Russia Ships $12.5M Dairy Products to Belarus
Russia exported dairy products worth $12.5 million to Belarus during the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by Agroexport, the export promotion center of the Russian Agriculture Ministry. Belarus emerged as the third-largest destination for Russian dairy exports during the period, following Kazakhstan, which imported more than $30 million worth of products, and…
FSSAI Opens Fast Track for Dairy Innovation via ePAAS
In a major move that could reshape innovation and premiumisation in India’s dairy sector, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has operationalised a unified digital approval mechanism through the electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS). Effective June 1, 2026, all applications related to prior approvals, risk assessments, claims, novel ingredients,…
Balanced Dairy Blends Eye Mainstream Growth
The emerging “balanced dairy” category, which combines animal and plant proteins in dairy products, is gaining renewed industry attention as manufacturers look to improve sustainability, manage costs, and meet evolving consumer preferences. According to the Balanced Protein Consortium, a balanced protein product replaces 30% of animal-based ingredients with plant-derived ingredients, creating hybrid dairy solutions positioned…
AGRANA Sees Functional Dairy Demand Rising
AGRANA is witnessing a major shift in dairy innovation as fruit preparations increasingly evolve beyond flavor enhancement to become functional carriers for protein, fiber, and gut health solutions in dairy products. According to Manon Noe, Global Director of Portfolio Development, Marketing and Innovation at AGRANA’s fruit division, dairy manufacturers are rapidly adopting protein-forward, fiber-enriched, and…
Middle East Tensions Trigger Dairy Market Volatility
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving short-term volatility across global dairy markets, raising concerns over supply disruptions and trade flows through critical maritime routes, even as the overall market structure remains resilient. Despite an initial spike in commodity prices, strong global milk production, improved inventories of storable dairy products, and limited direct…
MP Govt to Ensure Fair Milk Price for Farmers
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that it will procure milk directly from farmers to ensure they receive a fair price, as part of a broader push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector and farmer incomes. The initiative, highlighted by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, focuses on securing remunerative returns for livestock farmers while expanding…
GDT 403: Powders lift index, fats under pressure
The latest auction on the Global Dairy Trade platform (Event 403 held on May 5, 2026) clearly signals a shift in market dynamics, with powders driving the recovery while milk fats continue to correct. The price index moved up by 1.5% to reach at average winning price of USD 4127 per kg after two consecutive…
Gyandhara Drives Science-Led Dairy Transformation
Gyandhara Industries Pvt. Ltd., under the leadership of Managing Director Ritu Agarwal, is advancing a science-driven and community-centric approach to transform rural dairy ecosystems, addressing long-standing inefficiencies in cattle nutrition and farmer awareness across North India. The initiative focuses on tackling a critical gap in the traditional cattle feed market, where compromises between affordability and…
India Moves to Ban Synthetic Paneer
The government is moving to prohibit analogue or “synthetic” paneer as part of a major tightening of dairy standards, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aiming to protect nutritional integrity and prevent consumer deception in one of the country’s key protein sources. The proposal, finalised by FSSAI’s Central Advisory Committee in…
Milky Mist Raises ₹482 Cr in Pre-IPO Round
Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has raised ₹482 crore in a pre-IPO funding round led by Jongsong Investments Pte. Ltd, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, strengthening its financial position ahead of its planned public listing. The transaction comprises a primary capital infusion of about ₹357 crore into the company and a…