US Dairy Heifer Shortage Raises Supply Concerns
The US dairy industry is facing a growing replacement heifer shortage, raising concerns about future milk supply growth despite current record milk production levels. Recent industry reports indicate that dairy heifer inventories have fallen to historically low levels, with replacement heifers expected to calve totaling approximately 2.5 million head—the lowest since USDA began tracking the…
Asahi Brings Century-Old CALPIS Dairy Drink to India
Japanese beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings has announced its entry into India’s non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beverage market through the launch of its iconic CALPIS dairy-based drink in partnership with Varun Beverages Limited (VBL). The strategic alliance marks Asahi’s first move into India’s rapidly growing beverage sector, with CALPIS scheduled to launch in the second half of…
Low vs Zero: Dairy Branding Battle Intensifies
A growing branding battle in India’s health-focused dairy and food market is highlighting the difference between “low sugar” and “zero sugar” claims, as established brands and emerging startups compete for consumers seeking healthier alternatives. The debate reflects a broader industry trend where reducing sugar has become a major product innovation driver across dairy, beverages, and…
Haryana Dairy Prices Push Food Inflation Higher
Rising prices of dairy products in Haryana are contributing to growing food inflation concerns, reflecting broader cost pressures across India’s food supply chain. Recent inflation data indicate that higher prices for milk, dairy products, and eggs were among the factors driving food inflation upward in May 2026, as persistent heat conditions and increased production costs…
Himachal Milkfed Defends 20-Litre Procurement Cap
The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (HP Milkfed) has defended its decision to cap milk procurement at 20 litres per dairy producer per day, stating that the move is intended to extend the benefits of the state’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) programme to a larger number of dairy farmers, particularly small and marginal…
Dairy Demand Surges in India’s Smaller Cities
India’s organised dairy industry is witnessing its next phase of growth in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, where consumption patterns are increasingly mirroring those of metro markets. Dairy companies report that order frequencies and spending levels in several categories are now matching, and in some cases exceeding, metro benchmarks, driven by rising incomes, rapid urbanisation and…
Dairy Farmers Sue Over US Checkoff Program
Three Wisconsin dairy farmers have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the federally administered Dairy Checkoff Program and alleging that mandatory producer fees are being used to support environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives beyond the program’s original purpose of dairy promotion and research. The lawsuit, filed on June 10, 2026, targets the…
Amul to Invest ₹200 Crore in Bihar Dairy Plant
Amul Dairy, operated by the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. (KDCMPUL), is set to establish a modern dairy processing and manufacturing facility in the Fatuha Industrial Area near Patna, marking a major boost for Bihar’s dairy and food processing sector. The project, approved by the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), will involve…
GB Dairy Producer Numbers Continue to Decline
The number of dairy producers in Great Britain continues to fall as farmers face mounting economic and regulatory pressures, according to the latest analysis from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). AHDB estimates that there were 6,850 dairy producers in GB as of April 2026, down from 7,040 producers in April 2025 and 7,010…
NZ Launches $45.85M Responsible Dairy Programme
New Zealand’s dairy sector has received a major boost with the launch of the Responsible Dairy Programme, a seven-year co-investment initiative led by DairyNZ aimed at improving productivity, sustainability and long-term competitiveness. Announced in June 2026, the programme is backed by NZ$45.85 million in funding, including NZ$18.34 million from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Primary…