Kinisla and Teagasc Renew Dairy Innovation Programme
Kinisla and Teagasc have launched a renewed three-year Joint Dairy Programme, “Innovating for Success,” building on a partnership that has continued for more than 30 years. Launched at Teagasc Moorepark on September 4, the programme aims to strengthen the technical performance, profitability and sustainability of Kinisla milk suppliers through practical, farm-focused learning and access to…
Yili Retains World’s Most Valuable Dairy Brand Title
Yili has retained its position as the world’s most valuable dairy brand, according to Brand Finance’s Food & Drink Report 2026, with its brand value rising 29% to US$14.5 billion. The Chinese dairy major’s diversified portfolio spans liquid milk, milk powder, yoghurt, ice cream and nutrition products, helping it capture demand for healthier and more…
FruBon Targets ₹300 Crore as Dairy Brand Scales
Jaipur-based dairy and ice-cream startup FruBon, built by banker-turned-entrepreneur Rahul Verma, his brother Rohit Verma and their father DD Verma, is targeting ₹300 crore in revenue this year as it expands beyond its regional roots. The family’s dairy journey began in 2004 with Dev Milk Foods, which transported milk, while the idea for FruBon emerged…
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…
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…
Lactose-Free Dairy Emerges as Growth Frontier
Lactose-free dairy is emerging as a potential high-growth, value-added opportunity for India’s dairy industry, driven by changing consumer preferences and widespread lactose malabsorption. According to a 2015 study by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), an estimated 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers, while industry estimates cited in the report place…
Milky Mist IPO: Growth Meets Premium Valuation
Milky Mist Dairy Food is entering the IPO market with a business model built around premium, value-added dairy products rather than conventional liquid milk. The company’s IPO, scheduled for 11–13 August 2026, comprises a ₹1,553 crore issue, including a ₹1,428 crore fresh issue and ₹125 crore Offer for Sale (OFS), with a price band of…
Lactose-Free Dairy Emerges as Growth Frontier
Lactose-free dairy is emerging from a niche health category into a potential high-growth, value-added opportunity for India’s dairy industry, as changing consumer preferences and widespread lactose malabsorption create an underserved market. According to a 2015 study by the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI), an estimated 60–74% of Indians are lactose mal-absorbers,…
Parag Milk Foods Bets ₹105 Crore on Cheese Growth
Parag Milk Foods has approved an investment of ₹105 crore to double its cheese manufacturing capacity from 60 metric tonnes per day (MT/day) to 120 MT/day, with the expansion expected to be completed by FY28. The investment will be funded through a mix of internal accruals and debt and is aimed at meeting rising demand…
Location Intelligence Can Transform Dairy Operations
Location intelligence is emerging as a powerful digital tool for dairy companies seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and make data-driven decisions across the value chain. By integrating geographic data with enterprise systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, dairy businesses can visualise milk procurement routes, customer locations, processing facilities, distributors, and retail networks on interactive…