Fonterra’s Brand Sale: Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Loss?
Fonterra’s decision to sell its brands business—home to household names like Anchor, Mainland, and Kapiti—to French-owned Lactalis for NZ$3.85 billion has sparked intense debate. While the deal promises a windfall for farmer-owners amid strong dairy prices, critics argue it represents a short-term tactical win but a long-term strategic failure. When Fonterra was formed, the vision…
India’s Milk Gender Gap: Women Drinking Less, Health Risks
A National Family Health Survey reveals that in 2021, 80% of men consumed dairy weekly, compared to just 71% of women, a gap that has remained unchanged over 15 years . While overall dairy consumption rose from 60% in 2006 to 75% in 2021, this persistent gender disparity may have serious health consequences. According to…
Food of the future: biotechnology and personalized nutrition
The arrival of personalized functional foods marks a before and after in the global food industry, according to Michio Kaku, theoretical physicist and expert in technological trends, in his latest book Quantum Supremacy: The Technological Revolution That Will Change Everything . Biotechnology and genetics make it possible to create foods that meet the specific needs of each…
GST on Ghee: Aligning Policy with Ground Realities
GST on Ghee: A Trader-Friendly Approach Can Bridge Policy and Market Realities The Government of India is actively considering reducing GST on consumer goods including ghee from 12% to 5%, a move that has the potential to bring relief to households and boost demand for one of the most widely consumed dairy products in the…
Dr. Raja Rathinam Honored with “Excellent Entrepreneur Award”
In a significant international gathering aimed at fostering economic collaboration and inclusive growth, Dr. Raja Rathinam was conferred with “Excellent Entrepreneur Award” for his distinguished and continued contributions to the agriculture and dairy sectors. The award was presented under the auspices of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, in…
India offers cars, dairy exports to Africa in barter push
At the CII India–Africa Business Conclave, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal proposed a strategic trade exchange: India could supply motor vehicles and high-quality milk products to African nations, in return importing diamonds, gold, petroleum, agricultural produce, pulses, and lentils. He highlighted this as a means to bolster India–Africa trade—currently at $82 billion—with ambitions to double it…
Oilseed body urges govt: Don’t extend feed export ban
The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has appealed to PM Modi and key ministers to not extend the current ban on exporting De-Oiled Rice Bran (DORB) beyond September 30, 2025. Initially imposed in 2023 to stabilize milk prices, the ban has failed to achieve its goal while devastatively slashing protein feedstock costs by nearly…
Amul’s brand value jumps 24% to $4.1B globally
Dairy Brand Value & Strength Analysis Yili maintains its position as the world’s most valuable dairy brand, with a brand value of USD11.2 billion. It is the only brand in the ranking to retain its position from the previous year. The Dairy 10 2025 ranking saw several shifts, particularly among Asian brands, which generally recorded a…
Dairy Dream: Nandini’s Journey of Rural Revival
The Caravan Magazine sponsored feature titled “Dairy Dream: Nandini’s Journey of Rural Revival”, authored by HM Shankar and published on 27 August 2025, narrates how Nandini, under the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), has evolved into more than just a dairy brand. Rooted in the legacy of Operation Flood and supported by World Bank initiatives, Nandini…
KMF to Launch Lactose-Free & Buffalo Milk by Sept
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), under its Nandini brand, is set to diversify its product portfolio with the launch of lactose-free milk, buffalo milk, and protein-rich variants. These offerings, currently in trial, are expected to hit the market by the end of September as part of KMF’s strategy to align with evolving consumer preferences. Additionally,…