Good monsoons-Karnataka Braces for Milk Production Surge
Following 60% excess pre-monsoon rainfall in Karnataka and forecasts of an above-normal rainy season, milk production is expected to surge again this year. Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is anticipating daily milk inflows to peak at 1.2 crore litres by July-August, significantly above the typical 85-92 lakh litres. Bengaluru’s Bamul union alone expects to cross 18.5…
Why India Poses the Biggest Trade Opportunity with US
India Trade Talks Make Progress Before the White House’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries expires on July 9, India is one country rushing to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. As trade tensions continue to impact both commodity and financial markets, the White House says the Trump administration is making progress…
Dairy’s Acceleration in Butterfat and Protein Production
The dairy industry is experiencing a significant shift, with advancements in genetics, nutrition and feed management driving remarkable changes in milk composition. These changes spell good news for everyone involved in the industry as higher butterfat and protein content are now being optimized. Dairy Components: A Growing Importance In the U.S., over 80% of the…
Burpless Cattle? Dairy Explores New Diets to Cut Methane
Researchers are testing innovative dietary strategies to reduce methane emissions from dairy cattle, a significant contributor to global greenhouse gases. By altering feed composition—such as incorporating seaweed additives or high-fat supplements—scientists aim to curb the methane expelled through cattle burps, which account for over 50% of dairy-related emissions. These trials, underway in multiple countries including…
US FDA Halts Routine Milk Quality Testing Amid Budget Cuts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended key milk quality testing programs due to internal workforce reductions tied to federal budget constraints. These tests, crucial for detecting antibiotic residues and ensuring food safety, were part of a longstanding quality control framework under the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. The move…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Online Grocery Platforms Over Expiry Date
India’s apex food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued a strict warning to major online grocery and food delivery platforms, including Blinkit, Zomato, Swiggy, BigBasket, Zepto, and Amazon, over non-compliance with expiry date regulations. The authority flagged concerns after finding that several products listed on these platforms either lacked…
India Stands Firm Against US Dairy Imports Over Animal Feed Concerns
India has drawn a firm red line in ongoing trade discussions with the United States, refusing to open its market to American dairy products due to concerns over animal feed practices. The core issue lies in the use of animal-derived feed ingredients in the US dairy sector, which conflicts with India’s religious sentiments and regulatory…
Stellapps’ mooMark Capitalizes on Private Label Surge, Eyes ₹750 Cr by FY26
Bengaluru-based dairy-tech firm Stellapps has rapidly scaled its private label dairy product business, mooMark, by serving major brands like Zepto, HUL, ITC, and hospitality giants Sheraton and Lalit. Originally launched as an IoT platform for optimizing milk supply chains, Stellapps now generates 85% of its revenue through contract manufacturing dairy products like milk, paneer, ghee,…
KMF MD Warns Milk Unions Over Delayed, Unfair Payments to Farmers
In a decisive move to uphold farmer welfare, the Managing Director of Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), M.A. Somasekhar, has issued a stern warning to affiliated milk unions, stressing strict action if dairy farmers are not compensated fairly and on time. This comes amid rising concerns from dairy farmers over payment delays and discrepancies in procurement…
India resists US push to open its dairy market
With a fall 2025 deadline looming for a comprehensive India-US trade pact, and negotiators deep in virtual discussions after settling terms, a potential sticking point has emerged: milk products. According to three people familiar with the development, Indian negotiators have made it clear that unless the US changes its animal feeding practices—specifically the use of…