Parsi Dairy Farm Reopens After FDA Clearance
Mumbai’s iconic 110-year-old Parsi Dairy Farm has resumed operations after the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) restored its food business licence, nearly two weeks after suspending it over food safety and hygiene violations. The licence was reinstated after a follow-up inspection confirmed that the dairy had implemented the corrective measures prescribed by the FDA….
Lactalis to Shut Another Australian Dairy Plant
French dairy giant Lactalis has announced plans to close its Longwarry dairy factory in Victoria, Australia, by early 2027, marking the second Australian plant closure this year as the company continues to streamline its manufacturing network following its acquisition of Fonterra’s consumer business. The Longwarry facility, acquired by Lactalis in 2019, produces specialty dairy ingredients,…
Dairy Processors Boost Whey Without Plant Expansion
As global demand for whey protein continues to outpace supply, dairy processors are increasingly focusing on operational efficiency rather than new factory construction to unlock additional production capacity. According to industry experts featured by DairyReporter, many processing facilities are already operating membrane systems, pasteurisers and dryers close to full capacity, making bottlenecks in filtration, cleaning…
Telangana Seizes ₹9.22 Lakh Cream Stock
The Telangana Food Safety Department has seized 3,800 kg of cream worth ₹9.22 lakh and suspended the food business licences of M/s Saraswathi Dairy Products India Pvt. Ltd. and Divya Enterprises following inspections carried out on July 7 and 8 in Sangareddy district. Officials uncovered multiple food safety violations, including misbranding of products such as…
Swiss-Led Group to Invest $100M in Vietnam Dairy Plant
A Swiss-led investor consortium headed by Swiss Asia Partner SA has announced plans to invest approximately US$100 million in the Be Milk dairy manufacturing plant in Tay Ninh Province, Vietnam, marking a significant boost to the country’s dairy processing sector. The project will be developed in two phases through a partnership and franchise agreement with…
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…
India’s Whey Gap Exposes Dairy Processing Challenge
India’s rapidly growing demand for whey protein is exposing a major structural gap in the country’s dairy industry, as the world’s largest milk producer continues to rely heavily on imports for supplement-grade whey. According to industry experts cited by Business Standard, India still imports nearly 80-90% of its whey protein requirements despite producing over 239…
Membrane Tech Unlocks Lactose Value in Dairy
Membrane filtration systems are emerging as a powerful solution for dairy processors to remove lactose while retaining high-value nutrients, enabling both product innovation and improved profitability. The technology uses semi-permeable membranes to selectively separate milk components, allowing lactose to be reduced or removed without compromising essential proteins, minerals, and overall nutritional quality. (PatSnap Eureka) Unlike…
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…
Punjab Woos Investors for Dairy & Animal Nutrition Hub
Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian has invited global investors to explore opportunities in the state’s dairy and animal nutrition sectors at the Progressive Punjab Investors Summit 2026, highlighting the government’s vision to position Punjab as a global hub for cattle feed, animal nutrition and dairy processing. Addressing industry leaders…