UK Milk Output Surges 5.5%, But Prices May Soften Ahead
Great Britain’s milk deliveries in September 2025 touched 1.023 billion litres, up 5.5% over last year — showing no signs of slowing, according to AHDB. Daily collections averaged 34 million litres, while total deliveries for April–September reached 6.56 billion litres, a 5.3% seasonal rise. The growth was supported by wetter pastures after a dry summer,…
FDA Nod to Animal-Free Dairy Proteins: A New Milestone
In a historic move that could redefine the global dairy landscape, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a “No Questions Letter” to French biotech company Verley for its precision-fermented dairy proteins. The two approved products—FermWhey™ Native and FermWhey™ MicroStab—are identical to conventional whey proteins found in cow’s milk but produced entirely without…
The Indian Dairy Boom: a USD 290.8 Billion Market
With a market valued at INR 18,975 billion in 2024, projected to reach INR 57,001 billion by 2033 (CAGR 12.35%), the Indian dairy sector is an economic engine benefiting over 80 million farmers and capturing the attention of global investors. This week, tax cuts, new production plants and innovative products are driving the ‘White Revolution 2.0’ – find…
IPL Pushes Balanced Fertilisation for Dairy Sustainability
P.S. Gahlaut, Managing Director of Indian Potash Limited (IPL), has emphasized balanced fertilisation as a cornerstone for sustainable dairy farming. The method involves applying both mineral and organic fertilisers in precise proportions tailored to soil and crop needs, aiming to enhance fodder crop production and overall soil health. According to research cited by IPL, this…
Priyanka Gandhi Meets ‘Alia Bhatt’, cow and Kerala Farmers
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi visited a dairy farm in Kodenchery, Kerala, where she engaged with local dairy farmers about the economic and operational challenges they face. During her visit, she encountered a cow named “Alia Bhatt,” which she used to draw light attention, before turning attention to serious sector issues. She pledged to write…
Top Milk Powder Firms Drive Growth in NZ-USA-Asia Markets
The global milk powder market was valued at USD 243.57 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 256.85 billion in 2025, reaching around USD 270.83 billion in 2026, with a long-term projection of USD 589.57 billion by 2034. The forecasted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2025 to 2034 is approximately 5.45%….
India’s animal Feed Industry at the Crossroads of Growth
India remains a dairy and livestock powerhouse—already the world’s largest milk producer and the second-largest egg producer. The domestic animal feed market, currently valued at around US $14 billion (2025), is projected to expand to US $20 billion by 2030 at a ~7 % compounded annual growth rate (CAGR). However, the sector grapples with significant…
NDDB – Mother Dairy launch Phase-II in Vidarbha-Marathwada
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Mother Dairy are poised to launch the second phase of their dairy development initiative across the Vidarbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra. The program, building on the progress and learnings from Phase I, seeks to further strengthen farm-level capacity, procurement infrastructure, and milk production in historically under-developed dairy…
Global butter prices drop due to milk oversupply
Butter prices have dropped worldwide due to an oversupply of milk hitting all major producing regions, Vesper reported. To date, US butter production has grown 5.44% year-on-year in 2025, building on solid growth in 2023 and 2024, according to the 24 September report. In New Zealand, the milk season started with a 2.46% year-on-year surplus, and European…
Nestlé Exits Dairy Methane Alliance, Sparks Concern
Swiss food giant Nestlé has officially withdrawn from the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, a global coalition formed in December 2023 by major food companies to reduce methane emissions from dairy supply chains. The alliance counts members such as Danone, Kraft Heinz, Starbucks, Bel, and General Mills, who have committed to measuring, reporting, and reducing dairy-related…