Vietnam Herds Decline Threatens Dairy Ambitions
Vietnam’s dairy sector is facing a critical setback: the national dairy cow herd has stagnated, casting doubt on the country’s ability to meet its growth targets. The Vietnam Livestock Association recently informed the Ministries of Industry & Trade, Agriculture & Rural Development, and Health that several traditional dairy hubs—Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Vi (Hanoi),…
Paras Dairy Eyes New Markets with ₹100 Cr Cheese Expansion
Paras Dairy, under VRS Foods Ltd, is charting new territory by expanding its Galacia Cheese portfolio into western and southern India—a strategic move beyond its existing North India presence. Launched in March for HORECA channels (hotels, restaurants, catering), QSRs, and institutional kitchens, the brand plans to tap retail outlets within the next 6–8 months. Anchoring…
Dairy Contributes 25% of India’s F&B Sector: ED NDDB
India’s food processing sector projected to be among the fastest-growing industries in the coming years and the government is permitting 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the F&B segment. India’s food processing and ingredients sector is growing at 8.8 percent CAGR, projected to double by 2030, while food-tech outpaces global benchmarks at 14 percent CAGR….
Fonterra agrees sale of Consumer businesses to Lactalis
Fonterra agrees sale of Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announced it has agreed the sale of its global Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion, subject to certain customary financial adjustments and conditions including approval by farmer shareholders, separating the businesses being sold from Fonterra, and receipt…
Probe Looms Longer: China Extends EU Dairy Investigation
In a strategic escalation of trade defences, China’s Ministry of Commerce has extended its anti-subsidy investigation into European Union dairy imports—covering milk, cream, and cheese—by six months, now slated to conclude on February 21, 2026, citing the complexity of the case . This is not an isolated development. It follows earlier investigations into EU pork…
India’s Dairy Exports Surge 80% to $493M in FY 2024-25
India’s dairy exports soared by 80% in FY 2024-25, reaching $492.9 million, with volumes climbing to 113,350.4 metric tonnes—a 77.9% year-on-year increase. Key export destinations included the UAE, USA, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Bhutan. This growth is propelled by India’s standing as the world’s largest milk producer and a decade of consistent volume gains. Industry…
मानसून की वर्षा में असमानता से प्रमुख राज्यों में दूध उत्पादन पर खतरा
भारी बारिश और बाढ़ से भारत में डेयरी उत्पादन प्रभावित होगा भारी बारिश और बाढ़ सहित अनिश्चित मानसून पैटर्न आने वाले महीनों में भारत में चारे की उपलब्धता और दूध उत्पादन को प्रभावित कर सकते हैं। डेयरी किसानों को ऐसी चुनौतियों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है जो पूरे क्षेत्र में आपूर्ति और कीमतों को…
Monsoon Rain Disparity Threatens Milk Output in Key States
Heavy Rains, Floods to Impact Dairy Output in India Uncertain monsoon patterns, including heavy rains and floods, are likely to affect fodder availability and milk production in India over the coming months. Dairy farmers face challenges that may influence supply and prices across the sector. The dairy sector in India is entering a crucial phase…
SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN COOP DAIRY
Dairy is the largest agricultural product in India, contributing 3.5% to the national economy (as per National Accounts Statistics). In 2023-24, India’s milk production stood at 239.3 million metric tonnes (MMT), representing 25% of global production. About 88 MMT (37%) was consumed at the producer level, leaving a marketable surplus of 150 MMT. Of this…
Milma Unveils ₹70 “Cow Milk” Bottle This Onam
Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has rolled out a new one-litre “Milma Cow Milk” bottle, priced at ₹70—just ahead of the Onam festival . The launch, officiated by Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Minister J. Chinchurani and presided over by Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal, marks Milma’s entry into packaged bottled milk, aiming to…