The company’s research focuses on using tocotrienol-based natural Vitamin E solutions to enhance oxidation control and maintain quality in milk and dairy products….
Balanced Dairy Blends Eye Mainstream Growth
The emerging “balanced dairy” category, which combines animal and plant proteins in dairy products, is gaining renewed industry attention as manufacturers look to improve sustainability, manage costs, and meet evolving consumer preferences. According to the Balanced Protein Consortium, a balanced protein product replaces 30% of animal-based ingredients with plant-derived ingredients, creating hybrid dairy solutions positioned…
AGRANA Sees Functional Dairy Demand Rising
AGRANA is witnessing a major shift in dairy innovation as fruit preparations increasingly evolve beyond flavor enhancement to become functional carriers for protein, fiber, and gut health solutions in dairy products. According to Manon Noe, Global Director of Portfolio Development, Marketing and Innovation at AGRANA’s fruit division, dairy manufacturers are rapidly adopting protein-forward, fiber-enriched, and…