Nearly one-third of milk samples failed in Ludhiana
Nearly one-third of milk and dairy product samples collected in Ludhiana over the past six months have failed food safety tests, raising concerns over food quality in the district. Dr Amarjeet Kaur, district health officer (DHO), confirmed that 24 out of 82 enforcement samples of milk and milk products collected between September 2024 and February…
Dairy FY 2025-26: Navigating Uncertainty, Seizing Opportunity
As we step into a new financial year, the dairy industry stands at a crossroads shaped by multiple forces—climate fluctuations, milk availability, feed and fodder dynamics, and shifting market conditions. The road ahead will be defined by how these variables interact, influencing production, pricing, and sustainability. Scenario planning isn’t just an exercise; it’s a necessity…
March 27 is Officially India’s 1st Ice Cream Day – IICMA
In a novel move that will gladden the hearts of ice cream patrons across the country, the March 27 as the 1st Ice Cream Day. During an inaugural function in the Capital on Thursday, Shri S. P. Singh Baghel Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, lauded the ice cream industry’s significant contribution…
Milma’s TRCMPU Announced Additional Milk Rate of Rs 16/L
Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has announced additional milk price of Rs 16 per litre procured from Anand pattern milk cooperative societies under it. This additional milk rate is applicable for the milk supplied by primary Anand pattern milk co-operative societies during the month of February, TRCMPU Chairman Mani Vishwanath said today….
Cheap imitation paneer floods market, dairy industry seeks action
Dairy industry raises concerns over widespread sale of analogue paneer, imitation product made with vegetable oil, milk powder, maize flour, and refined flour instead of pure milk PUNE The dairy industry has raised concerns over the widespread sale of analogue paneer — an imitation product made with vegetable oil, milk powder, maize flour, and refined…
Verka Ferozepur announces Rs 15 per Kg fat Increase in milk price
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ferozepur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (Veerka Ferozepur Dairy) was successfully held on March 27, 2025, at Ferozepur Club. The meeting was presided over by Chairman Gurbhej Singh Tibbi. Prominent officials in attendance included Joint Registrar (Ferozepur Division) Umesh Kumar, MILKFED representative Rupinder Singh Sekhon, Assistant Registrar Sonia,…
Stakes high for domestic dairy sector amid US tariff
The stakes remain high for India’s dairy sector amid the US administration’s push for reciprocal tariffs on India. Top policymakers of the Indian government are deeply concerned that any easing or elimination of import restrictions could disrupt the stability that the country has maintained in its dairy industry for the past three decades. India has…
How milk is getting caught in the middle of Trump’s policy agenda
President Donald Trump’s moves in Washington are being felt in the milking barns of an upstate New York dairy farm. There, AJ Wormuth said he’s already seeing costs go up from Trump’s tariffs while the threat of a wider trade war is driving down the price he gets paid for his cows’ milk. “We’re getting a double…
India’s Trade Recalibrations in the Age of Uncertainty
In the Trump 2.0 era, India’s pivot toward bilateral trade deals with trusted Western economies has become a necessity rather than a choice. India’s recent progress on bilateral trade agreements with Western nations are about more than just economic interests – India is undergoing a considerable geoeconomic reorientation in the face of emerging trends. Protectionist…
Purabi Dairy Expands Reach via Leading Online Grocery platforms
In a significant step towards enhancing consumer convenience, Purabi Dairy has expanded its distribution network by making its range of fresh and high-quality dairy products available on leading e-commerce platforms—Blinkit, Flipkart, BigBasket, and Swiggy Instamart. This move aligns with Purabi Dairy’s commitment to ensuring easy access to nutritious dairy products for consumers across Guwahati. With…