National Milk Day -Honouring Dr Verghese Kurien
Milk occupies a central place in India’s nutritional landscape, providing high-quality animal protein and essential nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and other micronutrients in easily absorbable forms. Often regarded as a near-complete food, milk supports growth, bone health, and vitality across all age groups. Introduction India has consistently retained its position as the world’s…
India’s Buffalo-Milk Mozzarella Exports Are Booming
India is rapidly scaling up its exports of mozzarella cheese, fueled primarily by buffalo milk, signaling a transformed dairy narrative for the country. According to recent data, export volumes of Indian-made mozzarella have more than doubled in just a few years. The growth is powered by a growing export base in Asia and the Middle…
Dairy Vending machine units must keep adulteration testing kits
1. Dairy Units engaged in sale of milk and milk products through vending/kiosk machines and similar dispensing systems to strengthen food safety compliance ;In line with endeavor to achieve an appropriate level of protection of human life and health and the protection of consumer’s interests, including fair practices in all kinds of food trade with…
Will Kerala Milk Prices Rise Despite GST Cuts?
Kerala’s MILMA cooperatives may raise milk prices by up to ₹ 6 per litre, despite recent GST rate cuts. According to Mathrubhumi reporting, the MILMA Chairman has defended the potential increase, pointing to sharply rising input costs such as cattle feed, packaging, and transport. While the GST rationalisation is expected to ease some tax burden…
Ireland’s National Dairy Conference: Preparing for 2025
Teagasc has called dairy farmers, industry leaders, and policy-makers to its annual National Dairy Conference to “Prepare for the Year Ahead.” The event is expected to set the tone for Ireland’s dairy direction in 2025, covering critical themes such as sustainability, profitability, and innovation. Speakers will include leading researchers, farmers with on-the-ground experience, and business…
Unesco Recognizeds dairy coopeartive as Intangible Cultural Heritage
The global agribusiness community, particularly the international dairy sector, is celebrating the monumental decision by UNESCO to designate the cooperative model as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage. This formal recognition validates the profound and enduring societal value of these member-owned, democratic enterprises. While the inclusion spans diverse industries, from specialized farming like cranberries to the foundational…
U.S. Senate OKs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act — Dairy Cheers
A bipartisan moment in Washington has been welcomed by the dairy sector with full force. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would restore whole and 2% milk options in public-school cafeterias, sailed through the U.S. Senate with unanimous support and now moves to the House for debate. The legislation reverses a decade-old cafeteria…
Study Finds Uranium in Breast Milk of Mothers in Bihar
In a deeply concerning study carried out by the Mahavir Cancer Sansthan in Patna and AIIMS-New Delhi, researchers detected uranium in breast milk samples from mothers in six districts of Bihar — namely Bhojpur, Samastipur, Begusarai, Khagaria, Katihar, and Nalanda. The mothers in the study, aged between 17 and 35, showed uranium (U-238) in every…
Regional dairy firms surge as GST cuts reshape sector
A sweeping rationalisation of GST rates on dairy products is emerging as a quiet but powerful tailwind for India’s organised dairy sector. Under reforms introduced at the 56th GST Council meeting, most dairy items will now attract either zero or just 5% GST, bringing down the tax burden significantly. This shift is expected to be…
Punjab bets big on goat cheese to boost farmers’ income
Punjab’s Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is entering the premium cheese space by launching goat cheese (“chèvre”) production, a first for the state. The College of Dairy & Food Science Technology is developing a range of cheeses — from mozzarella and feta to ricotta and chèvre — with scientific precision, turning…