FTA Spurs Value-Added Dairy Export Paths, Says Prem Maan
In the wake of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), industry voices from New Zealand’s dairy sector are pointing to emerging opportunities for value-added exports, even as traditional bulk dairy access remains limited. Prem Maan, a senior industry analyst, said the pact’s structure — though not granting direct tariff cuts for core dairy imports…
Fonterra Calls India FTA Outcome “Disappointing” on Dairy Access
New Zealand’s largest dairy co-operative, Fonterra, has acknowledged the conclusion of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) but described the outcome as disappointing for dairy access, particularly for core dairy exports. In an official statement, Fonterra’s Global External Affairs Director Simon Tucker said that despite strong advocacy by New Zealand negotiators, the agreement was…
Camel Milk Struggles in Gujarat as Demand Fails to Grow
Despite periodic enthusiasm around niche dairy alternatives, camel milk has yet to find a strong foothold among mainstream consumers in Gujarat, with demand remaining largely stagnant in and around Rajkot. Producers and traders in the region report that while the product garners curiosity, actual repeat purchase and sustained market pull remain limited, leaving the camel…
India–NZ FTA Lets Dairy Be Processed Here, Not Sold Locally
The recently announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has clarified a key concern for India’s dairy sector: while tariff concessions and broader trade cooperation have been agreed upon, India has ruled out opening its domestic dairy market to direct imports from New Zealand. Consumer Affairs & Food Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that the pact…
Current Market Scenario & Opportunities – Global Perspective
The global dairy market today is defined by volatility rather than stability. International milk production is growing at a modest 1–1.5% annually, while demand patterns are shifting sharply across regions. Developed markets are witnessing stagnation or decline in liquid milk consumption, offset by growth in cheese, butter, whey proteins, and specialised nutrition. Emerging markets, including…
Milk under scanner: J&K FDA issues advisory to dairy units
The Food Safety Division of the Jammu and Kashmir Food and Drug Control Organisation has directed dairy units across the Union Territory to ensure the sale of adulteration-free milk and milk products and to provide on-the-spot testing facilities for consumers at milk dispensing units and kiosks. The directive follows a nationwide enforcement drive launched last…
China hits EU dairy industry with tariffs of up to 42.7%
China will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on certain dairy products imported from the EU from Tuesday after concluding the first phase of an anti-subsidy investigation widely seen as retaliation for the bloc’s electric vehicle tariffs. The tariffs will range from 21.9% to 42.7% – although most companies will pay about 30% – and…
India Opens 7-Year Duty-Free Window for NZ Infant Dairy
New Zealand and India have concluded a Free Trade Agreement, offering New Zealanders unprecedented access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers, Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay announced today. This historic Agreement eliminates and reduces tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports – among the highest of any Indian FTA – with almost 57 per cent being duty-free from day one, increasing to 82…
India’s Milk Output Up 51% in 8 Years Under PM Modi
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, milk production in India has increased by about 51% in the last 8 years, which is the fastest increase in the world Today, most of the milk production in the country is being done through cooperative dairies, that is why today India has reached the first…
MilkStation Secures $2.5M to Scale Value-Added Dairy Portfolio
Indian dairy-tech startup MilkStation has raised $2.5 million in pre-Series A funding to accelerate its expansion and broaden its lineup of value-added dairy products, marking a significant milestone in the growing premium & innovation-oriented segment of India’s dairy market. The funding round underscores rising investor confidence in differentiated dairy offerings that go beyond conventional fluid…