Milma Weighs Milk Price Hike Amid Cost Pressures
Kerala’s state co-operative, Milma, is exploring a potential milk price revision following farmer demands driven by rising feed and operational costs. Regional unions across Malabar, Ernakulam, and Thiruvananthapuram are compiling reports for the federation’s end-of-month board meeting Currently, retail milk sells at ₹52/litre, while farmers receive ₹42–48/litre based on quality. Production costs now average around…
Telangana Dairy Seeks GST Clarity on Flavoured Milk
A delegation led by K. Balakrishna Reddy of the Indian Dairy Association and Dodla Dairy petitioned Telangana’s Commercial Taxes Commissioner for clear GST guidelines on flavoured milk. Industry members report that most businesses are currently applying a 5% GST rate, treating flavoured milk as HSN 0402 (milk products) rather than as aerated beverages. This classification is supported by…
Retail Inflation down but prices of milk and dairy products sticky
India’s retail inflation cooled to a six-year low of 2.82% in May 2025, easing from 3.16% in April and 4.8% a year ago, driven by a sharp moderation in food prices, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This marks the fourth consecutive month of sub-4% inflation—the longest…
Trump promises immigration order soon on Dairy and farm workers
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would issue an order soon to address the effects of his immigration crackdown on the country’s farm and hotel industries, which rely heavily on migrant labor. “Our farmers are being hurt badly and we’re going to have to do something about that… We’re going to have an order on…
New dietary guidelines in US may include whole fat dairy also
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which influence school lunches, medical advice and nutrition standards, are expected to be released as soon as June, two sources familiar with the matter said. The Trump administration is accelerating the timeline to impact meals served in the upcoming school year, starting later this summer, one of the sources…
JMF added “Medha Ragi Laddoo” in the portfolio on June 6th
The Jharkhand State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd (JMF). Which came into existence in the year 2013, is currently being managed by NDDB. JMF is manufacturing and marketing milk and milk products like market milk (Shakti Special, Standardized Milk, Toned Milk, Cow Milk and Slim Milk), Dahi, Misti Doi, Paneer, Lassi, Masala Chaach, Peda, Gulab…
Dairy sector faces highest global trade barriers-NZ
New Zealand’s dairy industry, contributing roughly NZ$26 billion in exports (to April 2023), is increasingly burdened by tariffs and non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that remain high across global markets. A report commissioned by DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association (DCANZ) highlighted that 87% of global dairy markets enforce tariffs ≥10%, resulting in NZ exporters incurring NZ$1.5 billion in…
Climate change is coming for your cheese
By affecting cows’ diets, climate change can affect cheese’s nutritional value and sensory traits such as taste, color and texture. This is true at least for Cantal — a firm, unpasteurized cheese from the Auvergne region in central France, researchers report February 20 in the Journal of Dairy Science. Cows in this region typically graze on local grass….
NZ Dairy Accelerates Sustainability & Tech Shift
New Zealand’s dairy sector, responsible for over 20 billion litres of milk and NZD $18 billion in exports annually, continues to confront the environmental consequences of intensive farming. Following historic water pollution concerns—from the “dirty dairying” campaign leading to the 2003 Dairying and Clean Streams Accord—current violations and nutrient run-off remain under scrutiny, prompting enhanced regulation by regional…
Bamul KMF Trials Biodegradable Milk Packets
Karnataka’s Bamul dairy cooperative has launched trials of the country’s first biodegradable milk packets, aiming to significantly reduce plastic usage in daily dairy packaging. These new pouches are made from plant-based, compostable materials that degrade naturally within months, unlike conventional plastic sachets that can linger in landfills for over 400 years. This pilot addresses two…