Philippines Targets 22.4% Jump in Milk Output
The Philippines’ National Dairy Authority (NDA) has expressed strong optimism that the country’s dairy production will increase by 22.4% in 2026, supported by expanded government funding, imported dairy cattle, and rising demand for locally produced milk. NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said the country is targeting milk production of 53 million litres in 2026, up…
EU Milk Prices Drop as Global Supply Rises
Average milk prices across the European Union declined by 2.5% in March 2026 as rising global milk production continued to pressure dairy markets. According to European Dairy Farmers (EDF), average EU milk prices fell to €40.48 per 100 kg in March, down €1.02 from February and more than 19% lower compared to the same period…
New Tech Enhances Accuracy of Milk Safety Testing
Researchers and dairy technology experts are highlighting the growing role of advanced analytical technologies in improving milk safety, quality control and adulteration detection across the dairy industry. According to a report published by AZoM, modern testing methods such as spectroscopy, chromatography, biosensors and rapid microbial detection systems are helping dairy processors identify contaminants, adulterants and…
KMF Says Only 0.2% Milk Samples Adulterated
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has stated that only nearly 0.2% of milk samples collected across Karnataka were found to be adulterated, amid growing concerns over milk quality and viral social media claims. According to data shared by the state government, 15,15,575 milk samples were tested across 19 dairy unions during a one-year period, out…
Orah Nutrichem Gets Patent for Milk Stability Innovation
Pune-based Orah Nutrichem has secured a patent for its milk-soluble Vitamin E innovation aimed at improving milk stability and shelf life, marking a significant development for the dairy and food processing industry. The company’s research focuses on using tocotrienol-based natural Vitamin E solutions to enhance oxidation control and maintain quality in milk and dairy products….
Saras Milk Prices Rise by ₹2/Litre in Jaipur
Consumers in Jaipur and Dausa will now pay more for Saras milk as Jaipur Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sahakari Sangh Ltd announced a ₹2 per litre increase in milk prices effective May 21, 2026. The price revision comes amid rising input costs, including cattle feed, transportation and packaging expenses. The hike follows recent milk price increases…
Punjab Cracks Down on Substandard Milk Products
The Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu notice of the growing concern over substandard milk and dairy products being sold in Ludhiana, escalating the issue into a major public health matter. The Commission acted after reports revealed that 211 samples of milk and dairy products collected over the past…
Akshayakalpa Builds India’s Organic Dairy Future
Akshayakalpa Organic is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most trusted organic dairy brands, leveraging a fully integrated “soil-to-table” ecosystem to capitalize on rising consumer demand for clean, traceable and chemical-free food products. According to a feature by Indian Retailer, the company has grown from nearly ₹100 crore in revenue three years ago to ₹395…
Cross-Bred Cows Drive Karnataka Milk Surge
Karnataka’s milk production has witnessed a massive rise over the past decade, with daily output increasing from 64.86 lakh kg in 2015-16 to nearly one crore kg now, driven largely by the growing population of high-yield cross-bred cows. Since 2001-02, milk procurement by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has surged by 382%, reflecting the state’s…
Jayen Mehta Takes Charge of SPCDF
Dr. Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the newly formed Sardar Patel Cooperative Dairy Federation (SPCDF), marking a major step in expanding India’s cooperative dairy movement beyond Gujarat. Sangram Chaudhary, representing Banaskantha District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Limited, was elected Vice Chairman during…