Lower Prices Drive Plant-Based Growth in Europe
Plant-based food sales volumes increased across four major European markets in 2025 as improved price competitiveness encouraged greater consumer adoption, according to new analysis by the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe based on Circana retail sales data. Sales volumes grew in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain during the year, while the Netherlands recorded a slight…
Lassi, Milk Sharbat Cool Delhi Amid Heatwave
As Delhi battles intense summer temperatures, traditional dairy-based beverages such as kachi lassi and Rooh Afza milk sharbat are witnessing a surge in demand, with roadside shabeels across markets, highways, temple areas, and residential colonies serving thousands seeking relief from the heat. Organisers reported a sharp increase in footfall, particularly during afternoon hours, with delivery…
Nestlé India’s Dairy Segment Loses Revenue Share
Nestlé India’s milk products and nutrition business, once the company’s primary growth engine, has seen its contribution to overall revenue decline significantly as the FMCG giant shifts focus toward faster-growing categories. According to the company’s FY26 annual report, the milk products and nutrition segment accounted for 33.4% of turnover in FY26, down from 38.1% in…
Verka Pulls Ad After Public Backlash
Punjab’s leading dairy brand Verka has withdrawn a controversial social media advertisement for its mango lassi after facing widespread public criticism over a tagline that many consumers considered insensitive and inappropriate. The promotional reel, posted on Verka’s Instagram and Facebook pages, featured a young girl and carried the caption “How to kidnap me?”, a marketing…
Ice Cream Trends Shape U.S. Dairy Demand
The U.S. dairy sector is entering the peak summer season with ice cream demand, consumer sentiment, and June Dairy Month celebrations emerging as key market drivers, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). The association highlighted the strong economic and cultural role of dairy in the United States, noting that the industry supports nearly…
FAO Says Global Food Prices Stable in May
Global food prices remained largely stable in May 2026, with the FAO Food Price Index (FPI) averaging 130.8 points, down just 0.2 points (0.2%) from the revised April level, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Despite the slight monthly decline, the index remained 2.9% higher than a year ago and continued to hover…
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…
Amul Eyes Major Expansion in West Bengal
Dairy giant Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) is set to significantly strengthen its presence in West Bengal, with senior company officials meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mr. Suvendu Adhikari to discuss expansion plans in the state. The discussions come as Amul advances plans to establish its first fully owned dairy processing facility in West…
India’s Milk Output Seen Rising 6% in FY27
India’s milk production is projected to grow by 6% to around 263 million tonnes in FY27, despite concerns over an emerging El Niño and forecasts of a sub-normal monsoon, according to dairy industry experts. The country’s annual milk production reached 248 million tonnes in FY26, and the expected growth is being driven by an expanding…