Don’t Trade India’s Dairy for a Deal with the U.S
Today I was invited to a panel discussion on the India-US Trade Deal, organised by Bharat Krishak Samaj. The session was opened by Ajay Vir Jakhar, who, referring to the pre-decided title of the program, jokingly asked, “What should we call this program now—India-US No Deal?” The hall erupted in laughter, instantly setting the tone…
Trump’s tariffs to make Amul “preferred supplier of choice”
Amul which annually exports ₹1,000 crore worth dairy products across the globe, is rubbing its hands in glee. Though the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on India and other countries by the Trump administration is expected to make Amul products being sold in the United States expensive, Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF)…
Milma in talks to export dairy products to U.S., Europe
The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, is in talks with international business networks to export its high-value dairy products to the U.S. and Europe. Milma Chairman K.S. Mani said the milk cooperative was exploring the export potential of its long-shelf-life products, such as clarified butter (ghee) and milk powder, from…
Trump says dairy, lumber tariffs on Canada may come soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday (March 7, 2025) that he could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber within days — a move set to fuel tensions with Ottawa just days after an earlier wave of levies. Since taking office in January, Mr. Trump has unleashed a series of tariffs and threats targeting…
US Lost 6% of Dairy Farms impacting Top 10 States
The United States lost 6% of its dairies in 2024 and kept milk production essentially flat. The percentage decline in dairy farms is consistent with the past several years, according to USDA data released Feb. 21. Only five states now have at least 1,000 dairies — Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Minnesota and Ohio. California, where most dairy herds were…
United States may seek agri & dairy market access in BTA
The United States (US) is expected to request more market access from India in sectors such as agriculture and dairy products, ethanol, and medical devices as part of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) that both countries aim to finalize within the next eight months, reported Business Standard. “The US will ask for major concessions in dairy and…
Saputo scraps EBITDA target but expects profit lift
Dairy heavyweight Saputo has “withdrawn” a key EBITDA target but suggested a new milk-pricing formula in the US would bring an additional profit benefit. “Market conditions have not stabilised as we had anticipated, making this a prudent decision as we operate in what remains a dynamic consumer environment,” president and CEO Carl Colizza told analysts…
Raw milk CEO whose products have been recalled may lead US raw milk policy
Mark McAfee, a California raw milk producer whose products have been recalled several times recently due to bird flu contamination, said he has been approached by Robert F Kennedy Jr’s team to guide the upcoming administration on raw milk policy. McAfee, whose dairy products were recalled after state officials detected bird flu virus in milk samples, said that…
RFK Jr is a proponent of raw milk and himself consumes it
Robert F Kennedy Jr who is all set to become US Secretary of Health and Human Services and intends to transform America’s healthcare system recently shared his wish list for the FDA, which among many things includes promotion of raw milk. RFK Jr is a proponent of raw milk and himself claims to consume it….
U.S. milk production was less than year-ago levels
U.S. milk production was less than year-ago levels during each of the 12 months from July 2023 through June 2024, with an average decrease during those months of 0.8 percent from production during the prior 12 months. Total milk-solids production increased by 0.4 percent and milkfat production increased by 1.7 percent during the period. Fluid…