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…
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…
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…
Nestlé India Keeps ₹2,000 Cr Capex Amid Premium Demand
Nestlé India will continue to invest more than ₹2,000 crore annually in capital expenditure as the country’s premium consumer segment remains resilient despite pressure on broader urban demand. Speaking on the company’s growth outlook, Nestlé India Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said that consumers at the higher end of the market continue to spend…
North East Summit Highlights Dairy Growth Potential
The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), in association with the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), organised the 6th Edition of the India Food Manufacturing Summit – North East in Guwahati on May 29. Held under the theme “Unlocking North East India’s Food…
India’s Farm Exports Rise Despite Global Tariff Pressure
India’s agricultural exports continued to grow despite rising global trade uncertainties and tariff pressures linked to U.S. policy changes under President Donald Trump’s administration. According to the latest trade data, India’s farm exports increased 2.3% year-on-year to US$ 53.1 billion during FY2025, highlighting the resilience of the country’s agri-export ecosystem amid geopolitical and economic disruptions….
Magnum Bets Big on India’s Ice Cream Boom
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is significantly expanding its India footprint, announcing plans to increase its manufacturing base from one factory to four by setting up three new plants to tap into the country’s fast-growing ice cream market. The move comes despite current profitability pressures, as the company prioritizes long-term growth driven by surging consumer…
Dodla Dairy Expands with Bihar Plant Move
Dodla Dairy Limited has strengthened its eastern India expansion strategy with its wholly owned subsidiary, HR Food Processing Pvt Ltd, securing 7.15 acres (311,333 sq ft) of land in Bihar for setting up a new dairy manufacturing facility. The land, located in the Dumaria industrial area of the Motipur cluster, has been allotted on a…
Milky Mist Beats FY26 Growth, IPO on Track
Milky Mist Dairy has surpassed its FY2025–26 growth estimates, driven by strong demand for value-added dairy products and continued expansion across markets, with the company confirming that its much-anticipated IPO plans remain on track. The company’s performance has been supported by rising consumption of premium and processed dairy categories such as cheese, paneer, curd, and…
Tetra Pak: Dairy Lines Can Cut Emissions 49%
A new analysis by Tetra Pak, highlighted by Asia Food Journal, reveals that modernising existing dairy processing lines can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 49%, offering a significant decarbonisation pathway without requiring full system replacements. The independently reviewed Dairy Processing Impact Assessment (by the Carbon Trust) shows that targeted upgrades using already available…