Nestlé Cuts Dairy Emissions by 26%
Nestlé has reported a 26% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its dairy value chain in 2025 compared to its 2018 baseline, according to the company’s first Dairy Plan report. The initiative, which covers more than 130,000 dairy farmers, over 200 suppliers and partners across more than 40 countries, outlines Nestlé’s strategy to…
Kashmir Milk Output Nears 30 Lakh Tonnes
Dairy farming is emerging as a major growth driver in Kashmir, with milk production in Jammu & Kashmir approaching the 30 lakh tonne mark as government interventions, improved breeding programmes, and rising farmer participation strengthen the sector. Official data indicate that milk production has increased steadily from 25.94 lakh tonnes in 2020-21 to approximately 29.74…
Shreeja Empowers 29,000 Lakhpati Didis
Andhra Pradesh-based dairy enterprise Shreeja Mahila Milk Producer Company has emerged as a major driver of rural women’s economic empowerment, helping create nearly 29,000 “Lakhpati Didis” through dairy-based livelihoods and now setting its sights on developing “Crorepati Didis.” Backed by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and operating across several districts, Shreeja has enabled thousands of…
Dairy Sector Highlights Cow Protection Contradictions
India’s dairy industry has come under renewed scrutiny following an opinion piece published by Policy Circle that highlights what it describes as a fundamental contradiction between cow protection politics and the economics of dairy production. The article argues that while cows have become a powerful symbol in religious and political debates, the dairy sector itself…
Supreme Court PIL Raises Questions on Penalties, Testing & Enforcement Transparency
Food safety is not only about writing regulations. It is about ensuring that the entire system — from sampling to testing to enforcement — works with credibility, consistency and accountability. The recent notice issued by the Supreme Court to the Centre and FSSAI on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking stronger food safety enforcement has…
Heritage Foods launches shakes and paneer on 35th Foundation Day
Heritage Foods Ltd. marked its 35th Foundation Day today, celebrating a journey shaped by pure resolve, purpose and enduring partnerships with farmers and consumers. Founded in 1992 with a mission to empower dairy farmers and bring fresh, nutritious dairy products to households across India, the company has grown into one of the country’s most trusted…
Nestlé India Keeps ₹2,000 Cr Capex Amid Premium Demand
Nestlé India will continue to invest more than ₹2,000 crore annually in capital expenditure as the country’s premium consumer segment remains resilient despite pressure on broader urban demand. Speaking on the company’s growth outlook, Nestlé India Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said that consumers at the higher end of the market continue to spend…
Class IV Surges as Milk Price Gap Hits 6-Year High
The U.S. dairy market witnessed a significant shift in May 2026 as the gap between Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) Class III and Class IV milk prices widened to $5.40 per hundredweight (cwt), the largest spread since 2020. The development has renewed incentives for depooling within FMMOs, with Class IV milk emerging as the higher-valued…
EU SMP Demand May Rise as Super El Niño Threatens Supply
Demand for European skimmed milk powder (SMP) could strengthen significantly if a potential Super El Niño disrupts milk production and agricultural output across key dairy-producing regions, according to analysis from CZ App. The report highlights that extreme weather linked to a strong El Niño event could impact global dairy supply chains, creating tighter market conditions…
Why Dairy’s Sustainability Debate Must Move beyond the Cow
As the world celebrates World Environment Day on June 5th, every sector is once again discussing climate change, carbon emissions, resource conservation and sustainable development. The dairy sector too finds itself at the centre of this conversation. Globally, discussions around dairy sustainability often focus on methane emissions from cattle, feed efficiency, manure management and the…