Himachal Signs NDDB Pact to Boost Dairy Sector
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh government to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, with a focus on enhancing milk processing capacity, modernising infrastructure and generating rural employment. The agreement, signed in Shimla on March 16, 2026, builds on an earlier 2023 understanding for the…
Iran Emerges as Major Global Milk Export Power
Iran is rapidly emerging as a significant force in the global dairy trade, with the country now ranked as the world’s fourth-largest milk exporter, behind the European Union, New Zealand and the United States, even surpassing Australia. In 2025, Iran is estimated to have exported 182,000 tonnes of milk powder, marking a sharp rise of…
Global Dairy Commodity Prices Show Signs of Rally
Global dairy commodity prices have shown a rally in the first quarter of 2026, particularly for products originating from Australia and New Zealand, according to a new Q1 Global Dairy Quarterly report by Rabobank. The report notes that overall dairy prices have begun to recover in recent months, supported by strong consecutive increases at Global…
Dairy Sector a ‘Safety Net’ for Farmers: NABARD
The Chairman of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Shaji K V, has highlighted the crucial role of India’s dairy industry in protecting rural livelihoods, describing it as a “safety net for farmers” during periods of crop failure or income instability. Speaking at an agri-business event, he said the dairy sector provides regular cash…
How Walmart Keeps Great Value Milk So Affordable
Retail giant Walmart has managed to keep the price of its private-label Great Value milk significantly lower than many competing brands through a vertically integrated dairy supply chain and direct control over processing. The company began opening its own milk processing facilities in 2018, allowing it to cut out intermediaries and streamline production, logistics, and…
Hatsun Agro Shares Rise After Milk Mantra Merger
The shares of Hatsun Agro Product Limited gained investor attention after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Cuttack Bench, approved the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Milk Mantra Dairy Private Limited with the parent company. The tribunal passed the order on March 10, 2026, approving the scheme of amalgamation aimed at consolidating the group’s…
Gujarat Ice Cream Makers Face Cone Shortage
Ice cream manufacturers in Gujarat are bracing for a potential shortage of cones ahead of the peak summer season due to disruptions in natural gas supply triggered by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Cones, packaging materials, ice cream cakes and roasted dry fruits depend heavily on gas during production, and the reduced supply has already…
Forensic Probe Confirms Ethylene Glycol in Milk
A forensic investigation has confirmed that milk consumed by residents in Rajamahendravaram in Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district was adulterated with ethylene glycol, a toxic chemical commonly used as a coolant, according to district collector Kirthi Chekuri. The contamination is linked to a health incident in which four people died and at least 10 others…
Micro-dairy brand MilkBlitz unveils new logo and website
MilkBlitz, a micro-dairy producing premium, pure, single-origin, A2 buffalo milk, recently launched its corporate website and brand logo in collaboration with Mumbai-based digital agency, Rite KnowledgeLabs. MilkBlitz’s ‘micro-dairy’ business model ensures the availability of fresh, nutrient-dense, A2 buffalo milk, locally, without any processing or treatment. Rite KnowledgeLabs, the visual communication and digital design and content…
Amul Issues Clarification After ‘Sharam Cheese’ Image Goes Viral
Earlier today an image that went viral purportedly showed Amul’s “sharam cheese. The image circulated online and was picked up by various media through the day. Soon after, Amul released a statement stating that the image was ‘fake’ and posted online ‘without any authorisation.’ The statement clarified: “This is for your kind information that a…