Plant-Based Milk Helping Vulnerable Women in Africa
Australia’s non-dairy milk market — worth over USD 600 million annually and growing rapidly — is not only reshaping consumer preferences but also impacting lives in some of the world’s poorest communities through inclusive trade and sustainable supply chains. An Australian entrepreneur is spearheading this change by producing tiger-nut-based plant milk and forging equitable partnerships…
Infant Dies After Drinking Milk Mixed with Contaminated Water
In a heartbreaking incident in Bhagirathpura, Indore, a five- to six-month-old baby boy died after being fed packaged milk mixed with contaminated tap water, as residents in the locality grapple with a severe outbreak of waterborne illness linked to unsafe municipal drinking water. (turn0search14) The infant, Avyaan Sahu, was born on 8 July 2025 after…
Milk Tops Orders in India’s Quick Commerce Trends: Zepto Report
According to Zepto’s 2025 annual trends report, milk emerged as the most-ordered item across major Indian metros, highlighting how quick commerce demand for daily essentials has surged alongside traditional grocery habits. In Bengaluru, Nandini milk led with approximately 8.8 million units ordered, while in Mumbai and Delhi NCR, Amul milk accounted for around 9 million…
Milk under scanner: J&K FDA issues advisory to dairy units
The Food Safety Division of the Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Control Organisation has directed dairy units across the Union Territory to ensure the sale of adulteration-free milk and milk products and to provide on-the-spot testing facilities for consumers at milk dispensing units and kiosks. The directive follows a nationwide enforcement drive launched last…
India’s Top Dairy Brands Shaping Milk, Curd & Paneer Demand
India’s dairy aisle continues to be dominated by a mix of legacy cooperatives and rapid-growth private players that shape how consumers buy everyday dairy products — from fresh milk and curd to paneer, ghee and specialty offerings. As demand evolves towards quality, hygiene and value-added formats, these brands stand out for reach, innovation and consumer…
Is milk really good for bones? New research reveals complexity
A fresh review of scientific evidence has raised new questions about the long-held belief that drinking milk automatically builds stronger bones. Recent research suggests that while milk offers nutrients — calcium, protein, vitamin D — important for bone health, its benefits are not universal or guaranteed. Historically, milk has been promoted as a key source…
Dairy Vending machine units must keep adulteration testing kits
1. Dairy Units engaged in sale of milk and milk products through vending/kiosk machines and similar dispensing systems to strengthen food safety compliance ;In line with endeavor to achieve an appropriate level of protection of human life and health and the protection of consumer’s interests, including fair practices in all kinds of food trade with…
Swiss Milk Glut Sends Warning Signal to Global Dairy Sector
Swiss dairy farms are facing an unprecedented surplus after the U.S. imposed steep 39% tariffs on Swiss goods, including cheeses — forcing producers to confront excess milk supply and shrinking export pathways. (IP Lait recommended cutting production by 50,000 tonnes — roughly the output of 25,000 cows — to manage the imbalance. The tariffs have…
China struggles with milk glut as demand slows and herds expand
China’s dairy industry is grappling with a massive surplus of milk as production continues to rise while domestic demand weakens. After years of aggressive herd expansion and government-backed self-sufficiency drives, the country is now facing one of its largest oversupply situations in recent memory. According to recent reports, China’s milk output has reached nearly 42…
Akshayakalpa Launches High-Protein Milk, Eyes Rs 550 Cr Revenue
Indian certified-organic dairy brand Akshayakalpa Organic has introduced a High Protein Milk variant, offering 25 grams of protein per 250 ml serving and a lactose-free formulation. Already known for its high-protein paneer and peanut & ragi-based snacks, the company says the new milk product is aimed at closing India’s large protein-deficiency gap — nearly 73…