Raw-milk prices in Europe hit 5-yr low; ripple effect looms
European raw-milk prices have plunged to their lowest in five years, as oversupply and weak demand weigh on dairy markets across the region. According to recent data from DCA Market Intelligence B.V., benchmark prices for unprocessed milk have slipped below € 25 per 100 kg, a level not seen since 2020. The downturn is not…
Global food prices ease; FAO dairy index slips — impact looms
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 137.5 points in November, down 4.4 points (3.1 percent) from October and 2.4 points (1.7 percent) from its value a year ago. International dairy prices fell for the fifth consecutive month, with declines recorded across all major dairy commodities. The continued easing stemmed from rising milk production and abundant export supplies in…
Coca-Cola expands push into dairy sector via Fairlife
Fairlife — the dairy arm of Coca-Cola — is gearing up for rapid expansion of its value-added dairy business as demand for high-protein, low-sugar milk and protein products grows globally. Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey recently confirmed at a major investor conference that once new capacity comes online, Fairlife plans to diversify further with new flavours,…
Rise of Premium Dairy Brands Alongside Cooperatives
The Indian dairy landscape is undergoing a structural shift: alongside long-standing cooperatives, premium private dairy brands — especially those offering value-added products (VAPs) — are growing rapidly, reshaping consumer expectations, product mix and value flows. Urban consumers in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi increasingly pick premium yogurt drinks, probiotic curds, artisanal paneer or high-quality…
NDDB to build solar-dairy at Kargil for Army milk supply
The NDDB is establishing a solar-powered milk processing plant in Kargil — one of the highest-altitude dairying projects in India — to ensure supply of fresh milk to Indian Army units deployed in remote, high-altitude regions such as Siachen, Nubra Valley, Leh and other posts. The planned facility will have a processing capacity of 10,000…
India–Russia eye big dairy & seafood trade push
India and Russia have initiated talks to deepen bilateral trade in dairy, meat and fisheries — a move that could reshape export-demand and significantly impact India’s dairy sector. At a recent meeting in New Delhi, India’s Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying met his Russian counterpart to discuss easing market-access restrictions, fast-tracking registration of…
What the global “Wall of Milk” means — recent developments
What the global “Wall of Milk” means — recent developments Global milk production across major dairy-exporting regions has surged in 2025. According to an analysis cited by DairyHerd, year-to-date (through July) output among the top export markets is up by about 1% compared to 2024, adding approximately 3.7 billion pounds of milk to global supply….
Pending ₹215-Crore Incentives Hit Tamil Nadu Dairy Producers
Dairy producers in Tamil Nadu have stepped up pressure on the state government to release pending incentive payments reportedly amounting to around ₹215 crore, claiming the delay is heavily impacting their livelihoods. Members of Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association (TNMPWA) and local cooperative societies said that though the government had announced a bonus incentive…
Food manufacturing to hit Rs 40-lakh-crore : Dr R S Sodhi
India’s organised food-manufacturing segment is poised for a dramatic rise, expected to reach ₹ 40-lakh-crore in the near future as the nation’s broader food economy is projected to nearly triple by 2033, according to RS Sodhi, President of Indian Dairy Association and former MD of Amul. Speaking at the Global Manufacturing Conclave 2025, Sodhi said…
DAHD rolls out schemes to boost milk yield; milk prices rising
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) says it is implementing a set of nationwide schemes — Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), Supporting Dairy Cooperatives & Farmer Producer Organisations (SDCFPO), National Livestock Mission (NLM) and Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) across…