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…
NCDFI, Assam Rifles Sign Dairy Supply Pact
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) and Assam Rifles have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in New Delhi to strengthen the supply of milk and milk products through India’s dairy cooperative network, expanding market opportunities for dairy farmers while ensuring reliable supplies to one of the country’s premier paramilitary forces. The agreement…
Dhagwar Milk Collection Jumps 4X in 2.5 Years
Himachal Pradesh’s dairy sector has recorded a major boost, with milk collection linked to the Dhagwar Milk Plant in Kangra district increasing fourfold over the past two-and-a-half years, reflecting the impact of higher milk procurement prices and renewed government focus on dairy development. The surge in milk procurement has strengthened confidence among dairy farmers and…
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…
Oxytocin Misuse in Dairy Raises Health Concerns
The use of oxytocin injections in dairy animals has once again come under the spotlight, with experts warning that the hormone is often misused to accelerate milk let-down rather than increase actual milk production. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a vital role in childbirth and milk ejection, but its unauthorized use in…
Nestlé Cuts Dairy Emissions by 26%
Nestlé has reported a 26% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its dairy value chain in 2025 compared to its 2018 baseline, according to the company’s first Dairy Plan report. The initiative, which covers more than 130,000 dairy farmers, over 200 suppliers and partners across more than 40 countries, outlines Nestlé’s strategy to…
Kashmir Milk Output Nears 30 Lakh Tonnes
Dairy farming is emerging as a major growth driver in Kashmir, with milk production in Jammu & Kashmir approaching the 30 lakh tonne mark as government interventions, improved breeding programmes, and rising farmer participation strengthen the sector. Official data indicate that milk production has increased steadily from 25.94 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to approximately 29.74…
Shreeja Empowers 29,000 Lakhpati Didis
Andhra Pradesh-based dairy enterprise Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company has emerged as a major driver of rural women’s economic empowerment, helping create nearly 29,000 “Lakhpati Didis” through dairy-based livelihoods and now setting its sights on developing “Crorepati Didis.” Backed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and operating across several districts, Shreeja has enabled thousands of…