From Forecast to Fact: 2025 Lessons, 2026 Dairy Outlook
As we step into 2026, it is worth pausing to reflect on how the Indian dairy sector navigated the challenges of 2025 and how closely reality tracked the forecasts I outlined in the first blog of last year. 2025-dynamic-year-ahead-indian-dairy In January 2025, the central thesis was clear — Indian dairying would confront seasonal volatility, heat-induced…
Technology, Automation, Packaging & Food Safety
Technology is now the backbone of modern dairying. From digital milk testing and traceability systems to smart factories and real-time quality monitoring, technology adoption is improving efficiency while reducing losses. Automation is addressing labour shortages and hygiene challenges, particularly in medium and large plants. Robotic handling, automated CIP, and intelligent filling lines are becoming standard…
MSME Funds Vet Varsity to Boost Dairy Entrepreneurship in Punjab
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’s Department of Livestock Production Management has secured ₹24.8 lakh in funding from India’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to support a specialised dairy entrepreneurship and management development programme. The initiative aims to equip both new and established dairy farmers with skills in scientific dairy…
Global dairy prices under pressure Rabobank Q4 outlook
Global dairy markets softened through Q3 2025 and fell sharply in Q4 2025. In Oceania, spot prices (in USD) for the dairy commodity complex remain weak. Butter has led the decline, down 9% since the beginning of October, and 24% below its peak earlier this year. Whole milk powder (WMP) and cheese have followed suit,…
MP to Leverage Dairy as Core of Industrial & Rural Growth
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister **Mohan Yadav has unveiled an ambitious strategy to position the state’s dairy sector as a central driver of industrial expansion, rural employment and farmer income growth. At a high-level state-level steering committee meeting set up under an agreement between the MP State Cooperative Dairy Federation and the National Dairy Development Board…
Milk Prices Plunge, Production Set to Weaken in 2026
Global milk prices have plummeted to lows not seen since early 2021 amid a pronounced oversupply and softening demand, while dairy producers are signalling caution as milk production momentum is expected to weaken heading into 2026. Analyst reports from Brazil show that producer margins are squeezed after an 18 % drop in milk prices over…
Milk Tops Orders in India’s Quick Commerce Trends: Zepto Report
According to Zepto’s 2025 annual trends report, milk emerged as the most-ordered item across major Indian metros, highlighting how quick commerce demand for daily essentials has surged alongside traditional grocery habits. In Bengaluru, Nandini milk led with approximately 8.8 million units ordered, while in Mumbai and Delhi NCR, Amul milk accounted for around 9 million…
Chobani & fairlife Among Most Read Dairy Industry Stories in 2025
Dairy Foods has published its list of the top 10 most-read industry stories of 2025, with a notable prominence of brands like Chobani and fairlife, reflecting strong reader engagement with developments involving these high-growth dairy players. The ranking highlights how consumer interest in product innovation and processor performance continues to shape sector discourse. Among the…
Dairy Foods Linked to Unexpected Gut Microbiome Differences
A new study has revealed that different types of dairy products may shape the gut microbiome in surprising and distinct ways, offering fresh insights into how dairy consumption affects human digestive health deep in the colon. Researchers analysing tissue samples found that higher milk intake was associated with a more diverse community of gut bacteria,…
Flavoured Milk Becomes a Daily Habit in India’s Changing Dairy Market
India’s dairy consumption patterns are undergoing a fundamental transformation, with flavoured milk emerging as a routine choice rather than an occasional treat as part of evolving consumer lifestyles. Once seen mainly as an indulgence or post-school drink, flavoured milk is increasingly integrated into everyday diets, reflecting broader shifts in taste preferences, nutrition awareness and convenience-driven…