India Moves to Ban Synthetic Paneer
The government is moving to prohibit analogue or “synthetic” paneer as part of a major tightening of dairy standards, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aiming to protect nutritional integrity and prevent consumer deception in one of the country’s key protein sources. The proposal, finalised by FSSAI’s Central Advisory Committee in…
A2 Milk Recalls Infant Formula in US Over Toxin
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company has issued a voluntary recall of three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium infant formula (0–12 months) in the United States after detecting cereulide, a heat-stable toxin produced by Bacillus cereus that can cause foodborne illness. The recall affects a total of 63,078 tins, of which approximately 16,428 units…
Private Dairy Can Drive India’s Nutrition Shift
India’s dairy sector, despite producing a record 247.87 million tonnes of milk in 2024–25 and achieving per capita availability of around 471 grams per day—well above the recommended 300 grams—continues to face a significant nutrition gap, with widespread “hidden hunger” including deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate affecting millions. A key structural issue…
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…