FSSAI 2026: Packaging Now Defines Dairy Compliance

The recent draft notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 26th February 2026 and uploaded on March 11th 2026, may appear routine at first glance. But let us be clear—this is not just a technical amendment. This is a structural shift in how dairy products will be regulated in…
Technology, Automation, Packaging & Food Safety

Technology is now the backbone of modern dairying. From digital milk testing and traceability systems to smart factories and real-time quality monitoring, technology adoption is improving efficiency while reducing losses. Automation is addressing labour shortages and hygiene challenges, particularly in medium and large plants. Robotic handling, automated CIP, and intelligent filling lines are becoming standard…
Dairy giant Yili explores Xampla’s nutrient microcapsule tech

UK-based materials technology company Xampla has partnered with the Yili Innovation Centre Europe to deploy its nutrient microcapsule technology. The plant-based packaging material protects ingredients in beverages, from production to digestion, without changing product taste or texture. The technology guards against degradation risks from UV (ultraviolet), pH (potential of hydrogen) or heat shock in products, to fortify…