Lactose-Free Milk Market Gains Momentum in India
The market for lactose-free milk and specialised dairy products is rapidly gaining traction in India, driven by rising health awareness, an increasing number of consumers recognising lactose intolerance, and innovations in packaging and distribution that are helping this segment move from niche to mainstream status. According to industry reports, India’s fluid milk production is projected…
China Says Its Anti-Subsidy Measures on EU Dairy Are Legitimate
China’s recent countervailing measures on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU) have been deemed legitimate and lawful by trade experts, amid widening trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The measures target products including cheese and cream after a year-long anti-subsidy investigation launched in August 2024. According to the Ministry of Commerce of…
Audit Uncovers Massive Livestock Carcass Burden in Punjab
A landmark audit of livestock fatalities in Punjab has exposed a vast and largely unregulated livestock carcass disposal challenge, highlighting environmental and public health risks in India’s high-milk-producing state. The findings show that more than 24,000 cattle carcasses are discarded every month across 5,541 sites, most of which are unmanaged and informal. The data was…
Genetic Clues From South Asia Explain Milk-Drinking Ability
A new genomic study reveals intriguing insights into why many adults in South Asia — the world’s largest dairy producing and consuming region — remain largely lactose intolerant, yet certain populations have developed a strong ability to digest milk into adulthood. Despite the subcontinent’s deep cultural and dietary association with dairy, most adults in India,…
Subhashis Basu Named Chief Business Officer Dairy Britannia Bel Foods
Britannia Industries has announced the appointment of Subhashis Basu as Chief Executive Officer of Britannia Bel Foods and Chief Business Officer – Dairy at Britannia, a move aimed at strengthening the company’s dairy and cheese portfolio amid intensifying competition and evolving consumer preferences . In his expanded role, Subhashis Basu will lead Britannia’s dairy business…
India Keeps Agriculture & Dairy Out of FTAs to Protect Farmers
India has recently signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, following earlier pacts with Australia, the UK, the UAE, Oman and the European Free Trade Association, while deliberately excluding agriculture and dairy from these deals to safeguard domestic producers. The strategy reflects India’s cautious approach after withdrawing from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership…
Biogas Set to Spark Rural Energy Revolution in India
Biogas is emerging as a transformative rural energy solution in India, with clean fuel generation, waste management and farmer livelihoods at the core of its transition from niche technology to mainstream rural infrastructure. Industry experts and energy leaders highlight that biogas — including compressed bio-gas (CBG) — is not just an alternative fuel but a…
FMCG Engine Stabilises Post-GST 2.0; Demand Set to Rebound
India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is showing clear signs of recovery after initial disruptions caused by the rollout of GST 2.0, with companies reporting stabilisation of operations and preparing for renewed demand growth in the coming quarters. Following the GST structure revision, the FMCG industry faced a transitional slowdown as supply chains, inventory strategies,…
Customer Experience & Value to Fuel India’s Food Delivery in 2026
India’s food delivery sector is poised for significant expansion in 2026, with customer experience, delivery speed and value-conscious consumption identified as the key drivers of growth, according to insights from major platforms Swiggy and magicpin. Anshoo Sharma, CEO & Founder of magicpin — one of India’s largest food delivery marketplaces — emphasised that deeper merchant…
Global Dairy Faces Oversupply, Price Pressure in 2026
As 2026 approaches, dairy markets are signaling heightened stress due to oversupply and weak price signals, with key industry voices urging producers to prepare for tighter returns next year. According to Agriland’s agriculture outlook, a series of expert assessments — including commentary from leading cooperatives and processors — highlight that global milk markets are now…