Goat Milk Gains Premium Spotlight in Urban Markets
Goat milk, once regarded as a modest rural staple, is rapidly gaining traction as a premium and value-added dairy product, drawing strong consumer interest at the Pashu Palan Mela in Ludhiana. The shift reflects a broader transformation in consumption patterns, where traditional products are being repositioned through innovation and health-focused marketing. At the event hosted…
Non-Invasive Test Enables Early Pregnancy Detection
A breakthrough in livestock diagnostics has enabled early pregnancy detection in cattle using a non-invasive method, offering a significant advancement for dairy farm reproductive management. Unlike conventional techniques such as rectal palpation and ultrasonography—which typically confirm pregnancy only after 40–45 days or even 3–4 months post-conception—the new approach allows farmers to identify pregnancy at a…
IVRI Breakthrough Boosts Sahiwal Genetic Gains
The ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, has achieved a major breakthrough by successfully producing indigenous Sahiwal calves using advanced Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), marking the institute’s first-ever success with ultrasound-guided ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer (OPU–IVF–ET). This milestone opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of India’s indigenous dairy breeds…
India scales up Pure Gir embryo transfer programme
India has successfully implemented its first large-scale Pure Gir embryo transfer programme, marking a major advancement in indigenous cattle genetics and dairy productivity. The initiative, led by Leads Genetics, completed its first phase in December 2025, during which in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) was successfully carried out in 116 cows, demonstrating the scalability of advanced breeding technologies…
Functional dairy rises amid global food volatility
Functional dairy is emerging as a key growth driver in the global food and beverage sector, supported by rapid technology-led innovation that is repositioning the category within the broader functional foods space. According to FoodNavigator Asia’s latest Trend Tracker, rising consumer awareness and demand for better value-for-money products have fueled the meteoric growth of functional…
Value-Added Dairy Gains Momentum in Urban India
India’s urban dairy consumption is undergoing a major shift from traditional liquid milk to value-added dairy products, driven by changing lifestyles, rising incomes and increasing health awareness among consumers. Products such as flavoured milk, yogurt, cheese, paneer, probiotic drinks and fortified dairy beverages are witnessing strong demand, particularly among younger and working populations seeking convenience…
Lactalis Drives High-Protein Dairy Innovation
Lactalis Ingredients is accelerating innovation in high-protein dairy solutions, showcasing advanced whey and casein-based ingredients designed for functional nutrition applications at Food Ingredients China (March 17–19, 2026, Shanghai). The company highlighted a portfolio of high-performance dairy proteins—including Laktein WPC80 for protein enrichment, Pronativ native whey proteins for sports nutrition, rennet casein for cheese analogs and…
SIG Bets on Value-Added Dairy Growth in India
Global packaging solutions provider SIG is strengthening its focus on India’s dairy sector by driving innovation in value-added products and expanding its local manufacturing footprint, as highlighted by Vandana Tandan, Head of Markets – India & Bangladesh, at the 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition (DIC) 2026. The company, which entered India in 2018, has…
Can Indian Dairy Grow Without More Milk?
India’s dairy sector is facing a critical question—whether the industry can continue expanding without significantly increasing milk production volumes. India is already the world’s largest milk producer, with output rising from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014-15 to about 239.30 million tonnes in 2023-24, reflecting strong growth over the past decade. However, experts argue that future…
FrieslandCampina Sets Strategic Priorities for 2026
Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has outlined key strategic priorities for 2026 as it looks to strengthen resilience, expand its market reach and focus on higher-value dairy segments after a challenging 2025 marked by global milk oversupply and price pressures. In FY2025, the company reported revenue of €13.4 billion, operating profit of €507 million, and net…