Israel Retailer Pulls Tnuva Products Over Price Hike
Israel: Leading supermarket chain Shufersal has removed popular dairy products from Tnuva from its shelves following a dispute over price increases, highlighting rising tensions in the dairy supply chain amid cost-of-living pressures. According to the retailer, Tnuva implemented the price hike unilaterally without coordination, despite requests to delay the increase until after the Shavuot holiday…
Cooperation Powers Kuwait’s Food Security Push
Kuwait is strengthening its food security framework through coordinated efforts across government bodies, farmers, and cooperative institutions, with a strong focus on boosting local production and reducing import dependence. A recent report highlighted that unified action has enabled the country to maintain stable food supplies despite regional disruptions, particularly those affecting key trade routes like…
Amul Milk Train Reaches J&K First Time
In a historic first, a special freight train carrying dairy products from Amul has reached Jammu and Kashmir from Gujarat, marking a major milestone in strengthening dairy supply chains to the region. The train, operated by Indian Railways, comprised 20 BCN wagons loaded with approximately 1,000 tonnes of dairy products, including toned milk, milk powder,…
Blockchain Drives Dairy Traceability Push
Blockchain-led traceability is rapidly gaining momentum in the dairy sector as companies seek to strengthen consumer trust, transparency, and food safety across increasingly complex supply chains. The technology enables end-to-end visibility—from farm to consumer—by creating secure, tamper-proof digital records of every transaction and movement, helping stakeholders verify product origin, quality, and authenticity in real time….
Milk Supply Stable Amid West Asia Crisis: Govt
India’s dairy supply chain has remained stable despite the ongoing West Asia crisis, with milk procurement, processing and distribution continuing uninterrupted across the country, according to a government briefing. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), in coordination with multiple ministries, has ensured that milk prices remain stable, no supply disruptions have been reported,…
Milk Shortage Pushes Dairy Giants Toward VAPs
India’s dairy sector is grappling with a severe milk shortage driven by poor yields and climate disruptions, forcing companies to rethink growth strategies by strengthening milk sourcing and accelerating value-added product (VAP) expansion. The supply crunch is tightening competition, as rising procurement costs outpace pricing power, squeezing margins across the industry. The shortage is fundamentally…
Packaging Costs Surge as Iran War Hits Supply Chains
India’s dairy and FMCG sectors are facing rising cost pressures as the ongoing West Asia conflict disrupts packaging supply chains, with sharp increases in input prices and tightening availability of key materials. The surge is driven by higher crude-linked raw material costs, with prices of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP)—widely used in plastic packaging—rising over…
Lactalis Flags Dairy Price Hikes Amid Conflict
Global dairy giant Lactalis has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could drive dairy price increases, as rising energy, logistics, and supply chain costs begin to impact the sector. The company highlighted that disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict—particularly around critical trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz—are already affecting shipments…
Delhi Police Bust Expired Food & Dairy Racket
In a major food safety crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an illegal racket involving the storage and sale of expired food and dairy products, seizing around 2,900 kg of goods and arresting one accused near the Kapashera border. The raid, conducted following a tip-off, revealed that the accused was selling expired and…
KMF Milk Collection Rises Despite Heat Surge
In a notable deviation from typical summer trends, the Karnataka Milk Federation has recorded a sharp rise in milk procurement even as temperatures climb across the state, signaling improved resilience in Karnataka’s dairy supply chain. The increase comes despite seasonal challenges that usually suppress milk yields, such as heat stress and fodder constraints, which had…