Bhutani visits Asia’s largest dairy co-op, Banas dairy
Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, visited Banas Dairy in Banaskantha, Gujarat, along with senior officials and Chairman Shankarbhai Chaudhary. The delegation toured modern facilities, including the potato processing unit, ice-cream plant, and the “Save Soil” laboratory in Tharad, showcasing the cooperative’s diversification and sustainability initiatives. Industry Insights Banas Dairy’s positioning…
Butter, milkfat dip as powders drag GDT index lower
The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) trading event delivered a noticeably softer price tone: the overall GDT Price Index fell 4.3% from the previous auction, with the weighted average price at US$4,043 per tonne and total volume sold around 41,465 tonnes — largely whole milk powder (WMP) and skim milk powder (SMP). The result shows…
Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production-IDF
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has unveiled the 2025 edition of its flagship publication, the IDF Guide to Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production 2.0, reinforcing its commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and advancing sustainable dairy practices worldwide. Published as Bulletin of the IDF N° 536/2025, the updated guide offers a comprehensive framework for…
Southeast Asia Poised for Dairy Protein Innovation Boom
A recent feature by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), published in FoodNavigator-Asia, spotlights Southeast Asia as a burgeoning market ripe for innovation using high-quality dairy proteins. Rapid urbanisation, rising incomes, and growing urban health consciousness are driving demand for superior nutrition—yet many consumers in the region report only moderate satisfaction with their current protein…
Milk Farmers Demand Action After Vigilante Attack in Odisha
Milk farmers in Odisha, under the Mukhyamantri Kamadhenu Yojana, faced a brutal attack by a mob of around 50 cow vigilantes while transporting 19 cows and calves from Andhra Pradesh on August 28. Despite carrying official documentation and banners from the state dairy scheme, the farmers were assaulted near Baramunda, Bhubaneswar. Vigilantes damaged three mini-trucks,…
Fermented Dairy May Help Lower Cancer Risk
A recent featured list highlights four dairy foods that may help reduce cancer risk, with a focus on the unique benefits of fermented dairy. According to The Times of India, these foods—kefir, buttermilk, cultured milk, and traditional cheeses—have been linked to lower risks of bladder, breast, esophageal, and colorectal cancers . The protective mechanisms are…
Gokul Dairy boosts milk prices and aids small dairies
Gokul Dairy (Kolhapur Zilla Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangharsh Ltd.) has announced a ₹1 per litre increase in the procurement price for both cow and buffalo milk, effective September 1, 2025. This adjustment is expected to yield an additional ₹4–5 crore in monthly income for milk producers in the Kolhapur district. To support small dairies facing…
Fonterra’s Brand Sale: Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Loss?
Fonterra’s decision to sell its brands business—home to household names like Anchor, Mainland, and Kapiti—to French-owned Lactalis for NZ$3.85 billion has sparked intense debate. While the deal promises a windfall for farmer-owners amid strong dairy prices, critics argue it represents a short-term tactical win but a long-term strategic failure. When Fonterra was formed, the vision…
India’s Milk Gender Gap: Women Drinking Less, Health Risks
A National Family Health Survey reveals that in 2021, 80% of men consumed dairy weekly, compared to just 71% of women, a gap that has remained unchanged over 15 years . While overall dairy consumption rose from 60% in 2006 to 75% in 2021, this persistent gender disparity may have serious health consequences. According to…
Food of the future: biotechnology and personalized nutrition
The arrival of personalized functional foods marks a before and after in the global food industry, according to Michio Kaku, theoretical physicist and expert in technological trends, in his latest book Quantum Supremacy: The Technological Revolution That Will Change Everything . Biotechnology and genetics make it possible to create foods that meet the specific needs of each…