A2 Yogurts Face Growing Scrutiny in Europe
A2 milk yogurts are increasingly being marketed as a premium dairy product with claims of improved digestibility and potential health benefits, but experts are questioning whether the science fully supports the growing marketing narrative. The products are made from milk containing only the A2 variant of beta-casein protein, rather than the mixture of A1 and…
NDRI Scholar Wins National Agri Hackathon Award
A research scholar from the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, has brought national recognition to the institute by winning top honours at the National Pune Agri Hackathon 2026, one of India’s largest agricultural innovation competitions. The award-winning innovation, named “ProtoFeeds,” secured first prize in the Renewable Energy and Agricultural Waste Management category. The project…
NRDC Transfers Mastitis Detection Technology to Industry
The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) has signed a licensing agreement with Navshali Innovations Private Limited for the transfer and commercialization of an indigenous Milk Mastitis Detection System developed by the CSIR-Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CEERI), Pilani. The agreement was formally exchanged in Pilani, Rajasthan, marking an important step toward accelerating the adoption of…
NZ Launches $45.85M Responsible Dairy Programme
New Zealand’s dairy sector has received a major boost with the launch of the Responsible Dairy Programme, a seven-year co-investment initiative led by DairyNZ aimed at improving productivity, sustainability and long-term competitiveness. Announced in June 2026, the programme is backed by NZ$45.85 million in funding, including NZ$18.34 million from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Primary…
Dairy Cows Could Revolutionize Insulin Production
A groundbreaking biotechnology innovation could transform the future of insulin manufacturing, with researchers exploring the use of genetically engineered dairy cows to produce human insulin directly in milk. Scientists believe the approach could offer a scalable and potentially more affordable alternative to conventional insulin production methods, which currently rely on genetically modified bacteria or yeast…
New Tech Could Cut Global Milk Waste by 70 Million Tonnes
A breakthrough dairy technology developed in Canberra, Australia, could help prevent more than 70 million tonnes of milk waste annually, addressing one of the dairy industry’s biggest hidden challenges. Developed by PPB Technology, the innovation uses advanced biosensors to rapidly measure contaminants and enzyme activity in raw milk, allowing dairy processors to identify quality issues…
Mother Dairy Launches India’s First Degradable Milk Pouch
In a significant sustainability milestone for the Indian dairy industry, Mother Dairy has launched India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch, introducing an innovative packaging solution designed to reduce plastic pollution without impacting milk quality or consumer convenience. The new pouch, unveiled ahead of World Environment Day (June 5, 2026), will initially be used for Mother…
Membrane Technology Advances Drive Dairy Innovation
Recent advancements in membrane filtration technologies are helping reshape the global dairy ingredients sector, with industry experts highlighting new opportunities for improving efficiency, sustainability and product innovation during the Membrane Technology Forum organized by the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI). The event brought together dairy processors, researchers and technology providers to discuss the latest developments…
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…