Polymer Crunch to Push Milk Prices Up
A sharp shortage of polymers used in packaging is set to drive up prices of packaged milk and other essentials, as disruptions in raw material supply and energy inputs hit India’s plastic manufacturing ecosystem. The crisis is linked to reduced availability of key inputs like polypropylene and polyethylene, widely used in milk pouches and food…
LPG Crisis Disrupts Dairy Supply Chain
A deepening LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) crisis triggered by disruptions in global energy supplies due to the ongoing West Asia conflict is severely impacting India’s food and dairy supply chain, forcing eateries to shut or scale down operations while hitting milk demand and processing. The government has prioritised domestic LPG supply, restricting availability for commercial…
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…
Summer Heat to Stress India’s Dairy Cold Chain
India’s dairy industry could face a major operational test this summer as rising temperatures and growing demand for chilled dairy products put increasing pressure on the country’s cold-chain infrastructure. Industry experts note that above-normal temperatures and longer heat spells are expected across many regions, raising the risk of spoilage and logistical challenges across the dairy…
Hormuz Disruption Threatens Dairy Supply Chain
Escalating geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are creating new risks for the global dairy sector by disrupting key inputs such as energy, fertilisers and shipping routes. The strait carries nearly 30% of global oil shipments and about 20% of liquefied natural gas (LNG), making it vital for energy-intensive industries like dairy processing that…
US-Iran Tensions Raise Indirect Risks for Dairy
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are creating indirect challenges for the global dairy sector, mainly through higher energy, freight and packaging costs, according to market analysts. While the conflict has so far had limited direct impact on dairy fundamentals, its biggest transmission channels are rising oil prices and logistics disruptions that affect…