US offers access for premium cheese, not milk, in India trade talks
In recent trade discussions between India and the US, Washington has softened its demand to open dairy trade, clarifying that it is primarily interested in exporting premium cheeses and not competing in India’s mass-market milk or yogurt sector. US officials said that exporting bulk milk or yogurt doesn’t make commercial sense due to logistical costs…
Punjab Farmers Eye Premium Cheese Beyond Paneer
Punjab’s dairy farmers are expanding beyond paneer into the premium cheese segment, driven by evolving domestic tastes and the $98 billion global cheese market. At GADVASU’s College of Dairy and Food Science Technology, dairy producers, QSR chains, retailers, startups, and industry experts gathered to explore opportunities in artisanal cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, chevre, cheddar, bocconcini, burrata,…
Crèmeitalia Secures ₹18 Cr to Expand Premium Cheese Reach
Mumbai-based gourmet cheese startup Crèmeitalia has raised ₹18 crore (approximately $2.1 million) in a Series A funding round led by the Amit Jatia Family Office, with participation from BL Taparia Family Office (B2V Ventures), Sixth Sense Ventures’ Nikhil Vora, and other prominent investors. The capital will be utilized to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D…