EU Dairy Markets Diverge as Butter Rises, SMP Falls
The latest European Union dairy commodity price report highlights sharply contrasting trends across key dairy products, with butter prices rising 17% year-on-year to €395 per 100 kg, while skimmed milk powder (SMP) prices plunged 46% to €283 per 100 kg. The figures, released by the European Commission’s Milk Market Observatory and reported by IndexBox, reflect…
FMCG Price Hikes Add Pressure on Dairy Costs
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies have announced price increases ranging from 4% to 11% across several everyday product categories following recent fuel price hikes, a move that is expected to raise costs across food and agricultural value chains, including the dairy sector. According to industry reports, higher fuel costs have significantly increased transportation, distribution,…
Fuel Surge Pressures Dairy, Poultry Supply Chains
Rising fuel prices linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia are putting fresh pressure on India’s dairy and poultry sectors, with higher transportation costs driving up feed, logistics, and other input expenses across the value chain. Industry stakeholders warn that the increase in fuel costs is squeezing already-thin margins for farmers and producers, while…
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…