Lumpy Disease Panic Hits Tripura Dairy Belt
An outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease has triggered widespread panic among dairy farmers in Sepahijala district of Tripura, particularly in Dakshin Charilam, where multiple cattle deaths have been reported. The situation has raised serious concerns among farmers, who allege that delayed or inadequate veterinary intervention has worsened the crisis. According to reports, the fast-spreading disease…
Punjab Dairy Row: FIR Demand Against Channi
The Punjab Milkman Dairy Union Ekta has sought registration of an FIR against former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, alleging that a video shared by him spreads “false and misleading” information about milk adulteration, triggering consumer panic and damaging the dairy sector’s reputation. According to the union’s complaint submitted to the SSP, Bathinda, the…
₹3,000 Cr Dairy MoUs Signed in UP
Uttar Pradesh has secured fresh investments of over ₹3,000 crore in the dairy sector with the signing of 59 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) at a high-profile conclave in Lucknow, aimed at strengthening dairy infrastructure, boosting production capacity and promoting private sector participation across the value chain. (AgriMoon) The investments are expected to generate more than…
Whey Protein Boom Reshapes Milk Value
The rapid surge in whey protein demand is transforming global dairy economics, fundamentally changing how milk is valued and monetised across the supply chain. Once treated as a low-value byproduct of cheese production, whey has evolved into a high-value ingredient, driven by strong global demand for protein-rich nutrition, particularly in sports nutrition, dietary supplements, and…
CavinKare Enters Premium Ice Cream Market
FMCG major CavinKare has entered India’s fast-growing, multi-billion rupee ice cream segment with the launch of a premium range under its dairy brand Cavin’s, signaling a strategic push into value-added dairy categories. The company has rolled out the portfolio initially in Chennai, timed with peak summer demand, and plans a phased expansion across quick commerce,…
Lactalis Flags Dairy Price Hikes Amid Conflict
Global dairy giant Lactalis has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could drive dairy price increases, as rising energy, logistics, and supply chain costs begin to impact the sector. The company highlighted that disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict—particularly around critical trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz—are already affecting shipments…
Desi Farms Revenue Jumps 8X to ₹300 Cr in FY26
D2C dairy brand Desi Farms has reported a sharp surge in growth, with its revenue crossing ₹300 crore in FY26, marking an approximately 8X jump from ₹38 crore in FY25, according to Inc42. The rapid scale-up has been driven by a combination of acquisitions and aggressive distribution expansion, positioning the company among the fastest-growing dairy…
Agri Exports Grow Just 2% to $25.7B in FY26
India’s agricultural and processed food exports registered modest growth of just 2% year-on-year to reach $25.71 billion in FY2025-26, reflecting the impact of geopolitical disruptions and shifting global demand dynamics. The slowdown was largely driven by a sharp decline in rice exports—India’s largest agri-export segment—which fell 7.5% to $11.53 billion, with March shipments alone dropping…
UK Dairy Faces Price Pressure Amid Milk Surge
The UK dairy sector entered 2026 under significant pressure as rising milk production across domestic and global markets created an oversupply situation, weighing heavily on prices and farmer margins, according to the latest Q1 2026 dairy market review by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. GB milk deliveries have remained consistently above prior-year levels, with…
India Eyes 1/3 Global Milk Share in Next Decade
India is poised to dramatically reshape the global dairy landscape, with Jayen Mehta stating that the country could handle one-third of the world’s milk production within the next decade, driven by scale, cooperative strength, and policy push. The projection signals a significant jump from India’s current ~25% share of global milk output, reinforcing its position…