Trump Tariffs Threaten Indian Dairy Exports
The United States’ decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian imports has sent shockwaves through India’s dairy sector, especially among exporters of casein and milk powder. India, the world’s largest milk producer with nearly 239 million metric tonnes annually, relies on export markets to balance surplus production. With the new tariffs, processors in Gujarat, Rajasthan,…
दूध की अधिकता, मक्खन की कमी: तेजी या बढ़ती समस्या?
पिछले हफ़्ते हम अपनी गर्मी की छुट्टियों से लौटे और बाज़ार में तुरंत ही हलचल देखी। हमारी गतिविधियाँ मक्खन पर केंद्रित थीं, पनीर की कीमतों में भारी अंतर दिखा और पाउडर की कीमतें नीरस दायरे में रहीं। हालाँकि गतिविधियाँ ज़्यादा थीं, लेकिन आउट-ऑफ़-ऑफ़िस रिस्पॉन्स भी ज़्यादा रहे। कई उत्पादकों—जिन्होंने पिछले हफ़्ते कीमतों में गिरावट की…
Milk Surplus, Butter Slump: Boom or Brewing Trouble?
Last week we returned from our summer break and found the market immediately in full swing. Our activity focused on butter, with cheese prices showing wide gaps and powder prices moving in boring ranges. Although activity was high, out-of-office replies also remained high. Many producers—who had to admit the price trend was down last week—expect…
Plant-Based Milk: Challenges and Future Path
Lactose intolerance, presence of cholesterol, philosophical, ethical, environmental, religious and social beliefs restrict the consumption of dairy-based foods. In this regard, there is rapid growth in the market for plant-based milk alternatives (PBMAs) derived from grains, legumes, seeds, nuts and pseudo-cereals. However, development of plant-based milk is challenging due to stability issues, reducing their antinutrients,…
FSSAI Seizes ₹35 Lakh Adulterated Ghee from Rajkot Dairy Unit
Under its Special Ghee Surveillance Drive, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized approximately 6,500 kg of adulterated ghee, valued at ₹35 lakhs, from M/s Korova Milk Product Private Limited, a dairy unit in Rajkot, Gujarat . Initial samples—sent to an FSSAI-notified laboratory—tested sub-standard, revealing adulteration with vegetable fat, which directly violated…
India’s Protein Craze Sparks Fast Food & Dairy Innovation
India’s protein momentum is reshaping both dairy and fast-food sectors. With an estimated 73% of the 1.4 billion population protein-deficient, especially in rural areas , the wellness narrative has evolved from niche to mainstream. McDonald’s India introduced a global-first vegetarian protein slice for burgers, developed with government food labs. The product sold out rapidly—32,000 units…
Chidambaram: India Must Retain Agri-Dairy Protections
In a wide-ranging interview, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram underscores the vital importance of protecting India’s agricultural and dairy sectors amid mounting global trade pressures. He asserts that these sectors aren’t just economic contributors—they are lifelines for a vast swathe of India’s workforce. With agriculture and dairy employing approximately 45% of the population—far exceeding the…
Indian dairy farms Lag Global Cattle Productivity
India, despite being the world’s largest milk producer, trails significantly in milk yield per animal, according to a Lok Sabha panel reviewing the National Dairy Development Board. While indigenous Gir cows have seen their average yield rise from 3.25 kg/day in 2013–14 to 4.17 kg/day in 2022–23, this is still exceptionally low on global standards….
India’s Dairy Model: Trade Strength Built on Low Costs
By Harish Damodaran How competitive and efficient is India’s dairy sector? That’s a question being asked, especially with pressure on India from the Donald Trump administration in the United States to open up its market to American dairy products. One way to assess competitiveness is prices. Take corn (maize), where the farmgate price in the US is…
KMF Earns ₹3.69 Cr Profit Supplying Ice Cream to Amul
Over the past three years, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) generated a ₹3.69 crore profit by supplying 12,000 litres of ice cream daily to the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), known for the Amul brand. The total value of this supply reached ₹146 crore in that span. KMF’s ice cream production occurs at its…