Koufuku International Limited redefines Bhutan’s dairy industry
Established as Bhutan’s first foreign direct investment (FDI) dairy venture, Koufuku International Limited (KIL) in Chenary, Trashigang, is transforming the dairy sector in eastern Bhutan. By sourcing milk from 19 milk groups and over 1,046 micro-farms and farmers groups, producing high-quality products, and expanding operations to meet growing demand, KIL is empowering rural livelihoods and promoting sustainability….
Rabobank Warns: Dairy Boom Faces Headwinds in H2 2025
Rabobank’s Q2 2025 Global Dairy Quarterly, titled “Too Good to Be True?”, signals rising downside risks for the global dairy outlook in the year’s second half. While the Brand Majesty of dairy producers—like New Zealand, Australia, the EU, South America, and the US—has supported steady prices in early 2025, a surge in production and weakening…
Barista Milk vs. Regular Milk: What Makes the Difference
Barista milk—whether dairy or plant-based—is specially formulated to foam and froth consistently at high temperatures, making it ideal for espresso-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos . The key differences from regular milk include: Enhanced Fat & Protein ContentBarista milks often boost fat or protein to create a rich, velvety microfoam that holds shape and resists…
Milky Mist Readies ₹2,000 Cr IPO, Strengthens Value‑Added Focus
Tamil Nadu–based Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd, known for its value-added dairy products such as paneer, probiotic curd, and sweetened condensed milk, is gearing up for a ₹2,000 crore (~USD 240 million) IPO with a target valuation of around ₹20,000 crore (~USD 2.3 billion) . Unlike traditional dairies focused on liquid milk, Milky Mist intentionally avoids commoditised segments to preserve margins…
Amul Invests in Solar Cold Chain to Strengthen Supply
Amul is accelerating its transition to a solar-powered cold chain in 2025, aiming to reduce spoilage, cut diesel costs, and build climate resilience amid India’s rising heatwaves. Leveraging its vast network—18,000+ village collection centers and IoT-enabled refrigerated trucks—this initiative upgrades both chilling infrastructure and transportation . Rural milk from smallholder farmers (who produce 95% of India’s…
PETA’s Dog‑Milk Billboard Disrespects India’s Dairy Heritage
PETA India’s provocative billboard campaign—posed in major cities with the tagline “If you wouldn’t drink dogs’ milk, why drink cow’s?” and an image of a child sipping dog milk—has sparked more outrage than debate. While intended to jolt consumers into veganism, the stunt undermines reasoned discourse on animal welfare, ignores India’s rich dairy heritage, and…
Sanchi Rath’ launched to ensure dairy products’ purity
To promote awareness about the purity of milk and dairy products, the Bhopal Sahakari Dugdh Sangh has launched a modern mobile laboratory campaign titled “Sanchi Rath.” This initiative is touring various residential colonies across Bhopal under the campaign name “Doodh ka Doodh – Pani ka Pani.” The mobile lab is equipped with state-of-the-art testing equipment…
Expert Debunks Dairy-Fruit Combo Toxicity Myth
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, aka The Liver Doc, said you should ‘ignore’ this Ayurvedic warning – as it is not backed by modern toxicology or controlled trails. Some people may experience digestive issues or discomfort when combining dairy and fruit, while others may not. Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, a hepatologist, who is known as The Liver Doc…
FSSAI to adopt ICMR nutrition HFSS norms for FOPL
A kirana store | Representational Image | Photo: Praveen Jain/ ThePrint The country’s apex food regulator has decided to adopt the standards of the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) for defining, for the first time, food that is high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS), ThePrint has learnt. Salt, sugar and…
Heatwave Shrinks Indore Milk Supply; Prices Up ₹2/L
Indore’s dairy sector is grappling with the heatwave’s impact: temperatures surged ~8 °C over ten days, leading to a significant 1 lakh-litre per day drop in loose milk collections, now averaging 11–11.5 lakh litres/day . With demand rising for summer staples like lassi and curd, local suppliers have raised milk prices by ₹2 per litre, effective…