Kaladi Cheese Gets Scientific Upgrade for Global Reach
Jammu & Kashmir’s GI-tagged traditional cheese, Kaladi, is undergoing a scientific transformation aimed at extending its shelf life, enhancing value addition, and expanding its reach beyond regional markets. Researchers at the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute have successfully increased the refrigerated shelf life of Kaladi to 21 days without affecting its taste, texture, quality, or…
ILRI, Innoterra Launch Feed Innovation Partnership
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Innoterra Limited have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and scale biotechnology-based livestock feed solutions that convert underutilized crop residues into high-quality animal feed. The initiative aims to improve livestock productivity, increase farmer incomes, and reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint by enhancing the nutritional value of crop residues that…
Oracle-Swades Initiative Empowers 900+ Rural Women
Oracle and the Swades Foundation have completed the first year of a rural livelihoods programme that has positively impacted more than 900 women farmers and entrepreneurs across Maharashtra’s Nashik and Raigad districts. The initiative focused on sustainable income generation through climate-smart agriculture, dairy farming, entrepreneurship development, and financial literacy. A total of 525 women farmers…
Front-of-Pack Labels Gain Momentum in India
India’s ongoing debate over Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) is gaining renewed attention as policymakers, public health experts, and industry stakeholders discuss the role of clearer food labels in protecting consumer health. Front-of-pack labelling refers to simplified nutrition information displayed prominently on packaged foods to help consumers quickly identify products high in sugar, salt, saturated fat,…
Belarus Dairy Exports Enter Indonesia Market
Belarus has successfully completed its first exchange-based dairy export transactions to Indonesia, marking a significant expansion of its dairy trade into Southeast Asia. According to the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE), the deals included 25 tonnes of butter and 350 tonnes of skimmed milk powder (SMP) with a combined contract value of approximately US$1.1 million….
Mumbai Metro to Boost Dairy Market Access
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that Mumbai’s expanding metro network will play a significant role in strengthening market access for rural dairy producers by improving transportation connectivity and reducing logistics challenges. Speaking at a dairy sector-related event, he highlighted that enhanced infrastructure will help farmers and dairy cooperatives move milk and dairy products…
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Triggers Wider Cheese Recall
A deadly multi-state listeria outbreak in the United States has prompted an expanded recall of all cheese products manufactured by Maryland-based dairy processor Clover Hill Dairy. According to U.S. health authorities, the outbreak has been linked to 9 confirmed listeria cases, 8 hospitalizations, and 1 death across multiple states. Following the investigation, Clover Hill Dairy…
Ludhiana Dairy Complex Faces Ongoing Wastewater Crisis
Wastewater overflow continues to plague Ludhiana’s Haibowal Dairy Complex despite assurances from municipal authorities that the long-standing problem would be resolved within 15 days. More than three weeks after a May 26 meeting between the Municipal Corporation (MC) and the Haibowal Dairy Association, dairy owners say wastewater remains accumulated across roads and internal lanes of…
Dairy Waste Powers World’s First Jet Fuel Pilot
In a major breakthrough for both the dairy and aviation sectors, Circularity Fuels has successfully completed the world’s first end-to-end conversion of raw agricultural biogas into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using dairy farm waste. The six-month pilot, conducted on biogas sourced directly from a California dairy farm manure digester, produced drop-in jet fuel that meets…
Global Dairy Supply Growth Begins to Slow
Global dairy markets are approaching a potential turning point as milk supply growth slows across major exporting regions while rising input costs continue to pressure farm margins. Recent market analysis indicates that after several quarters of strong expansion, global milk production growth is beginning to moderate, with supplies expected to flatten during the second half…