GCMMF MD named to IBEF board
Jayen Mehta, Managing Director of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), has been nominated as a member of the Board of the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF). IBEF is a government-supported trust under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, tasked with promoting “Brand India” and showcasing Indian products, including agro & dairy, on the…
GST cuts boost dairy, agriculture in Bihar
The Government has rolled out GST rate rationalisation, cutting tax burdens across agriculture and dairy in Bihar. Key measures include making UHT milk and paneer GST-free, reducing ghee and butter from 12% to 5%, and slashing ice cream’s rate from 18% to 5%. These changes are expected to lower prices by 5–13%, easing working capital…
Ghogha plant to produce 4 tonnes CNG daily
A new waste processing facility in Ghogha will transform 100 tonnes of wet waste daily into about four tonnes of compressed natural gas (CNG), which will be stored at an integrated pump. The project is a collaboration between the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), and cost around ₹30 crore. The…
Haribol unveils Ahimsa dairy, Satvik foods at World Food India
At World Food India 2025, Haribol—an ISKCON-inspired “conscious food” brand—showcased its Satvik nutrition line and Ahimsa dairy offerings. CEO Yachneet Pushkarna, along with UNEP Faith for Earth counsellor Gaurang Das, engaged with Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan in a roundtable on sustainable food ecosystems and rural empowerment. Haribol’s displays included live demos of traditional…
NDDB celebrates 60 years of White Revolution
NDDB celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of India’s White Revolution on 28 September 2025, reaffirming its commitment to transforming dairy across the country. In a national event in New Delhi, the board honoured leaders from Punjab’s Ferozepur Milk Union, including Chairman Gurbhej Singh Tibbi and GM Sugyan Prasad Singh, acknowledging their role in farmer mobilization and…
Hatsun Agro bets tax cuts & protein surge raise sales
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd., India’s largest private-sector dairy company, is banking on rising consumer interest in protein-rich foods to drive its next growth phase. The Chennai-headquartered firm, known for milk, curd, and ice cream under brands like Arun, Arokya, and Hatsun, plans to scale up its high-protein offerings, aligning with evolving dietary preferences among urban…
India leads world dairy output: Modi at WorldFood 2025
At the inauguration of World Food India 2025 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s growing dominance in global food processing and agriculture. Speaking at Bharat Mandapam, he remarked that India now contributes 25 percent of the globe’s milk supply, making it the world’s largest milk producer. He underscored the transformational role of…
Abbott’s Project Ksheersagar boosts milk by 55%
Abbott’s CSR initiative Project Ksheersagar, launched with TechnoServe, has reached around 12,000 dairy farmers across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Through improved practices, infrastructure support, and training, the program claims to have increased milk production by 55 percent and doubled farmer incomes, while lowering veterinary costs by 60 percent. Industry Insights (Dairy Focus):…
Sangam Dairy wins contract to supply ghee to TTD
Sangam Dairy has been officially selected to supply cow ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) for the preparation of the sacred Srivari Prasadam. A flag-off and pooja ceremony marked the beginning of this partnership. This milestone reflects Sangam’s commitment to quality, tradition, and its deep connection with its farmer base since 1977. This moment marks…
NIAB’s affordable device for on-site detection of somatic cells in milk
NIAB’s Low-Cost Device Promises Safer Milk to Every Household, Strengthens AMR Control, and Enhances Consumer ProtectionBRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, has developed QuantM, a and affordable device for on-site detection of somatic cells in milk. It addresses a critical need in India’s dairy sector by enabling rapid, low-cost, and accurate milk quality monitoring.Somatic cell…