National Dairy Month Highlights Dairy’s Economic Role
As the United States marked National Dairy Month in June, industry leaders and dairy advocates highlighted the sector’s critical contribution to nutrition, rural economies and agricultural sustainability. Originally launched as National Milk Month in 1937 to help stabilize dairy demand during periods of surplus production, the celebration has evolved into a broader recognition of dairy…
Nestlé India’s Dairy Segment Loses Revenue Share
Nestlé India’s milk products and nutrition business, once the company’s primary growth engine, has seen its contribution to overall revenue decline significantly as the FMCG giant shifts focus toward faster-growing categories. According to the company’s FY26 annual report, the milk products and nutrition segment accounted for 33.4% of turnover in FY26, down from 38.1% in…
Dairy Trans Fats Not Linked to Higher Disease Risk
A new scientific review has found that naturally occurring trans fats present in dairy products do not appear to be associated with an increased risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes, challenging long-standing concerns that all trans fats have similar health effects. Researchers noted that naturally occurring ruminant trans fats found in milk, cheese,…
75.8% Indians Now Active Dairy Consumers: Study
A new consumer study by Godrej Jersey has revealed that 75.8% of Indians are “active dairy consumers”, meaning households regularly consume milk along with multiple dairy products such as curd, paneer, ghee, butter, lassi, yogurt and cheese. The findings come from the India Lactograph Report FY25-26, which highlights how dairy has evolved from a single…
Student Survey Shows Rising Trust in Milk
A new student survey conducted under the “Milk Every Moment” campaign by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) shows growing recognition among young people of milk’s nutritional benefits. The campaign, developed in partnership with British Universities and Colleges Sport in 2024, targets Gen Z students aged 18–25 and promotes milk as a natural source…
Dairy Industry Enters a Strong Growth Phase
The global dairy sector is entering one of its most promising phases, driven by strong consumer demand, nutritional recognition, and innovation in dairy products. Recent discussions highlighted that dairy continues to play a central role in nutrition recommendations, with dietary guidelines encouraging consumers to include three servings of dairy per day as part of a…