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In a major action aimed at safeguarding public health, the Commissioner of Food Safety, Jammu and Kashmir, Smita Sethi, has issued a prohibitory order banning the manufacture, sale, distribution, import, and transportation of loose paneer containing foreign or vegetable fat across the Union Territory with immediate effect. According an order, a copy of which lies…
Hatsun Agro Surges on 72% Profit Jump; Peers Lag Behind

Hatsun Agro Product Ltd shares hit the 20% upper circuit after reporting a 71.9% year-on-year rise in net profit to โน110 crore for Q2 FY26, compared with โน64 crore in the same quarter last year. The companyโs consolidated revenue grew 17% YoY to โน2,428 crore, driven by strong performance across its core dairy portfolio โ…
BJP’s Shankar Chaudhary re-elected as Banas dairy chairman

Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary has been re-elected unopposed for a third consecutive term as Chairman of Banas Dairy โ the large dairy cooperative in Banaskantha district, widely cited as Asiaโs largest milk-producer cooperative. The nomination process saw no contest, with official filings indicating only one candidate per seat across the constituencies involved in the…
Heritage Foods Ltd Acquires majority Stake in GetโAโWay Ice cream

Heritage Foods Ltd has acquired a 51% stake in Peanutbutter & Jelly Pvt Ltd, the parent company of the health-focused dessert brand Get-A-Way, for approximately โน9 crore. Under the agreement, the remaining 49% stake remains with the original promoters, who will continue operating the business. Heritage Foods also holds an option to acquire an additional…
NZ Dairy Structure: One Major Firm, Strong Follower & Niche Players

In his recent commentary, agribusiness analyst Allan Barber applauds the evolution of the New Zealand dairy sector into a balanced market structure: one dominant processing company, a credible second-tier follower, and several specialist firms each focused on narrow but successful product ranges. He points out that the leading co-operative Fonterra Coโoperative Group Ltd still controls…
Comparison amongst fatty acids in plant-based milk alternatives

A new scientific study has compared the profiles of free and total fatty acids in plant-based milk alternatives available in Greece, spotlighting nutritional nuances between these products and traditional dairy options. The research analysed a range of plant-based milks to determine how well their fat content aligns with consumer expectations around healthier, sustainable alternatives. Key…
New Review Maps Next-Gen Directions for Plant-Based Yogurts

A newly published review brings together emerging trends shaping the plant-based yogurt sector, with a strong focus on novel raw materials, bio-functional attributes, product stability and sustainability. The paper examines how manufacturers and researchers are pivoting beyond traditional plant milks to tap underโexplored ingredients, and how process innovations aim to meet consumer expectations around health,…
Milky Mist gets SEBI nod for Rs 2,035 cr IPO, eyes expansion

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd, a Tamil Nadu-based value-added dairy products firm, has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch an IPO worth about โน2,035 crore (โ fresh issue of โน1,785 crore + offer-for-sale of โน250 crore by promoters).ย The company plans to deploy around โน750 crore of the…
Global Dairy Summit 2025: Sustainability & Innovation Insights

The 2025 IDF World Dairy Summit, held in Santiago, Chile, brought together global dairy leaders to discuss the future of the industry, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. The summit emphasized the pressing need for dairy sectors worldwide to adopt environmentally responsible practices, improve efficiency, and leverage technological advancements to meet growing…
Trump 5-Point Plan to strenghthen American beef industry

The latest Global Protein Digest highlights a sharp turn in global protein markets, where shrinking beef herds, volatile feed costs, and tight dairy supplies are rewriting trade equations. Worldwide, corn and soy prices remain unstable, while droughts in key regions have hit green fodder yields. With feed accounting for nearly 70% of dairy farm costs,…