Aavin to Triple Buffalo Milk Procurement in Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation, better known by its brand Aavin, has announced plans to significantly ramp up buffalo milk procurement in a bid to strengthen the state’s dairy base and support dairy farmers amid concerns over declining buffalo numbers and fluctuating milk supplies. The initiative includes supporting farmers with improved inputs and…
From Wheat to Milk, UP’s Dairy Drives Farm Income Surge
Uttar Pradesh’s record agricultural performance is no longer driven by crops alone. Alongside bumper wheat and rice harvests, dairy and livestock have emerged as core pillars of farm income growth, reinforcing the state’s transition towards diversified and resilient agriculture. The latest assessment highlights livestock, dairy and fisheries as key contributors to rising rural incomes across…
A new dairy R$ 1 billion dairy processing plant in Brazil
A new dairy processing plant in Paraná is receiving an investment of R$ 1 billion, occupies an area of 203000 m², and is expected to generate approximately 1.850 direct and indirect jobs starting in 2026. A new dairy processing plant is beginning to reshape the industrial landscape of southwestern Paraná. In Francisco Beltrão, the Sooro Renner…
Key Challenges & Opportunities in India’s Organic Food Industry
India’s organic food market is on a strong growth trajectory as consumers increasingly prioritise health, food safety and environmental sustainability, but the sector continues to grapple with structural hurdles that could shape its future expansion. According to a recent analysis, the Indian organic food market reached USD 1,917.4 million in 2024 and is projected to…
Godrej Jersey’s ₹20 Badam Milk Makes Flavoured Dairy More Accessible
Godrej Jersey has launched a new 110 ml Badam Milk SKU priced at ₹20, making India’s traditional and much-loved flavoured milk drink more affordable and widely accessible to families and school-going children across the country. This marks a significant price disruption in the flavoured milk segment, where entry-level SKUs have typically started at around ₹30…
Meenesh Shah gets extension as Chairman NDDB
NDDB congratulates Dr. on the extension of his tenure as Chairman, NDDB, for a further period of 3.5 years by the Government of India. This extension is a recognition of his exemplary leadership and reflects the continued confidence reposed in his farmer-centric vision, coupled with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and institutional excellence. Under…
Abundant Milk Output in US, Argentina, Australia Shapes 2026 Dairy Outlook
Milk production across major dairy exporting regions — the United States, Argentina and Australia — is set to remain robust through 2025 and into 2026, underpinning global milk supplies and shaping competitive trade flows. Analysts and industry reports highlight strong production trends in these key markets, even as other regions face mixed results. In the…
Kerala Raises Minimum Wages, Boosts Pay for Agricultural & Dairy Workers
The Kerala government has significantly revised and increased minimum wages for agricultural and dairy workers, including milkmen and related roles, marking the first update since 2017 and expanding labour protections under the Minimum Wages Act. This move is aimed at improving livelihoods for frontline workers in farming and dairy production sectors across the state. Under…
Inside Scoop: The 2,500-Year History of Ice Cream
Ice cream — one of the world’s most beloved frozen treats — has an unexpectedly long history stretching back roughly 2,500 years, beginning with ancient innovations in ice storage and evolving into the modern dessert enjoyed across continents. The journey highlights how human ingenuity turned a simple desire to cool off into a global culinary…
Tamil Nadu Milk Producers Urge Local Milk & Butter Procurement
The Tamil Nadu Milk Producers’ Welfare Association (TNMPWA) has asked the state government to stop procuring milk and butter from outside the state and prioritise purchases from local Tamil Nadu farmers to strengthen rural incomes and support the state’s dairy ecosystem. The association’s demand comes amid concerns that current procurement prices paid to farmers by…