LUVAS Develops India’s First Nutrient-Rich Whey Health Drink
Researchers at LUVAS, Hisar have announced the development of a whey-based health drink derived from cheese/paneer by-product — billed as “India’s first nutrient-rich health drink from cheese byproduct.” Why Whey Matters Whey — the liquid left after milk curdling in cheese or paneer production — is often discarded. Yet it is nutritionally valuable: besides being…
Aavin hikes ghee price to ₹700/kg — Tamil Nadu consumers hit
Aavin, the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation, has raised the retail price of its ghee, with a 1-litre jar now listed at ₹700/kg. This marks a significant increase at a time when many other dairy cooperatives and brands have either reduced or maintained prices. Representatives said the hike reflects underlying production and input costs,…
Rajasthan reports strong rise in dairy, animal-husbandry output
The Rajasthan government says its dairy and animal-husbandry sector has shown significant growth over the past two years, with milk production, processing capacity and cooperative-sector performance all improving. Economic turnaround & increased turnover State data show that annual turnover from milk production and cattle-feed in Rajasthan rose from ₹ 8,000 crore to ₹ 10,000 crore,…
Women-Led Dairy Co-ops on the Rise: A New Chapter for Indian Dairying
The Ministry of Cooperation has recently highlighted a growing trend of women-led dairy cooperatives across India. Women are increasingly taking charge of critical dairy operations — not just in milk production, but also procurement, processing and marketing. This shift is being recognized as a powerful instrument for improving transparency, boosting incomes and uplifting the social…
More Milk, Less Money: India’s Dairy Crisis
With the release of the BAHS 2025 summary report, I felt compelled to deep dive into its findings and reflect on the real progress and challenges facing India’s dairy sector. Over the last six years, India’s dairy sector has continued to consolidate its global leadership, even as deeper structural challenges around farmer incomes, sustainability, and…
Dholpur Fresh Hitech Dairy Plant Inaugurated in Kanpur
Dholpur Fresh, Hitech Dairy Processing Plant was inaugurated today in Kanpur in a prestigious and high-profile ceremony. Chairman Shri Krishna Murari Lal Agarwal, along with Directors Shri Tarun Agarwal and Shri Govind Agarwal, extended a warm welcome to Shri B. Chandramogan, Chairman of Hatsun Agro Ltd — India’s largest private-sector dairy. Hatsun Agro, a highly…
India Dairy Market Forced Open: Global Shakeup Begins
Intense global trade pressure from major exporters is challenging India’s massive, protected milk production system, signaling major export opportunities. India, which boasts the world’s largest herd and a predominantly small-scale, domestic-focused milk production system, is facing unprecedented pressure to dismantle its formidable trade barriers. Historically shielded by prohibitive tariffs and non-tariff barriers, the Indian dairy market has remained largely inaccessible to international dairy…
UK Milk Prices Drop as Oversupply Pressures Dairy Farmers
In a fresh sign of stress in Europe’s dairy markets, two major UK milk processors — Arla Foods and Müller Milk & Ingredients — have announced cuts to their farm-gate milk prices, citing a surge in global and European milk supply that continues to outpace retail and industrial demand. Starting 1 December 2025, Arla will…
Dairy industry hits back as drinks levy expands to milk drinks
In a controversial policy shift, the government decided to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) to include milk-based drinks such as flavored milks, yogurt drinks, bottled milkshakes and similar pre-packaged dairy beverages. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from industry representatives. Provision Trade Federation (PTF), which represents many food-processing and dairy-related firms in the…
Heritage Foods: From Village Farmers to Tech-Enabled Dairy Powerhouse
Heritage Foods — a leading private dairy company in India — is rapidly reshaping its business around three core principles: farmer empowerment, quality dairy production, and technology-driven scalability. Under the leadership of Srideep N. Kesavan, CEO (appointed 2021), Heritage Foods is pivoting strongly toward value-added dairy (VAD) and innovation, while continuing to support thousands of…