GDT 408: Milk Powders lead global dairy market recovery
The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event 408, held on 21 July 2026, has brought a welcome respite to the global dairy market after three consecutive weak auctions. The GDT Price Index increased by 1.5%, reversing the sharp 4.9% decline recorded in Event 407, while the average winning price improved to USD 3,793/MT. The auction…
1 in 3 Dairy Co-ops in Gujarat Now Led by Women
Women now lead one-third of Gujarat’s dairy cooperatives, marking a major milestone in rural gender empowerment. Over 13 lakh women are actively involved in these societies—both as members and in leadership roles—thanks to sustained capacity-building programs and institutional support from bodies like NDDB and Amul. This transformation reflects a broader cultural shift in Gujarat’s dairy…
Heavy metals lead and cadmium detected in protein powders
Protein powders have emerged as the trusted supplements to build muscles and boost satiety for highly active people and busy professionals. However, as per a new investigation, many commercially available protein powders have worrying amounts of heavy metals like lead and cadmium. The highest amounts of lead and cadmium has been found in plant-based, organic and…