Doodhvale Farms Builds Profitable D2C Dairy Model
Doodhvale Farms is emerging as one of India’s few profitable direct-to-consumer (D2C) dairy brands by building a fully integrated farm-to-doorstep supply chain focused on trust, quality and operational efficiency. Founded in 2019 by Sudhir Jain, Aman Jain, Ishu Jain and Sanjay Jain under Sanjeevani Dairy Farms Private Limited, the company controls every stage of production—from…
Dairy Processors Boost Whey Without Plant Expansion
As global demand for whey protein continues to outpace supply, dairy processors are increasingly focusing on operational efficiency rather than new factory construction to unlock additional production capacity. According to industry experts featured by DairyReporter, many processing facilities are already operating membrane systems, pasteurisers and dryers close to full capacity, making bottlenecks in filtration, cleaning…
Whey Protein Prices Nearly Triple Amid Global Demand Surge
Global whey protein prices have surged to record levels as demand for high-protein foods continues to outpace supply, creating significant challenges for food manufacturers and opening new opportunities for dairy processors. According to Ingredients Network, citing recent market reports, the price of Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC80) in the United States has climbed to more…
Godrej Jersey Targets ₹1,000 Crore Protein Growth
Godrej Jersey has unveiled an ambitious ₹1,000 crore growth vision centered on repositioning everyday dairy products as mainstream sources of protein and functional nutrition, reflecting the rapid shift in Indian consumer preferences toward health-focused foods. The leading private dairy player, with operations across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra, said milk, curd and…
Whey Protein Boom Reshapes Global Dairy Industry
Whey protein, once considered a low-value byproduct of cheesemaking, has become one of the dairy industry’s most valuable commodities as the global “proteinmaxxing” trend fuels unprecedented demand. According to The Guardian, rising health consciousness, the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic, and the widespread addition of protein to everyday foods have transformed…
US Protein Boom Fuels Whey Supply Crunch
The surging demand for high-protein foods in the United States is creating an unprecedented shortage of whey protein, as the dairy industry struggles to expand processing capacity fast enough to meet consumer demand. According to CNBC, the boom is being driven by growing health consciousness, the popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and the rapid expansion…
Danone Acquires MADE Group in Protein Growth Push
French dairy and nutrition giant Danone has agreed to acquire Australian food and beverage company MADE Group as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the fast-growing high-protein nutrition market across the Asia-Pacific region. MADE Group, known for brands including Cocobella coconut water, yogurts, and Rokeby protein smoothies, generated more than €300 million…
Whey Protein Prices Surge as Global Demand Outpaces Supply
Global whey protein prices are soaring as demand from health-conscious consumers, food manufacturers, and users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs continues to outpace supply, creating shortages across key markets. According to industry reports, whey protein concentrate (WPC 80) prices in the United States have risen more than 250% year-on-year, trading above US$13 per pound, while whey…
Productivity Emerges as Dairy’s Next Growth Driver
India’s dairy sector is entering a new phase where future growth will depend less on expanding livestock numbers and more on improving productivity at the farm level. Industry experts argue that while India remains the world’s largest milk producer, average milk yields per animal continue to lag behind those of leading dairy-producing nations, making productivity…
Irish Dairy Targets Asia’s Functional Nutrition Boom
European dairy suppliers led by Ireland’s Bord Bia are accelerating their expansion into Southeast Asia’s fast-growing functional nutrition market, driven by rising demand for science-backed dairy ingredients that support protein, healthy ageing, gut health and overall wellness. The initiative is being promoted through the “European Dairy: Ireland, Where Nature Meets Science” campaign, a €3.2 million…