Varun Beverages Acquires Crickley Dairy in SA
Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) has announced the acquisition of 100% stake in South Africa-based Crickley Dairy through its subsidiary, marking a significant expansion into the value-added dairy segment in international markets. The deal, valued at ₹1,314.68 million (about ₹131.47 crore), will give VBL full ownership of the dairy business, subject to regulatory approvals including clearance…
Dairy Counterfeiting Surges 2.5x in India
Milk and dairy products have emerged as the most targeted category for counterfeiting and adulteration in India’s FMCG sector, with incidents rising 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared to 2018, according to the ASPA-Crisil “State of Counterfeiting in India” report. Most counterfeit activity is concentrated in milk-based products such as milk, ghee, khoya…
Bihar Gets Boost Under Livestock, Dairy Schemes
The Government of India is strengthening the livestock and dairy sector in Bihar through multiple central schemes aimed at boosting productivity, entrepreneurship and farmer incomes. Under the National Livestock Mission (NLM), which focuses on employment generation, entrepreneurship development and increasing per-animal productivity, key interventions are being implemented across three sub-missions—breed development, feed and fodder development,…
Sustaining Assam’s Dairy Growth Needs Policy Push
Rising demand for milk and dairy products is driving significant growth in Assam’s dairy sector, mirroring national trends and creating new livelihood opportunities in rural areas, but sustainability challenges remain a major concern. According to an editorial analysis, key bottlenecks include inadequate veterinary services, shortage of affordable feed and fodder, and weak market linkages, all…
LPG Crisis Disrupts Dairy Supply Chain
A deepening LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) crisis triggered by disruptions in global energy supplies due to the ongoing West Asia conflict is severely impacting India’s food and dairy supply chain, forcing eateries to shut or scale down operations while hitting milk demand and processing. The government has prioritised domestic LPG supply, restricting availability for commercial…
SIG Bets on Value-Added Dairy Growth in India
Global packaging solutions provider SIG is strengthening its focus on India’s dairy sector by driving innovation in value-added products and expanding its local manufacturing footprint, as highlighted by Vandana Tandan, Head of Markets – India & Bangladesh, at the 52nd Dairy Industry Conference & Exhibition (DIC) 2026. The company, which entered India in 2018, has…
KOMUL Milk Prices Hiked From March 18
Milk prices under the Kolar Milk Union Ltd (KOMUL) in Karnataka have been revised upward with effect from March 18, impacting consumers across Bengaluru and surrounding regions. As per the revised structure, KOMUL has increased its milk procurement price from ₹37.85 per litre to ₹39.85 per litre, marking a ₹2 per litre hike. The price…
Hatsun Targets ₹10,000 Cr Revenue Expansion
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd is aiming to scale up its business to achieve ₹10,000 crore in revenue, driven by expansion in milk and value-added dairy segments, according to Chairman R. G. Chandramogan. The company, which had reported revenue of around ₹8,700 crore in the previous fiscal, is targeting strong growth backed by rising consumer demand…
UP Dairy Exports Rise Over 10% to ₹489 Cr
Uttar Pradesh has recorded a strong growth in exports of dairy and animal husbandry products, with figures rising by 10.16% between April 2024 and November 2025 compared to the same period a year earlier. According to official data, export earnings increased from ₹444.10 crore (April 2023–November 2024) to ₹489.24 crore (April 2024–November 2025), marking a…
Baby Formula Recall in Singapore Over Toxin Risk
Several batches of infant and toddler milk formula, including products from Nestlé, have been recalled in Singapore after authorities detected the presence of cereulide toxin, a bacterial toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting in children. According to the Singapore Food Agency, two additional batches were recently recalled, taking the total number of affected batches…