Whole-Fat Dairy Linked to 24% Lower Heart Disease Risk
A new long-term study by University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that higher consumption of whole-fat dairy products is associated with a 24% lower risk of coronary artery calcification (CAC) compared with low consumers. The analysis used data from the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study spanning more than 3,100…
Co-ops Key to Food Security: India’s Dairy Model Leads
According to an analysis by Reuters, cooperatives are emerging as essential to global food security and sustainable agrifood systems. The article highlights that during the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, numerous global examples underscored how member-owned structures deliver resilience, fairness and scalability. In India, the dairy cooperative model through Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul)…
Milma Posts 14% Milk Procurement Surge in H1 FY26
Kerala Co‑operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) achieved a 13.97% increase in average daily milk procurement during the first half of FY2025-26 — rising from 10.66 lakh litres/day in the same period last year to 12.15 lakh litres/day. Milk sales also grew, reaching 16.83 lakh litres/day, up from 16.50 lakh litres/day last year — a 2.03%…
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In a major action aimed at safeguarding public health, the Commissioner of Food Safety, Jammu and Kashmir, Smita Sethi, has issued a prohibitory order banning the manufacture, sale, distribution, import, and transportation of loose paneer containing foreign or vegetable fat across the Union Territory with immediate effect. According an order, a copy of which lies…
Hatsun Agro Surges on 72% Profit Jump; Peers Lag Behind
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd shares hit the 20% upper circuit after reporting a 71.9% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹110 crore for Q2 FY26, compared with ₹64 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s consolidated revenue grew 17% YoY to ₹2,428 crore, driven by strong performance across its core dairy portfolio —…
BJP’s Shankar Chaudhary re-elected as Banas dairy chairman
Gujarat Assembly Speaker Shankar Chaudhary has been re-elected unopposed for a third consecutive term as Chairman of Banas Dairy — the large dairy cooperative in Banaskantha district, widely cited as Asia’s largest milk-producer cooperative. The nomination process saw no contest, with official filings indicating only one candidate per seat across the constituencies involved in the…
Heritage Foods Ltd Acquires majority Stake in Get‑A‑Way Ice cream
Heritage Foods Ltd has acquired a 51% stake in Peanutbutter & Jelly Pvt Ltd, the parent company of the health-focused dessert brand Get-A-Way, for approximately ₹9 crore. Under the agreement, the remaining 49% stake remains with the original promoters, who will continue operating the business. Heritage Foods also holds an option to acquire an additional…
NZ Dairy Structure: One Major Firm, Strong Follower & Niche Players
In his recent commentary, agribusiness analyst Allan Barber applauds the evolution of the New Zealand dairy sector into a balanced market structure: one dominant processing company, a credible second-tier follower, and several specialist firms each focused on narrow but successful product ranges. He points out that the leading co-operative Fonterra Co‑operative Group Ltd still controls…
Comparison amongst fatty acids in plant-based milk alternatives
A new scientific study has compared the profiles of free and total fatty acids in plant-based milk alternatives available in Greece, spotlighting nutritional nuances between these products and traditional dairy options. The research analysed a range of plant-based milks to determine how well their fat content aligns with consumer expectations around healthier, sustainable alternatives. Key…
New Review Maps Next-Gen Directions for Plant-Based Yogurts
A newly published review brings together emerging trends shaping the plant-based yogurt sector, with a strong focus on novel raw materials, bio-functional attributes, product stability and sustainability. The paper examines how manufacturers and researchers are pivoting beyond traditional plant milks to tap under‐explored ingredients, and how process innovations aim to meet consumer expectations around health,…