US Lost 6% of Dairy Farms impacting Top 10 States
The United States lost 6% of its dairies in 2024 and kept milk production essentially flat. The percentage decline in dairy farms is consistent with the past several years, according to USDA data released Feb. 21. Only five states now have at least 1,000 dairies — Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Minnesota and Ohio. California, where most dairy herds were…
New AlSafi dairy campaign reaches out to Gen Z
Saudi dairy brand AlSafi has launched its latest campaign “TaMoo Tabee3y,” a bold and playful initiative designed to engage Generation Z through humor, authentic experiences, and the unique taste of its dairy products. The campaign introduces the tagline “TaMoo Tabee3y,” emphasizing superior taste, natural ingredients, and a fun, youthful brand identity. For the campaign, AlSafi…
High court relief to AR dairy stays order cancelling license
Granting interim stay on an order suspending the licence of AR Dairy Food Private Limited, Madras high court on Friday said that the order will operate only for products relating to ghee and skimmed milk powder and will not operate with respect to other products being manufactured by the company. The court was hearing a petition filed by AR Dairy Food…
Farm exports to hit most if US decides on reciprocal tariffs
Indian farm exports will be hit the most if the US decides on uniform reciprocal tariffs with shrimp, dairy and processed foods facing import duties of up to 38.2 per cent, per an analysis by research body Global Trade and Research Initiative (GTRI). In the industrial goods sector, pharmaceuticals diamonds & jewellery, and electronics may…
Dodla Dairy targets 10% volume growth this year
Dodla Dairy expects 10% volume growth and 15% revenue growth in the financial year ending March 2025. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Dodla’s Executive Director and Managing Director Dodla Sunil Reddy outlined plans for a new plant in Maharashtra, which will start operations within 18-24 months from March 2025. The company aims to procure 25 lakh…
India’s ₹10 beverages- Campa, Smoodh and now, Amul Tru
Amul, Parle Agro, Reliance Consumer Products and Dabur are expanding their ₹10 beverage offerings to meet rising demand for affordable drinks. Amul launched Tru dairy-based drinks at this price, impacting competitors like Coca-Cola and Pepsi. From buttermilk to fruit drinks and sparkling beverages, consumer companies are driving deeper into the market for ₹10 packs. Amul, Parle Agro,…
Kulfi making big waves in the North American market
Indian frozen novelty meets the needs of both those with a sweet tooth and health-based prerequisites. Kaurina’s Kulfi’s truck, parked outside the company’s Dallas headquarters, is ready to deliver kulfi to various retailers. Everyone in America knows about ice cream. But for some frozen novelties, great taste may not be enough to boost a product’s…
18% sales tax threatens dairy sector in Pakistan
The government on Thursday assured a review of the imposition of an 18% sales tax on packaged milk, as it turned out that Pakistan has the highest tax on branded milk in the world and two-thirds of consumers earn less than Rs50,000 a month. The assurance to review the high tax rate was given by…
UP govt allocates Rs 2,000cr for maintaining stray cattle
Presenting Budget 2025-26 in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday, Finance Minister Suresh Khanna outlined the state government’s plans and announced fund allocations in sectors like food supply, fisheries, livestock, cooperatives, horticulture, food processing and sugarcane development. Highlighting the dairy sector, Khanna emphasised that India is the world’s largest milk producer, with Uttar Pradesh leading…
Significant milestone for Madhya Pradesh in milk production
In the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, a collaboration agreement will be signed on February 25 at Kushabhau Thackeray International Convention Center in Bhopal between the M.P. State Co-operative Dairy Federation Limited, associated milk unions, and the National Dairy Development Board. This partnership marks a…