India Inflation Seen at 4.88% in August
India’s headline retail inflation is expected to accelerate to 4.88% in August 2026, up from 4.44% in July, marking the second consecutive monthly increase and the highest reading in the current 2023–24 CPI series, according to a Union Bank of India report. Persistent food-price pressures and rising fuel inflation are expected to drive the increase….
US Fluid Milk Consumption Falls as Plants Rise
The U.S. beverage milk market is shrinking even as the number of processing plants continues to increase, creating a changing landscape for dairy producers and cooperatives. USDA data show beverage milk consumption fell to 42.8 billion pounds in 2025 from 43.2 billion pounds in 2024, down about 22% from 55.2 billion pounds in 2008. At…
Dairy’s Next Big Opportunity: Formalisation & Premiumisation
Amul Managing Director Jayen Mehta has highlighted the vast growth potential of India’s dairy sector, stressing that the industry must balance premiumisation with affordability while accelerating the formalisation of the dairy market. Speaking during an ET programme on “The New India Blueprint: Cities, Consumers, and the Business of Aspiration,” Mehta said the shift towards premium…
Aavin Milk Supply Faces Disruption Amid Distributor Strike
Milk supply across parts of Tamil Nadu could face disruptions as Aavin distributors in Madurai launched a strike over pending demands related to distribution operations and dealer concerns. The protest is expected to impact the movement and availability of Aavin milk packets in several areas if the issue remains unresolved. According to reports, distributors have…
EU Dairy Markets Diverge as Butter Rises, SMP Falls
The latest European Union dairy commodity price report highlights sharply contrasting trends across key dairy products, with butter prices rising 17% year-on-year to €395 per 100 kg, while skimmed milk powder (SMP) prices plunged 46% to €283 per 100 kg. The figures, released by the European Commission’s Milk Market Observatory and reported by IndexBox, reflect…
Smaller Cities Fuel India’s Dairy Growth Story
India’s dairy consumption boom is no longer being driven solely by metropolitan markets, as Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities emerge as the next major growth engines for organized dairy companies. Rising incomes, rapid urbanization, improving cold-chain infrastructure and growing consumer preference for branded, quality-assured dairy products are transforming consumption patterns in smaller cities across the country….
Mother Dairy Targets ₹24,000 Cr Revenue by FY27
Mother Dairy is aiming to scale up its topline to ₹24,000 crore in FY27, targeting over 20% revenue growth as it accelerates its transition from a regional player to a national dairy brand. The company reported a 17% increase in turnover to ₹20,300 crore in FY26 and now plans to expand beyond its core Delhi-NCR…
Bamul Hints at Milk Price Hike Amid LPG Crisis
The Bengaluru Milk Union Limited (Bamul) has hinted at a possible increase in milk and dairy product prices, citing rising operational costs triggered by the ongoing LPG crisis. Bamul chief DK Suresh indicated that if gas consumption is not reduced, the additional financial burden could make a price hike unavoidable. Milk unions have been instructed…
Organic Milk Hits 43% Share in Switzerland
Organic milk is rapidly strengthening its position in Switzerland, with 43% of all milk sold in retail now coming from organic production, according to January 2026 data from the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). This means nearly every second litre of milk sold is organic, marking a significant year-on-year increase. The trend is supported by…
Ghana Tops Global Milk Price Rankings
A global comparison of retail milk prices has revealed that Ghana has the highest milk prices in the world, significantly outpacing other major economies. According to the latest data, South Korea ranks second at $3.42 per litre, followed closely by the United States at $3.31, highlighting a sharp price disparity across regions. The findings underline…