UK Opens Milk Sector Survey for Fairer Supply Chain
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a new milk sector survey, inviting dairy farmers, processors and industry bodies to share feedback on how the supply chain is functioning amid current challenges. The short survey, which takes around 10 minutes to complete, is now open and will close on 20…
Damaged Dairy Delivery Sparks Quality Concerns
A viral social media video has raised serious concerns over last-mile quality control in dairy delivery after a customer alleged that a quick-commerce order from Zepto arrived with damaged and leaking dairy products, including a swollen Amul milk pouch and a torn Mother Dairy curd cup. The video, posted on March 18, 2026, has garnered…
Rising Input Costs May Push Milk Prices Up
India’s dairy sector is bracing for a potential milk price hike as input costs surge sharply, with industry players indicating that a revision in consumer prices may soon become unavoidable. Leading dairies in Maharashtra are set to hold a key meeting, with 40–50 members from Pune, Kolhapur and Sangli expected to participate, collectively handling around…
Functional dairy rises amid global food volatility
Functional dairy is emerging as a key growth driver in the global food and beverage sector, supported by rapid technology-led innovation that is repositioning the category within the broader functional foods space. According to FoodNavigator Asia’s latest Trend Tracker, rising consumer awareness and demand for better value-for-money products have fueled the meteoric growth of functional…