Taste Technology: The Next Frontier Indian Dairy NPD Can’t Afford to Ignore
A quiet but significant shift is underway in global dairy ingredient development, and it has almost nothing to do with new proteins, new cultures, or new processing equipment. It has to do with taste — specifically, the emerging discipline of “taste technology,” which treats flavour not as a finishing touch added at the end of…
Indian Dairy: Demand and supply developments AHDB research
Population and economic growth driving India’s milk consumption by 3.1% per capita, per year. Milk production is also expected to see strong growth of 3.6% p.a. between 2025 and 2034 as the national herd grows, and efficiencies improve. The Indian dairy sector is currently largely fragmented but experiencing huge developments and modernisation. A young, growing…
Indian Dairy Outlook: Signs of Strength Amid Challenges
India’s dairy sector is showing a mix of resilience and volatility, as highlighted in Zerodha’s A Glass Half Full for Indian Dairy. The latest quarterly results of listed dairy companies—Hatsun Agro, Heritage Foods, and Dodla Dairy—reflect both the opportunities and pressures shaping the industry. Hatsun Agro emerged the strongest performer with a 17% year-on-year revenue…
Cows, Codes, and Confidence: Changing Face of Indian Dairy
In the early hours of a typical morning in a bustling Bangalore household, a mother pours a glass of milk for her child—not with uncertainty, but with quiet assurance. Unlike previous generations, her confidence is not based solely on brand trust, but on verifiable information. A simple scan of a QR code on the milk…
Indian Dairy Must Prioritize Quality Amid Vegan Rise
The Deccan Herald article critiques the Indian dairy sector’s defensive approach against the rise of veganism, urging the industry to instead prioritize systemic improvements. Key concerns include rampant use of antibiotics, unethical cattle management practices, and food adulteration—issues that not only hurt public health but also diminish India’s position in global dairy trade. With increasing…
Above-Normal Monsoon Forecast for 2025 Brings Optimism for Dairy
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an above-normal southwest monsoon for 2025, bringing encouraging prospects for India’s agriculture and dairy sectors. According to IMD’s long-range forecast, rainfall between June and September is likely to be 105% of the Long Period Average (LPA) of 87 cm, with a model margin of ±5%. The probability of…
Stakes high for domestic dairy sector amid US tariff
The stakes remain high for India’s dairy sector amid the US administration’s push for reciprocal tariffs on India. Top policymakers of the Indian government are deeply concerned that any easing or elimination of import restrictions could disrupt the stability that the country has maintained in its dairy industry for the past three decades. India has…
2025: A Dynamic Year ahead for Indian Dairy
India Dairy Industry Forecast for 2025 As we step into 2025, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our viewers, readers, and supporters for being with us every step of the way. Before we dive into what 2025 might hold for the dairy sector, let us take a moment to celebrate the milestones we achieved together…
Australian dairy sector is shrinking – Three lessons for Indian dairy industry
The latest dairy market review report by FAO for the year 2023 unleashed some interesting insights. Three trends were noticed which are worth sharing . 1.In 2023, the FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 123.7, down 17.3% from 2022. 2.In 2023, global milk production rose by 1.5% to 965.7 million tonnes, driven mainly by growth in…
5 dairy brands that made India one of the top milk producer globally
India was the highest milk producer in the world in the year 2021-2022, contributing to 24% of the world’s milk production, according to the data from Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database (FAOSTAT). During the same period, Rajasthan emerged as the highest milk-producing state in the country, contributing to 15.05% of the total milk…