IFF’s 2026 Dairy Trends: Purpose-Driven Growth Ahead
The global dairy sector is entering a new phase, according to IFF’s latest “2026 Dairy Trends Report”, which signals that consumer behaviour is shifting beyond simple nutrition toward purpose, sustainability and holistic wellbeing. IFF highlights that dairy brands must now consider not just what their products deliver, but why they exist — aligning with evolving…
Dairy cows in UK breed reduce methane — “Cool Cows” project
Researchers in the UK are working on an innovative project known as the Cool Cows initiative, which aims to reduce methane emissions from dairy cows by using genetic selection and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) to breed animals that naturally emit less methane. According to the reporting, each new generation of cows bred under this programme could…
India’s dairy sector sustains strong growth momentum
India’s dairy sector continues to evolve as one of the most dynamic components of the global food economy, according to a recent assessment by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), UK. Despite facing challenges like climate variability and rising production costs, India remains the world’s largest milk producer and consumer, accounting for nearly a…
Bengal’s Banglar Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 4/litre
Banglar Dairy, the West Bengal government’s own milk brand, has raised its retail milk prices by Rs 4 per litre, effective November 2025. The hike applies across its product range: its premium “Supreme” variant now sells at Rs 60 per litre (up from Rs 56); “Tripti” milk has been increased to Rs 54 (from Rs…
Goa invokes ESMA to prevent dairy strike at Goa Dairy
The Goa State Co‑operative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (popularly known as “Goa Dairy”) will remain unaffected by strike action for the next six months after the Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1988 (ESMA) was invoked by the Government of Goa. The move comes in response to a strike notice issued by dairy union workers of the…
Recombinant dairy startup Remilk unveils “New Milk” launch
Israeli startup Remilk has launched a new product called “New Milk”, in partnership with dairy firm Gad Dairies, marking what the company describes as a “new phase” in the recombinant-dairy category. The milk is made with recombinant dairy proteins produced via fermentation, rather than from cows. It is being rolled out in cafés, restaurants and…
Akhilesh Yadav seeks ‘white paper’ on Parag milk plants
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh of corruption in the dairy sector and demanded a “white paper” on the condition of Parag milk plants. Sharing an advertisement by Amul (GCMMF) on X — which announced its recognition as the World’s No. 1 Cooperative in…
Hatsun Agro rises as value-added dairy leader
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd (HAP), India’s largest private-sector dairy company, has strengthened its leadership in the southern market and is expanding its footprint across the country. Known for its flagship Arokya milk and Arun Icecreams, the company has diversified into a broad range of value-added dairy products including ghee, curd, skimmed milk powder, butter, and…
Spurious ghee scandal: 68 lakh kg fake supply to TTD
A dramatic food-fraud case has been unearthed involving the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) and a supplier dairy. Between 2019 and 2024, the Bhole Baba Organic Dairy of Uttarakhand — led by promoters Pomil Jain and Vipin Jain — supplied around 68 lakh kg of ghee, valued at approximately ₹250 crore, to TTD despite never procuring…
Gates-backed lab invents milk container to cut spoilage
A new initiative backed by Bill Gates is targeting the dairy supply-chain in developing countries, aiming to reduce spoilage and improve milk quality for small-scale farmers. The project, carried out in collaboration with Global Good and Intellectual Ventures Laboratory, has developed an improved milking and transportation system specifically designed for smallholder dairy producers. Traditional milk-collection…