Daily Yogurt Linked to Slower Biological Aging
A new study published in the journal Aging suggests that a daily serving of plain probiotic yogurt, combined with dietary improvements and moderate exercise, may help slow biological aging in overweight older men. The 12-week clinical trial involved 48 Japanese men aged 50 to 74, with half following a structured wellness program that included 100…
Banas Dairy to Launch Delhi-NCR Plant in 18 Months
Banas Dairy, one of India’s largest dairy cooperatives, has announced that its new dairy processing plant in Mitli village, Baghpat district (Uttar Pradesh) is targeted to be commissioned within the next 18 months, significantly strengthening its presence in the Delhi-NCR market. The upcoming facility will have a milk processing capacity of 16 lakh litres per…
Cheese & Butter Drive Global Dairy Growth
Global dairy trade is continuing to expand at an average rate of around 2% annually, with cheese and butter emerging as the strongest growth drivers as exporters adapt to shifting global demand, according to the latest analysis based on Rabobank’s World Dairy Map 2026. While overall trade has grown steadily, the composition of dairy exports…
Milky Mist Eyes India’s Biggest Dairy IPO
Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd. is preparing to launch a ₹20.35 billion (USD 213 million) initial public offering as early as the end of July or early August 2026, a move expected to become India’s largest-ever dairy sector IPO, according to people familiar with the matter. The Tamil Nadu-based company has completed investor roadshows, although…
ICMR-NIN Study Flags Milk Safety Risks in Hyderabad
A new study by researchers from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the Royal Veterinary College, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and other institutions has identified significant food safety concerns across Hyderabad’s informal milk supply chain. Conducted in the low-income neighbourhoods of Addagutta and Warasiguda, the…
Big 7 Exporters Shift Focus to Cheese & Whey
The world’s seven largest dairy exporters are increasingly shifting milk into higher-value products such as cheese, whey and specialty dairy ingredients, as global milk supplies recover and demand patterns evolve, according to DairyReporter. While global milk production is expected to grow modestly in 2026, exporters are moving away from lower-margin commodity powders to maximize returns…
U.S. Ice Cream Output Jumps Despite Heat Stress
The U.S. dairy sector is witnessing contrasting market signals as regular hard ice cream production climbed to 69.2 million gallons in May 2026, up 7.1% year-on-year and 4.0% higher than April 2026, driven by strong seasonal demand. However, an intense heat dome across key dairy-producing regions is reducing milk output, tightening cream supplies and adding…
Telangana Seizes ₹9.22 Lakh Cream Stock
The Telangana Food Safety Department has seized 3,800 kg of cream worth ₹9.22 lakh and suspended the food business licences of M/s Saraswathi Dairy Products India Pvt. Ltd. and Divya Enterprises following inspections carried out on July 7 and 8 in Sangareddy district. Officials uncovered multiple food safety violations, including misbranding of products such as…
Tamil Nadu Faces Fresh Milk Supply Crunch
Tamil Nadu is staring at a potential milk shortage as private dairy companies prepare to increase the retail prices of milk and curd by ₹4 per litre from July 9, marking their second price revision in 2026. According to the Tamil Nadu Milk Agents and Workers Welfare Association, disruptions in milk production across Tamil Nadu,…
Mother Dairy Eyes Revenue Doubling in 4 Years
Mother Dairy is targeting to double its revenue over the next three to four years from its current turnover of ₹20,300 crore, with growth driven by new manufacturing facilities, value-added products (VAP), and quick commerce, according to Managing Director Jayatheertha Chary. The company is expanding its processing footprint with upcoming plants in Nagpur, Bihar, Punjab,…