Teagasc Leads Climate-Smart Dairy Push in Eritrea
Teagasc, the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, is leading the Climate Smart Agriculture Research and Innovation Support for Dairy Value Chains in Eritrea (CSARIDE) project aimed at transforming Eritrea’s dairy sector through climate-smart and sustainable farming practices. The EU-funded initiative, launched in 2020 with a budget of about €4 million and a duration of…
Orah Nutrichem Gets Patent for Milk Stability Innovation
Pune-based Orah Nutrichem has secured a patent for its milk-soluble Vitamin E innovation aimed at improving milk stability and shelf life, marking a significant development for the dairy and food processing industry. The company’s research focuses on using tocotrienol-based natural Vitamin E solutions to enhance oxidation control and maintain quality in milk and dairy products….
Amul Expands Beyond Dairy Into Protein Foods
Amul is preparing one of its biggest diversification moves yet as the dairy giant aggressively expands into frozen foods, protein nutrition and ready-to-eat categories to transform itself into a broader food and FMCG powerhouse. The strategy includes launching products ranging from frozen pizzas and protein shakes to high-protein snacks and convenience foods as Amul targets…
Global Whey Shortage Pushes Protein Prices Higher
A global supply crunch in whey protein is driving sharp price increases across protein-rich foods and nutritional products, creating fresh cost pressures for India’s dairy, health nutrition and food processing industries. Industry executives say whey prices have surged significantly over the past year due to tightening global supplies, rising demand for protein products and limited…
Saras Milk Prices Rise by ₹2/Litre in Jaipur
Consumers in Jaipur and Dausa will now pay more for Saras milk as Jaipur Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sahakari Sangh Ltd announced a ₹2 per litre increase in milk prices effective May 21, 2026. The price revision comes amid rising input costs, including cattle feed, transportation and packaging expenses. The hike follows recent milk price increases…
Hatsun FY26 Profit Jumps 28% to ₹356 Crore
Chennai-based dairy major Hatsun Agro Product reported a strong FY26 performance with profit after tax (PAT) rising 28% to ₹356 crore, compared to ₹279 crore in FY25, driven by improved operational efficiency and robust revenue growth. The company’s EBITDA grew 16% to ₹1,190 crore, while revenue from operations increased 14.5% to ₹9,959 crore against ₹8,700…
Nestlé Launches Young Dairy Leaders Programme
Nestlé has launched its first-ever Young Dairy Leaders Programme in the United Kingdom to support the next generation of dairy farmers and strengthen long-term sustainability across the dairy sector. The initiative has been introduced in partnership with First Milk and is designed to help young dairy professionals develop leadership, business and sustainability skills amid growing…
Dairy Farm Operator Held in Oxytocin Case
A dairy farm operator in Shamshabad, Telangana, has been arrested for allegedly selling restricted oxytocin injections illegally, raising fresh concerns over misuse of veterinary drugs in India’s dairy sector. According to police officials, the accused was caught during a raid conducted by the Special Operations Team (SOT) and local police following specific intelligence inputs regarding…
Vita Raises Milk Prices Across Haryana
Haryana dairy cooperative brand Vita has increased milk prices across multiple variants by ₹1 to ₹2 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 20, 2026. The price revision follows similar hikes recently announced by major dairy players including Amul, Mother Dairy and Gokul amid rising procurement and operational costs across India’s…
GDT 404: Powder rally strengthens, fats remain weak
he latest Global Dairy Trade auction (Event 404 held on May 19, 2026) reflects a dairy market that is steadily moving towards balance, with powders continuing to support the index while milk fats and cheese remain under pressure. The auction confirms that the market leadership has now shifted away from the aggressive fat rally seen…