Tetra Pak Showcases cost reduction Solutions at Drinktec2025
Tetra Pak, a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, is showcasing a portfolio of cutting-edge solutions at Drinktec India 2025 in Mumbai. The exhibit underscores Tetra Pak’s commitment to enabling India’s beverage producers to achieve higher productivity, lower total cost of ownership, and unlock value through technology, sustainability, and design thinking. Key highlights of the…
India’s milk demand to surge further in 2025
India’s milk consumption is poised for further expansion in 2025, buoyed by improving incomes, changing consumption habits and stronger organised dairy infrastructure. According to FAS’s recent Global Agricultural Information Network (GAIN) report, household demand for fluid milk in India is set to reach around 91 million metric tons (MMT) in 2025, up from about 89…
81 tonnes of butter worth Rs 4.21 cr supplied to Aavin found spoiled
The Tamil Nadu Co‑operative Milk Producers’ Federation (Aavin) says it procured 81 tonnes of butter in October to meet festive demand, only for the consignment to be discovered spoiled a few weeks later. The butter, supplied by Kirpa Ram Dairy Private Limited (based in Uttar Pradesh), was valued at ₹4.21 crore. After complaints from staff…
Thailand declares its cow milk 100% safe: Minister
Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development (DLD) has reaffirmed that locally produced cow milk is completely safe and meets international food safety standards. The assurance came amid growing consumer concerns triggered by social media posts questioning milk purity. Livestock Development Minister Thammanat Prompao stated that rigorous monitoring systems are in place at every stage of the…
IFF’s 2026 Dairy Trends: Purpose-Driven Growth Ahead
The global dairy sector is entering a new phase, according to IFF’s latest “2026 Dairy Trends Report”, which signals that consumer behaviour is shifting beyond simple nutrition toward purpose, sustainability and holistic wellbeing. IFF highlights that dairy brands must now consider not just what their products deliver, but why they exist — aligning with evolving…
Dairy cows in UK breed reduce methane — “Cool Cows” project
Researchers in the UK are working on an innovative project known as the Cool Cows initiative, which aims to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows by using genetic selection and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to breed animals that naturally emit less methane. According to the reporting, each new generation of cows bred under this programme could…
India’s dairy sector sustains strong growth momentum
India’s dairy sector continues to evolve as one of the most dynamic components of the global food economy, according to a recent assessment by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), UK. Despite facing challenges like climate variability and rising production costs, India remains the world’s largest milk producer and consumer, accounting for nearly a…
Bengal’s Banglar Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 4/litre
Banglar Dairy, the West Bengal government’s own milk brand, has raised its retail milk prices by Rs 4 per litre, effective November 2025. The hike applies across its product range: its premium “Supreme” variant now sells at Rs 60 per litre (up from Rs 56); “Tripti” milk has been increased to Rs 54 (from Rs…
Goa invokes ESMA to prevent dairy strike at Goa Dairy
The Goa State Co‑operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (popularly known as “Goa Dairy”) will remain unaffected by strike action for the next six months after the Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1988 (ESMA) was invoked by the Government of Goa. The move comes in response to a strike notice issued by dairy union workers of the…
Recombinant dairy startup Remilk unveils “New Milk” launch
Israeli startup Remilk has launched a new product called “New Milk”, in partnership with dairy firm Gad Dairies, marking what the company describes as a “new phase” in the recombinant-dairy category. The milk is made with recombinant dairy proteins produced via fermentation, rather than from cows. It is being rolled out in cafés, restaurants and…