Synlait Reviews Strategy Amid Global Dairy Challenges

New Zealand-based Synlait Milk Ltd. is undertaking a strategic review to strengthen its financial position and improve profitability as it navigates a challenging global dairy market. The company is focusing on tighter capital discipline, reviewing its asset base and aligning production capacity with customer demand while prioritizing core manufacturing facilities capable of supporting higher-margin contracts…

Epigamia Expands Capacity Amid Dairy Demand Surge

Epigamia is ramping up its manufacturing capacity to capitalize on India’s rapidly growing value-added dairy market, with backing from investor Verlinvest and a renewed focus on scaling production rather than pursuing a sale. The company is expanding production across its manufacturing network to meet rising demand for products such as Greek yoghurt, curd, milkshakes and…

Godrej Jersey Targets ₹1,000 Crore Protein Growth

Godrej Jersey has unveiled an ambitious ₹1,000 crore growth vision centered on repositioning everyday dairy products as mainstream sources of protein and functional nutrition, reflecting the rapid shift in Indian consumer preferences toward health-focused foods. The leading private dairy player, with operations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra, said milk, curd and…

Innovation Powers the Next Era of U.S. Dairy

As the United States marks 250 years of its agricultural heritage, the dairy industry is entering a new era driven by innovation, technology and data-led decision-making. According to Dairy Herd, modern dairy farms are combining advanced genetics, precision nutrition, automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and data analytics to improve productivity, animal welfare and sustainability while maintaining…

Cheese Snacks Drive Global Dairy Growth

The global cheese snacks market is emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments of the dairy industry, driven by rising demand for convenient, protein-rich and on-the-go foods, according to Spherical Insights. Consumers are increasingly seeking snacks that combine taste with nutrition, prompting manufacturers to expand portfolios with baked cheese crisps, cheese bites, puffs, sticks and…

Vinamilk Wins Five Global Dairy Innovation Awards

Vietnam’s leading dairy company, Vinamilk, has emerged as Southeast Asia’s only award-winning dairy brand at the 2026 World Dairy Innovation Awards, securing five awards from 17 finalist nominations across 11 categories during the Global Dairy Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The company won Best Children’s Dairy Product for Optimum A2 Pro+, Best Life-Stage Innovation for Sure…

Yili Showcases Functional Dairy Innovation at GDC

Chinese dairy leader Yili Group highlighted its latest advances in functional dairy products and precision nutrition at the 19th Global Dairy Congress held in Barcelona, Spain, from 17–18 June 2026. During the Industry Leadership session, Dr. Ignatius Szeto, Vice President of Yili Group, delivered a keynote titled “Creating High Value Functional Product Opportunities,” emphasizing that…

US Protein Boom Fuels Whey Supply Crunch

The surging demand for high-protein foods in the United States is creating an unprecedented shortage of whey protein, as the dairy industry struggles to expand processing capacity fast enough to meet consumer demand. According to CNBC, the boom is being driven by growing health consciousness, the popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and the rapid expansion…

National Dairy Month Highlights Dairy’s Economic Role

As the United States marked National Dairy Month in June, industry leaders and dairy advocates highlighted the sector’s critical contribution to nutrition, rural economies and agricultural sustainability. Originally launched as National Milk Month in 1937 to help stabilize dairy demand during periods of surplus production, the celebration has evolved into a broader recognition of dairy…

AI Cow Collars Lead India’s Farm Innovation Wave

A new wave of Indian agricultural innovations is helping farmers improve productivity, reduce risk and generate additional income, with several technologies showing strong potential for the dairy sector. According to The Better India, one of the standout innovations is the AI-powered “CowGPT” smart collar, which continuously monitors cattle health, activity, feeding behaviour and reproductive cycles,…