China’s Dairy Rise Praised, IDF Backs EU Collaboration
At the 2025 Global Dairy Congress held in Amsterdam, China’s Yili Group reinforced its position as a global dairy powerhouse by winning major awards across multiple categories. Securing top honors in Intolerance‑Friendly Innovation, Ice Cream, Artisan Dairy, and CSR/Sustainability, Yili stood out among 177 entries spanning 20 award categories—marking its sixth consecutive year of major…
Aavin Expands with Two New Dairies to Double Chennai Supply
Amid intensifying competition from private players like Amul, Tamil Nadu’s Aavin is ramping up its infrastructure to defend its market share in Chennai. Two new dairies—one in Madhavaram (1 million litres/day) and another in Acharapakkam (100,000 litres/day)—are slated to start operations by March 2026. This expansion will push Aavin’s Chennai supply capacity from 11 lakh…
Madhya Pradesh Sets Sights on Becoming Dairy Powerhouse
Madhya Pradesh is accelerating its ambition to emerge as India’s leading dairy state, backed by robust policy measures and significant investment. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has rebranded the state’s “Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department” as “Animal, Dairy & Gopalan,” emphasizing a comprehensive dairy-livestock strategy. A record ₹90 crore was allocated to gaushalas, doubling daily care allowances for…
All G Unveils Scalable Animal‑Free Casein Tech
All G, a biotech startup specializing in precision fermentation, has revealed its breakthrough in producing scalable casein micelles—the same milk proteins found in cow’s milk—without any animal input. In a recent interview, Dr. Jared Raynes explained that All G uses microbial fermentation to synthesize functional caseins, creating micelles that mimic the structure, taste, and nutritional profile of…
Amul vs. Nandini: Metro Kiosks Ignite Dairy Turf War in Karnataka
Amul has launched 10 kiosks across Bengaluru Metro stations—including Indiranagar, Trinity, Majestic, and Jayanagar—marking a bold expansion by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation into Karnataka’s urban retail space . The effort is aimed at leveraging high footfall zones and boosting Amul’s direct-to-consumer presence through BMRCL’s licensing agreement. The move has sparked political outrage and…
Wisconsin Dairy Farmer Sues USDA Over Bias Allegations
A Wisconsin-based dairy farmer, Adam Faust, has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), alleging race and gender discrimination in several farm support programs. Represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, Faust contends his status as a white male unfairly excludes him from benefits available to other farmers under…
Reimagining Milk Through Ultra-Filtration
Brands like Quest Nutrition, Pioneer Pastures, and Nurri are transforming traditional dairy by introducing ultra‑filtered milk—a process that concentrates protein, reduces sugar, and enhances flavor and digestibility through advanced filtration techniques Three Distinct Approaches, One Shared Vision Quest Nutrition capitalizes on its protein-focused identity, producing milkshakes with 45g protein and only 2g sugar, aimed at…
Cows, Codes, and Confidence: Changing Face of Indian Dairy
In the early hours of a typical morning in a bustling Bangalore household, a mother pours a glass of milk for her child—not with uncertainty, but with quiet assurance. Unlike previous generations, her confidence is not based solely on brand trust, but on verifiable information. A simple scan of a QR code on the milk…
Navigating China’s Oversupply: Growth Strategies in Dairy
After nearly 30 years of dynamic development, China’s dairy sector has emerged as the world’s second-largest. According to NielsenIQ, however, this juggernaut now faces a critical juncture: production has surged while per‑capita consumption lags behind. Between 2018 and 2024, raw milk output jumped 31.6%, while productivity per cow improved 11.7%. Yet in the same period, per‑capita…
GDT Index Falls; Butter and Cheddar remains strong
In the 17 June Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, the overall GDT Price Index fell 1.0%, settling at USD 4,389/tonne . Anhydrous Milkfat: Lost ground with a 1.3% price index decline, averaging USD 7,276/MT (€6,290). Butter: Strength continued, with a 1.4% index rise to USD 7,890/MT (€6,821). Cheddar Cheese: Notable increase of 5.1%, averaging USD 4,992/MT…