India’s Dairy Giants Bet Big on Protein Boom
From shakes to cheeses, top brands innovate to bring affordable, protein-rich dairy to India’s expanding health-conscious market. India’s leading dairy players are riding the growing wave of protein awareness by transforming everyday dairy products into high-protein staples for the masses. With 73% of Indian adults consuming less protein than recommended, the opportunity for innovation is…
Tata Consumer may acquire Danone India nutrition business
India’s food-consumer landscape may see a major shake-up as Tata Consumer Products (TCPL) — already present in staples, beverages and packaged-foods — is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Danone India’s specialised-nutrition and nutraceutical portfolio. If the acquisition completes, TCPL will gain access to Danone India’s established nutrition brands (targeting infant-nutrition, adult protein and wellness…
KMF now under RTI: Karnataka panel affirms transparency mandate
The Karnataka Information Commission (KIC) has officially declared the Karnataka Milk Federation (https://www.kmfnandini.coop/ — along with its district-level unions such as Bamul and Komul — as a “state” entity under the RTI Act, making it legally obliged to disclose information sought by citizens. The decision was issued by Information Commissioner Rajashekara S while adjudicating a…
Circular dairy drive may lift farmer income 20% in five years
Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on December 6, 2025 said that a new “circular economy” model in the dairy sector is expected to boost the income of dairy farmers by 20% over the next five years. The remarks were made during the inauguration of a bio-CNG and fertiliser plant at Banas Dairy in…
Raw-milk prices in Europe hit 5-yr low; ripple effect looms
European raw-milk prices have plunged to their lowest in five years, as oversupply and weak demand weigh on dairy markets across the region. According to recent data from DCA Market Intelligence B.V., benchmark prices for unprocessed milk have slipped below € 25 per 100 kg, a level not seen since 2020. The downturn is not…
Global food prices ease; FAO dairy index slips — impact looms
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 137.5 points in November, down 4.4 points (3.1 percent) from October and 2.4 points (1.7 percent) from its value a year ago. International dairy prices fell for the fifth consecutive month, with declines recorded across all major dairy commodities. The continued easing stemmed from rising milk production and abundant export supplies in…
Coca-Cola expands push into dairy sector via Fairlife
Fairlife — the dairy arm of Coca-Cola — is gearing up for rapid expansion of its value-added dairy business as demand for high-protein, low-sugar milk and protein products grows globally. Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey recently confirmed at a major investor conference that once new capacity comes online, Fairlife plans to diversify further with new flavours,…
Rise of Premium Dairy Brands Alongside Cooperatives
The Indian dairy landscape is undergoing a structural shift: alongside long-standing cooperatives, premium private dairy brands — especially those offering value-added products (VAPs) — are growing rapidly, reshaping consumer expectations, product mix and value flows. Urban consumers in cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi increasingly pick premium yogurt drinks, probiotic curds, artisanal paneer or high-quality…
NDDB to build solar-dairy at Kargil for Army milk supply
The NDDB is establishing a solar-powered milk processing plant in Kargil — one of the highest-altitude dairying projects in India — to ensure supply of fresh milk to Indian Army units deployed in remote, high-altitude regions such as Siachen, Nubra Valley, Leh and other posts. The planned facility will have a processing capacity of 10,000…
India–Russia eye big dairy & seafood trade push
India and Russia have initiated talks to deepen bilateral trade in dairy, meat and fisheries — a move that could reshape export-demand and significantly impact India’s dairy sector. At a recent meeting in New Delhi, India’s Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying met his Russian counterpart to discuss easing market-access restrictions, fast-tracking registration of…