PH, France partner for dairy sector development
The Philippines and France have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the dairy sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Saturday. In a news release, the DA announced the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the National Dairy Authority (NDA) and France-based Phylum SARL for the conduct of a feasibility study for…
Canada rejects NZ dairy protein ‘dumping’ claim
The Canadian government has brushed off criticism from the dairy industry in New Zealand, Australia and the US that it has been dumping dairy products on world markets, saying its exports aren’t on the rise. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman has meanwhile argued this is not the right time for New Zealand to…
Undocumented workers support America’s dairy industry
President Trump spent much of his campaign vowing “mass deportations” of undocumented immigrants, and the first weeks of his term have been marked by public displays of immigration enforcement. It could pose a blow to multiple parts of the country’s food supply chain, including the dairy industry, where more than half of the national workforce…
Infant formula: CMA to help parents save money
CMA infant formula study finds that a combination of factors is leading to poor outcomes for parents, who could be saving around £300 a year by switching to a lower priced brand Issues include the design and operation of current regulations and the responses of consumers to advertising which emphasises branding when, in fact, all…
Himachal became first state to set MSP for Milk
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that the state government was committed to strengthening the rural economy through sustainable and farmer-friendly policies. The government has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first state in the country to fix the highest support price for wheat and maize under natural farming. He said that…
Mother Dairy turnover may rise 15% to cross Rs 17K cr in FY25
Mother Dairy is likely to achieve 15 per cent growth in turnover this fiscal to more than Rs 17,000 crore on strong demand for its food products and expansion of production capacity as well as distribution network. Besides fresh milk and other dairy products, Mother Dairy sells edible oils under ‘Dhara’ brand and horticulture (fresh…
Building a Culture of Consistency in Dairy
Consistency in dairy products is not just a technical challenge—it is a strategic necessity. Consumers expect the same taste, texture, and quality every time they buy milk, butter, cheese, or yogurt. However, delivering uniformity in dairy products is far more complex than in many other industries. It requires managing multiple variables, from breed and feeding…
SIG to invest 40 mn euros for plant expansion in India
Global packaging solutions provider SIG will invest 40 million euros (around Rs 360 crore) in the second phase to increase capacity of its plant in India, a “key growth market” for the Swiss multinational, a top company official said. With the new tranche of fund infusion, the total investment of SIG at the Ahmedabad-based plant…
Rajasthan Farmer Builds Rs 17 Crore Organic farm and Dairy
Lekh Ram Yadav turned his 550-acre organic farm and dairy business into a Rs 17 crore venture by using sustainable practices, organic farming, and indigenous cows, emphasizing profitability through dedication and knowledge. Ram began his dairy business with 120 indigenous ‘Sahiwal’ cows Five years ago. (Pic Credit: Lekh Ram Yadav) Lekh Ram Yadav is a…
Back to the humble beginnings of Nandini in Kodagu town
In the quiet town of Kudige in Kodagu, an old dairy facility stands as a reminder of the humble beginnings of what would become one of India’s most iconic dairy brands, Karnataka Milk Federation’s (KMF) Nandini. Once a bustling cooperative hub where fresh milk was collected from local farmers, the site now lies in decay,…