Middle East War Raises Dairy Sector Concerns
Escalating conflict in the Middle East is creating significant volatility across the global dairy sector, with disruptions in trade routes, rising input costs, and weakening demand expected to pressure dairy markets in the coming months. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has disrupted…
NZ-India Trade Deal Opens New Dairy Path
The recently signed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is creating new long-term opportunities for dairy trade and value-added exports, even as India continues to protect its domestic dairy sector from large-scale import liberalisation. The agreement, signed in April 2026 after just nine months of negotiations, will reduce or eliminate tariffs on nearly 95% of…
MP’s ₹38,555 Cr Dairy Mission Targets Top Spot
The Madhya Pradesh government has unveiled an ambitious dairy-led rural development strategy with projects worth ₹38,555 crore aimed at transforming the state into India’s “Milk Capital.” Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the government will procure the entire milk output from livestock farmers, including both cow and buffalo milk, while ensuring fair and remunerative prices…
India’s Plant-Based Milk Market Eyes $1.8Bn
India’s plant-based milk market is projected to reach USD 1,828 million by 2034, up from USD 857.7 million in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 8.33% during 2026–2034, reflecting the rapid expansion of dairy alternatives across the country. Growth is being driven by increasing lactose intolerance awareness, rising vegan and flexitarian consumption patterns, and growing…
Russia Ships $12.5M Dairy Products to Belarus
Russia exported dairy products worth $12.5 million to Belarus during the first quarter of 2026, according to data released by Agroexport, the export promotion center of the Russian Agriculture Ministry. Belarus emerged as the third-largest destination for Russian dairy exports during the period, following Kazakhstan, which imported more than $30 million worth of products, and…
FSSAI Opens Fast Track for Dairy Innovation via ePAAS
In a major move that could reshape innovation and premiumisation in India’s dairy sector, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has operationalised a unified digital approval mechanism through the electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS). Effective June 1, 2026, all applications related to prior approvals, risk assessments, claims, novel ingredients,…
Balanced Dairy Blends Eye Mainstream Growth
The emerging “balanced dairy” category, which combines animal and plant proteins in dairy products, is gaining renewed industry attention as manufacturers look to improve sustainability, manage costs, and meet evolving consumer preferences. According to the Balanced Protein Consortium, a balanced protein product replaces 30% of animal-based ingredients with plant-derived ingredients, creating hybrid dairy solutions positioned…
AGRANA Sees Functional Dairy Demand Rising
AGRANA is witnessing a major shift in dairy innovation as fruit preparations increasingly evolve beyond flavor enhancement to become functional carriers for protein, fiber, and gut health solutions in dairy products. According to Manon Noe, Global Director of Portfolio Development, Marketing and Innovation at AGRANA’s fruit division, dairy manufacturers are rapidly adopting protein-forward, fiber-enriched, and…
Middle East Tensions Trigger Dairy Market Volatility
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving short-term volatility across global dairy markets, raising concerns over supply disruptions and trade flows through critical maritime routes, even as the overall market structure remains resilient. Despite an initial spike in commodity prices, strong global milk production, improved inventories of storable dairy products, and limited direct…
MP Govt to Ensure Fair Milk Price for Farmers
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that it will procure milk directly from farmers to ensure they receive a fair price, as part of a broader push to strengthen the state’s dairy sector and farmer incomes. The initiative, highlighted by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, focuses on securing remunerative returns for livestock farmers while expanding…