Above-Normal Monsoon Forecast for 2025 Brings Optimism for Dairy
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an above-normal southwest monsoon for 2025, bringing encouraging prospects for India’s agriculture and dairy sectors. According to IMD’s long-range forecast, rainfall between June and September is likely to be 105% of the Long Period Average (LPA) of 87 cm, with a model margin of ±5%. The probability of…
Belagavi Milk Union Achieves ₹132 Crore Profit Empowering Farmers
The Belagavi Milk Union has reported a remarkable profit of ₹132 crore, reflecting its robust operational efficiency and commitment to enhancing farmer welfare. This financial achievement underscores the union’s strategic initiatives in expanding its procurement network, optimizing processing capacities, and diversifying product offerings. Key factors contributing to this success include the implementation of advanced dairy farming…
GDT Auction Sees Stable Milk Powder Prices Despite New Tariffs
In the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, milk powder prices remained steady, demonstrating resilience in the face of newly implemented tariffs. This auction was closely watched by industry stakeholders, as it marked the first trading event since the introduction of these tariffs, which were anticipated to impact global dairy trade dynamics. Market analysts had…
Early Heatwave Threatens Indian Milk Markets with Extended Shortages
India’s dairy market is bracing for a prolonged lean season as summer conditions have arrived earlier than usual across many regions. Traditionally, liquid milk production declines during summer months, with dairy processors depending on skimmed milk powder (SMP) stocks to bridge the supply gap. However, this year, lower winter milk production has left SMP inventories…
Punjab Raises Red Flag on Fake Paneer after Food Safety Drive
Punjab’s Food Safety Department has launched a vigorous statewide crackdown following alarming instances of adulterated and spurious paneer flooding local markets. In a proactive drive covering dairy shops, street vendors, and eateries, authorities collected over 150 paneer samples in recent weeks, with a significant number found to be substandard or outright fake. Preliminary tests revealed…
Alarming Rise in Paneer Adulteration Cases in Ahmedabad
In a worrying development for Gujarat’s dairy sector, food safety authorities in Ahmedabad have reported a significant increase in paneer adulteration cases. According to recent sampling and laboratory testing conducted by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), a disturbing 70% of paneer samples collected in the city have failed to meet quality and safety norms. Officials…
Journey from Orphan to ‘Dairy Godfather’: Niu Gensheng
The remarkable story of Niu Gensheng, dubbed China’s ‘Dairy Godfather’, traces an extraordinary rise from being sold as a baby for ₹600 to founding Mengniu Dairy, one of China’s largest dairy companies. Raised in poverty in Inner Mongolia and orphaned young, Niu began his career as a bottle washer at Yili, later rising to Vice-President….
Milk Under Siege: Exposing the Truth Behind Dairy Myths
In recent years, a surge of misinformation targeting dairy products has emerged, often propagated by self-proclaimed health experts and even some qualified medical professionals through social media platforms. This paper aims to critically examine these claims, fact-check popular myths, and present scientifically validated insights into the nutritional value of dairy products. It also addresses the…
Milk, Lassi Spoil Prematurely in Pune’s Rising Heat
The intense heatwave sweeping across Pune and surrounding regions has started to take a toll on the city’s dairy supply chain, leading to premature spoilage of milk and dairy-based drinks like lassi and buttermilk. According to local traders and distributors, the soaring daytime temperatures, currently hovering above 40°C, are overwhelming cold chain capacities and impacting…
Food & Dairy Products See Double-Digit Growth in Q4: Bizom Report
India’s dairy products and packaged food categories recorded robust double-digit value growth in the March 2025 quarter, according to retail intelligence platform Bizom. The report highlights a 16.7% growth in packaged foods and 11.9% growth in dairy products compared to the same period last year, reflecting strong consumer demand recovery and positive market sentiment. Within…