Milk Tops Orders in India’s Quick Commerce Trends: Zepto Report
According to Zepto’s 2025 annual trends report, milk emerged as the most-ordered item across major Indian metros, highlighting how quick commerce demand for daily essentials has surged alongside traditional grocery habits. In Bengaluru, Nandini milk led with approximately 8.8 million units ordered, while in Mumbai and Delhi NCR, Amul milk accounted for around 9 million…
Chobani & fairlife Among Most Read Dairy Industry Stories in 2025
Dairy Foods has published its list of the top 10 most-read industry stories of 2025, with a notable prominence of brands like Chobani and fairlife, reflecting strong reader engagement with developments involving these high-growth dairy players. The ranking highlights how consumer interest in product innovation and processor performance continues to shape sector discourse. Among the…
Dairy Foods Linked to Unexpected Gut Microbiome Differences
A new study has revealed that different types of dairy products may shape the gut microbiome in surprising and distinct ways, offering fresh insights into how dairy consumption affects human digestive health deep in the colon. Researchers analysing tissue samples found that higher milk intake was associated with a more diverse community of gut bacteria,…
Flavoured Milk Becomes a Daily Habit in India’s Changing Dairy Market
India’s dairy consumption patterns are undergoing a fundamental transformation, with flavoured milk emerging as a routine choice rather than an occasional treat as part of evolving consumer lifestyles. Once seen mainly as an indulgence or post-school drink, flavoured milk is increasingly integrated into everyday diets, reflecting broader shifts in taste preferences, nutrition awareness and convenience-driven…
Lactose-Free Milk Market Gains Momentum in India
The market for lactose-free milk and specialised dairy products is rapidly gaining traction in India, driven by rising health awareness, an increasing number of consumers recognising lactose intolerance, and innovations in packaging and distribution that are helping this segment move from niche to mainstream status. According to industry reports, India’s fluid milk production is projected…
China Says Its Anti-Subsidy Measures on EU Dairy Are Legitimate
China’s recent countervailing measures on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU) have been deemed legitimate and lawful by trade experts, amid widening trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The measures target products including cheese and cream after a year-long anti-subsidy investigation launched in August 2024. According to the Ministry of Commerce of…
Audit Uncovers Massive Livestock Carcass Burden in Punjab
A landmark audit of livestock fatalities in Punjab has exposed a vast and largely unregulated livestock carcass disposal challenge, highlighting environmental and public health risks in India’s high-milk-producing state. The findings show that more than 24,000 cattle carcasses are discarded every month across 5,541 sites, most of which are unmanaged and informal. The data was…
Genetic Clues From South Asia Explain Milk-Drinking Ability
A new genomic study reveals intriguing insights into why many adults in South Asia — the world’s largest dairy producing and consuming region — remain largely lactose intolerant, yet certain populations have developed a strong ability to digest milk into adulthood. Despite the subcontinent’s deep cultural and dietary association with dairy, most adults in India,…
Subhashis Basu Named Chief Business Officer Dairy Britannia Bel Foods
Britannia Industries has announced the appointment of Subhashis Basu as Chief Executive Officer of Britannia Bel Foods and Chief Business Officer – Dairy at Britannia, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s dairy and cheese portfolio amid intensifying competition and evolving consumer preferences . In his expanded role, Subhashis Basu will lead Britannia’s dairy business…
India Keeps Agriculture & Dairy Out of FTAs to Protect Farmers
India has recently signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, following earlier pacts with Australia, the UK, the UAE, Oman and the European Free Trade Association, while deliberately excluding agriculture and dairy from these deals to safeguard domestic producers. The strategy reflects India’s cautious approach after withdrawing from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership…