GCMMF Pledges ₹10,000 Cr to Expand Dairy & Food Capacity
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), better known as the parent of the Amul brand, has announced an ambitious plan to invest ₹10,000 crore over the next two to three years. The capital will be channelled into building 10–12 new plants covering dairy, ice cream, and food product lines to bolster processing capacities and…
Sirsa Dairy Farmers Hit by Sudden Milk Buyer Exit
Farmers in Sirsa (along with those in neighbouring Punjab and Rajasthan) are reeling following the abrupt withdrawal of a private milk collection firm which had for years been a major buyer of their milk. The company had encouraged these farmers since 2004 to invest in dairy: building sheds, buying animals, and taking bank loans. In…
Banas Dairy Pledges 30% Methane Cut in Major Climate Push
Banas Dairy, Asia’s largest dairy cooperative, has launched a major initiative called the Banas Methane Management Program (BMMP) to cut methane emissions from its herd of 3 million cattle by up to 30% annually. It is doing this in partnership with climate-tech firm eVerse.AI, which provides technologies for livestock monitoring and methane measurement. The program…
Milky Mist passes GST benefits to consumers
Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited (“Milky Mist”) announced a revision in its prices of its products to pass on the benefits of recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate revisions to consumers while ensuring that farmers receive direct support through increased milk procurement prices. Following the latest GST revisions, Milky Mist has reduced the Maximum…
Tamil Nadu Farmers Demand ₹15/L Raise Amid Rising Milk Costs
Dairy farmers under the banner of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association staged a protest at Salem’s Aavin union demanding that the government raise the milk procurement price by Rs 15 per litre. Farmers say the current rates—Rs 38 per litre for cow milk and Rs 48 per litre for buffalo milk—are no longer sustainable in…
India Says No to US Farm Imports: Prioritizing Self-Reliance
Eminent agricultural scientist Ashok Gulati has urged India to relax tariffs on US imports of soybean, corn, and skimmed milk powder, warning of missed export opportunities amounting to US$50 billion if India does not open up its agriculture and dairy sectors. He questioned why tariffs on soybean, corn, and milk remain between 50-60%, while edible…
Aavin Holds Milk Prices Despite GST Cut, Focus on Farmers
Despite the recent reduction in GST rates for dairy products, Tamil Nadu’s state-owned cooperative Aavin is unlikely to lower consumer prices in the immediate future. According to company officials, the cooperative will instead focus on using the tax relief to strengthen its internal finances and support farmers, rather than passing the benefit directly to customers….
Amul cuts prices of over 700 products to pass GST rate cut
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, which markets dairy items under the brand Amul, recently announced a reduction in retail prices of more than 700 product packs. This decision was taken to ensure the benefits of the GST rate cut reach the customer. It includes ghee, butter ice cream, bakery and frozen snacks. The new…
NZ’s White Gold Boom 2025: Master Dairy Trade, Beat Rules
In September 2025, New Zealand’s dairy industry is experiencing a commercial renaissance: farmgate prices soaring, exports hitting records, and doors opening in key markets such as Canada. But amid the boom, regulatory shadows loom, tied to water quality and nitrate pollution – issues that, if not handled shrewdly, could stall momentum. Is this the moment…
Dairy Alternatives: Fading Trend or Hidden Growth Opportunity?
Consumer interest in plant-based dairy alternatives has cooled somewhat, according to recent UK consumer research by Oddlygood Group. Key barriers include perceptions around cost, taste, and nutrition, with many consumers viewing traditional dairy as healthier. However, nearly half of those who have stopped buying plant-based drinks indicated they’re open to returning. Meanwhile, hybrid and precision…