Poor Milk Quality Exposed in Dairy Value Chain Study
A recent study published in Scientific Reports has revealed serious concerns over raw milk quality across the dairy value chain in Mekelle City, Ethiopia, highlighting significant risks to food safety and farmer returns. The research analyzed 120 raw milk samples collected from dairy farms (80), vendors (20), and cafeterias (20) between December 2023 and June…
Private Dairy Key to India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector is central to nutrition security, yet a large gap persists between milk production and actual nutritional outcomes, raising questions about whether private dairies can bridge this divide. An analysis highlights that despite India being the world’s largest milk producer, millions still suffer from “hidden hunger,” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, and…
Blockchain Drives Dairy Traceability Push
Blockchain-led traceability is rapidly gaining momentum in the dairy sector as companies seek to strengthen consumer trust, transparency, and food safety across increasingly complex supply chains. The technology enables end-to-end visibility—from farm to consumer—by creating secure, tamper-proof digital records of every transaction and movement, helping stakeholders verify product origin, quality, and authenticity in real time….
Maha FDA Cracks Down on Cheese Analogues
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified inspections across eateries and food outlets, cracking down on the use of cheese analogues being misrepresented as real dairy products, amid rising concerns over consumer deception and food quality. (EdairyNewsIN) The regulator has mandated that restaurants, caterers, hotels and fast-food vendors must clearly disclose the use of…
Hyderabad Cracks Down on Dairy Adulteration Risks
Authorities in Hyderabad have intensified action against dairy adulteration, with sleuths from the Commissioner’s Task Force issuing strict warnings to suppliers and traders involved in the sale of contaminated products such as paneer and khova. The move comes amid growing concerns over food safety and rising instances of adulteration in high-consumption dairy items. During recent…
Punjab Dairy Row: FIR Demand Against Channi
The Punjab Milkman Dairy Union Ekta has sought registration of an FIR against former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, alleging that a video shared by him spreads “false and misleading” information about milk adulteration, triggering consumer panic and damaging the dairy sector’s reputation. According to the union’s complaint submitted to the SSP, Bathinda, the…
Delhi Police Bust Expired Food & Dairy Racket
In a major food safety crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an illegal racket involving the storage and sale of expired food and dairy products, seizing around 2,900 kg of goods and arresting one accused near the Kapashera border. The raid, conducted following a tip-off, revealed that the accused was selling expired and…
Dairy Traceability Becomes Key to Consumer Trust
Traceability is rapidly emerging as a non-negotiable requirement in the dairy sector, as consumers increasingly demand transparency on product origin, safety, and sustainability. With growing concerns around food safety, ethical sourcing, and quality assurance, dairy companies are under pressure to provide end-to-end visibility from farm to fork, ensuring accountability across complex supply chains. (unleashedsoftware.com) Traceability…
Ahmedabad Mandates Paneer Type Disclosure
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has directed food businesses to clearly specify whether the paneer served is milk-based or analogue, following widespread quality violations detected during recent inspections. Over the past three months, 85 paneer samples were collected, of which 25 were found substandard, prompting stricter enforcement. The civic body has emailed over 15,000 food business…
Non-thermal pasteurization market to hit $5.7B
The global non-thermal pasteurization market is witnessing rapid growth, projected to rise from USD 2.3 billion in 2023 to USD 5.7 billion by 2028, expanding at a strong CAGR of 20%, driven by increasing demand for safe, minimally processed, and high-quality food products. The surge is fueled by rising consumption of protein-based foods, dairy products,…