Indonesia Expands Dairy Exports to Vietnam
Indonesia has strengthened its position in the global dairy market with the export of 13.6 tons of dairy products to Vietnam, highlighting the country’s growing competitiveness in processed dairy manufacturing and international food trade. The shipment, carried out by PT Greenfields Dairy Indonesia, was officially released by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono, who stated that…
NZ-India Trade Deal Opens New Dairy Path
The recently signed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is creating new long-term opportunities for dairy trade and value-added exports, even as India continues to protect its domestic dairy sector from large-scale import liberalisation. The agreement, signed in April 2026 after just nine months of negotiations, will reduce or eliminate tariffs on nearly 95% of…
Nichrome Sees Surge in ESL & Aseptic Packaging
Nichrome is witnessing a strong shift in dairy packaging trends, with its market research indicating that Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and aseptic milk formats are expected to gain significant traction over the next 3–5 years, driven by rising demand for value-added dairy products and evolving consumer preferences. The company highlighted that India’s position as the…
DKMUL Plans Mega Dairy in Mangaluru
The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (DKMUL) has announced plans to set up a mega dairy unit in Mangaluru, along with additional facilities including an ice-cream plant, paneer unit, and bottled water plant, to meet rising demand for Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) products in the region. (The Times of India) The move comes…
CP Milk Eyes ₹3,000 Cr Valuation Deal
Lucknow-based CP Milk & Food Products is in early-stage discussions to sell a 10–15% stake to private equity investors, in a deal that could value the company at ₹2,500–3,000 crore, marking its first external fundraising round. The company is aiming to raise approximately ₹300–400 crore, which will be used to expand its geographical presence and product…
J&K Targets 20% Milk Processing Capacity
The Jammu & Kashmir government has set an ambitious target to expand milk processing capacity from the current 4% to 20%, aiming to significantly boost value addition and improve farmer returns, Agriculture Minister Javid Ahmad Dar said. This expansion will be driven through a mega dairy infrastructure development initiative, designed to strengthen the region’s dairy…
Vijaya Dairy Expands Portfolio in Vijayawada
Krishna Milk Union has launched a new range of Vijaya Dairy products in Vijayawada, strengthening its presence in Andhra Pradesh and targeting growing demand for quality, hygienic, and value-added dairy offerings. The expansion builds on Vijaya Dairy’s strong brand legacy across South India, known for its farmer-linked sourcing model and product reliability. (AgriMoon) The product…
Nova to Invest ₹300 Mn in Malanpur Expansion
Sterling Agro Industries Limited, which markets dairy products under the Nova brand, is set to invest ₹300 million (around ₹25–30 crore) to expand the capacity of its Malanpur (Madhya Pradesh) dairy plant as part of a broader consolidation strategy. The company plans to streamline operations by shutting down its underutilised Kasganj (Uttar Pradesh) facility and…
Himachal Signs NDDB Pact to Boost Dairy Sector
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Himachal Pradesh government to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, with a focus on enhancing milk processing capacity, modernising infrastructure and generating rural employment. The agreement, signed in Shimla on March 16, 2026, builds on an earlier 2023 understanding for the…
UP Approves Dairy Expansion in Bundelkhand
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a proposal to expand dairy processing capacity in the Bundelkhand region by setting up a new dairy plant and upgrading an existing facility to strengthen the dairy value chain and support farmers. The decision was cleared in a Cabinet meeting chaired by Yogi Adityanath. Under the plan, a new…