FM Pushes Dairy Makers to Pass GST Cuts to Consumers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged dairy manufacturers to actively engage in reducing retail prices of ghee, butter, and cheese, ensuring that consumers fully benefit from the recent GST rate reductions. The government emphasized that any cut in GST should directly reflect in market prices, preventing price retention at the manufacturer or distributor level. Watch…
Iran’s dairy intake less than half recommended level as prices soar
Iran’s Health Ministry says milk consumption in the country has dropped to less than half the recommended level, warning of rising nutritional risks amid falling purchasing power and food insecurity. Ahmad Esmailzadeh, head of the ministry’s Nutrition Improvement Office, said on Sunday that high prices have driven dairy consumption to record lows, while malnutrition, obesity,…
Global Meat & Dairy Giants Emit More GHGs Than Saudi Arabia
Major meat and dairy corporations are generating combined greenhouse gas emissions comparable to some of the largest fossil fuel producers, according to a recent analysis released ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil. The study, Roasting the Planet: Big Meat and Dairy’s Big Emissions, estimates that 45 major meat and dairy companies emitted…
Global dairy trade : Dairy Prices Ease Amid Market Correction
The 21 October 2025 auction of GDT Event 390 revealed a weakening tone in the global dairy‐ingredients market. According to trade commentary, the event “signals a weak outlook for global dairy prices”. The organisers noted that the published price indices had faced a correction process; a notice said the “price indices for Trading Event 390…
Bel Group backs precision fermentation
Global dairy giant Bel Group is betting on precision fermentation as the next big leap in dairy protein innovation. The company has partnered with French start-up Standing Ovation to develop key milk proteins—such as casein—through microbial fermentation rather than relying entirely on animal milk. The move, Bel says, is part of its broader goal to…
India must launch a “Green Fodder Revolution
India’s dairy sector, the world’s largest, is facing a silent crisis—an acute shortage of green fodder that threatens the productivity and profitability of millions of livestock farmers. As the country contributes nearly a quarter of global milk output, the gap between feed availability and demand could soon undercut its growth story. According to estimates, India…
Nestlé Q2: Revenue Rises, Profit Slips on Cost Surge
Nestlé India’s Q2 FY26 results reflect a classic growth-versus-cost tug of war. While revenue climbed ~10.6% YoY to ₹5,643.6 crore, net profit fell ~17.4% to ₹743.2 crore, as input costs and expenses surged. Domestic sales reached ₹5,411 crore, marking the highest ever quarterly domestic revenue for the company. The dip in profit is partly due…
The Dairy Bar: Consumer Holiday Dairy Spending Outlook
The Dairy Bar: Consumer Holiday Spending Outlook; High-Protein Whey; and EU Milk Production in a Minute! Quick Bites: High Protein Whey Shines High protein whey demand has been skyrocketing, bringing prices to new heights. High protein whey continues to outperform other dairy markets, and anecdotal reports indicate that whey protein isolate (WPI) recently topped $10…
Microplastic Found in Cheese Spark Health Concern
A new study by researchers from the University of Padua, Italy, has found microplastic particles in nearly all dairy samples, raising concerns about food safety and long-term health effects. The study analyzed 28 dairy samples, including milk, fresh cheeses like mozzarella and paneer, and aged cheeses such as cheddar and Parmesan. While milk showed an…
Iconic Sweet Shops Keep India’s Mithai Heritage Alive
India’s packaged sweets market is now valued at ₹7,268 crore, seeing a steep surge in demand during festive seasons such as Diwali and New Year. ([Daily Jagran][1]) But beyond numbers, it’s the enduring legacy of India’s oldest sweet shops that continues to captivate taste buds and hearts. Bhagat Halwai in Agra, founded in 1795 by…