Plant-Based Milk Gains in US Foodservice
Plant-based milk continued to strengthen its position in the US foodservice sector in 2025, outperforming conventional dairy milk in growth despite ongoing challenges for the broader plant-based category. According to a new Good Food Institute (GFI) report, plant-based milk dollar sales increased 16%, while volume (pound) sales rose 14%, compared with 4% growth in conventional…
AI Reshapes Dairy Farming with Smarter Decisions
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming dairy farming by improving the timing and accuracy of management decisions rather than replacing farmers. According to a Global AgInvesting report featuring dairy technology company smaXtec, AI delivers the greatest value when it combines continuous animal health data with actionable insights, enabling farmers to detect health issues earlier and intervene…
KMF Urged to Expand Dairy Support to Bhovi Community
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the state government to ensure that economic empowerment initiatives effectively benefit the Bhovi community, with a special focus on expanding livelihood opportunities through the dairy sector. Chairing a review meeting of the Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation, the Chief Minister instructed the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) to formulate special programmes…
Akshayakalpa Builds ₹700 Cr Dairy Enterprise
Akshayakalpa Organic, founded by Shashi Kumar, has grown into a ₹700 crore dairy enterprise by building a farmer-centric business model instead of owning farms. Speaking on the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Kumar revealed that the company now generates approximately ₹60 crore in monthly revenue while working with 2,800 farmers, including 1,200 women farmers. Rather than…
Danone Challenges Chobani’s Protein Claims
French dairy major Danone has filed a lawsuit against Chobani in a New York district court, alleging that Chobani’s “20G Protein” yogurt range misleads consumers by suggesting it delivers the same protein density as Danone’s Oikos Pro products. According to the complaint, Chobani achieves its 20g protein claim in single-serve products by using a 6.7oz…
Milky Mist’s Journey from Milk Truck to IPO
Indian dairy company Milky Mist Dairy has highlighted its remarkable transformation from operating a single milk truck to preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), underscoring the rapid evolution of India’s value-added dairy sector. Speaking at the businessline MSME Growth Conclave 2026, Chairman and Managing Director T. Sathish Kumar shared how the company grew from…
Vinamilk Showcases 50-Year Brand Journey at Global Congress
Vietnam’s leading dairy company, Vinamilk, showcased its 50-year journey of continuous brand transformation at the Global Dairy Congress (GDC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, highlighting how dairy brands can remain relevant amid rapidly evolving consumer expectations. Held under the theme “Fit for Purpose,” the congress brought together global dairy executives, innovators and industry leaders to discuss…
FSSAI’s Production Record Rule: Relief for Traders, But Dairy Industry Still Awaits Clarity
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has finally notified the amendment mandating licensed food manufacturers to maintain daily records of production and raw material utilisation. The final gazette notification, issued on 23 June 2026, brings some welcome relief by exempting non-manufacturing food businesses from this requirement, reflecting concerns raised by industry stakeholders…
White Revolution 2.0: Expanding Without Diluting Local Institutions
The true test of White Revolution 2.0 will not be how many new institutions it creates, but whether it strengthens the institutions that made White Revolution 1.0 a global success. India’s dairy cooperative movement is one of the world’s finest examples of grassroots economic transformation. The Anand Pattern—built on village societies, district unions and state…
Aavin Rolls Out Cloud System for Faster Farmer Payments
Aavin (Madurai) has introduced a cloud-based automated monitoring module at 45 Bulk Milk Coolers (BMCs) across Madurai district to ensure faster payments and improve transparency for dairy farmers. The new system instantly records and generates three key data points—milk weight, nutritional content, and monetary value—helping eliminate accounting delays while ensuring accurate evaluation of milk quality…