LPG Crisis Halves Milk Sales for Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers in Madhya Pradesh are facing severe disruption as an ongoing LPG shortage—linked to global supply tensions—has cut milk sales by nearly 50%, forcing distress selling and operational challenges across the value chain. A ground report from Indore highlights that a typical farm producing around 1,000 litres of milk daily (600 litres own +…
Army Rejects 125 MT Milk Powder from Milkfed
The Indian Army has rejected an entire consignment of ~125 metric tonnes (MT) of whole milk powder supplied by Punjab’s state-run dairy cooperative Milkfed under its Verka brand, after two batches failed quality checks. The rejection was communicated by an Army Service Corps unit based in Jammu to the Ludhiana District Cooperative Milk Producers Union,…
Goat Milk Gains Premium Spotlight in Urban Markets
Goat milk, once regarded as a modest rural staple, is rapidly gaining traction as a premium and value-added dairy product, drawing strong consumer interest at the Pashu Palan Mela in Ludhiana. The shift reflects a broader transformation in consumption patterns, where traditional products are being repositioned through innovation and health-focused marketing. At the event hosted…
Bengaluru Hotels Cut Milk Orders by 25%
Milk demand from Bengaluru’s hotel sector has dropped sharply, with orders for Nandini milk declining by around 25%, impacting sales of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) in one of its key urban markets. The reduction is linked to operational challenges faced by hotels, particularly due to the ongoing LPG shortage, which has forced many establishments…
Farmers Seek Dairy Carve-Out in India-US Deal
Farmer groups in India have intensified opposition to the proposed India–US trade agreement, demanding a complete carve-out for agriculture and dairy sectors amid fears that duty-free imports could severely impact domestic producers. Leaders warned that allowing US agricultural and dairy products to enter India without import duties would act as a “death warrant” for farmers,…
Adulterated and unhygienic dairy foods Seized in Hyderabad
In a major food safety crackdown in Hyderabad, authorities seized around 3.8 tonnes of adulterated and unhygienic dairy products, including paneer, during raids conducted by the Khairtabad Zone Task Force and GHMC food safety teams at six dairy outlets near Ganj Bazar in Secunderabad. Investigations revealed that the outlets were sourcing paneer, khoa and other…
Value-Added Dairy Gains Momentum in Urban India
India’s urban dairy consumption is undergoing a major shift from traditional liquid milk to value-added dairy products, driven by changing lifestyles, rising incomes and increasing health awareness among consumers. Products such as flavoured milk, yogurt, cheese, paneer, probiotic drinks and fortified dairy beverages are witnessing strong demand, particularly among younger and working populations seeking convenience…
White Revolution 2.0 Targets 50% Milk Growth
The Government of India has outlined an ambitious roadmap under White Revolution 2.0, aiming to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives by 50% over the next five years, while expanding cooperative coverage and strengthening rural livelihoods. Launched on September 19, 2024, the initiative focuses on empowering uncovered panchayats through the cooperative model, enhancing market access,…
Dairy Counterfeiting Surges 2.5x in India
Milk and dairy products have emerged as the most targeted category for counterfeiting and adulteration in India’s FMCG sector, with incidents rising 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared to 2018, according to the ASPA-Crisil “State of Counterfeiting in India” report. Most counterfeit activity is concentrated in milk-based products such as milk, ghee, khoya…
Bihar Gets Boost Under Livestock, Dairy Schemes
The Government of India is strengthening the livestock and dairy sector in Bihar through multiple central schemes aimed at boosting productivity, entrepreneurship and farmer incomes. Under the National Livestock Mission (NLM), which focuses on employment generation, entrepreneurship development and increasing per-animal productivity, key interventions are being implemented across three sub-missions—breed development, feed and fodder development,…