Chitale Bandhu Expands Snack Portfolio, Eyes Global Markets
Chitale Bandhu, a legacy dairy brand from Pune, is undergoing a significant transformation into a modern Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) player. With a recent ₹265 crore capacity expansion, the company aims to increase its market share in India’s ₹1 trillion salty snack market from 1% to 10%. The expansion includes the launch of new products…
Heat Stress Threatens Dairy Yields in Ludhiana
Dairy farmers in Ludhiana are grappling with a significant decline in milk production due to escalating temperatures. Experts from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) caution that milk yields could plummet by up to 30% if adequate measures aren’t taken to shield cattle from heat stress. Dr. Puneet from GADVASU highlighted that…
Amul to Establish ₹150 Cr Dairy Plant in Assam
The Assam government has approved land allocation for Gujarat-based dairy cooperative Amul to set up a dairy processing plant in Rani, Kamrup district. The plant, with an estimated investment of ₹75-150 crore, will have a processing capacity of 1 lakh litres per day and is expected to benefit around 20,000 dairy farmers. This initiative is…
UP Boosts Dairy Subsidy to 35% to Attract Investments
The Uttar Pradesh government has amended its Dairy Development and Milk Production Promotion Policy 2022 to significantly increase subsidies aimed at attracting investments in the dairy sector. The revised policy now offers a 35% subsidy, up to ₹5 crore, for establishing new dairy units or upgrading existing ones. Previously, the subsidy was capped at 10%….
Heritage Foods Sees 15% Profit Rise Amid Dairy Demand Surge
Heritage Foods Ltd., a prominent Indian dairy company, reported a 15% year-on-year increase in its fourth-quarter profit, reaching ₹628.8 million (approximately $7.35 million) for the quarter ending March 31, 2025. This growth is attributed to a 10% rise in operational revenue, totaling ₹10.48 billion, driven by robust demand for dairy products such as paneer and…
Global Dairy Subsidies: Inequality and Sustainability Rhetoric
Recently, India has successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, and negotiations with New Zealand have commenced. In contrast, the United States continues to engage in tariff politics with numerous countries worldwide. Throughout these negotiations, the Indian government and the Prime Minister have consistently taken a firm stance against opening sensitive…
East Asians Evolved Milk Tolerance Pre-Dairying
Recent genetic research has revealed that East Asian populations began developing lactase persistence—the ability to digest lactose into adulthood—before the advent of cattle domestication and dairying practices in the region. This finding challenges the traditional gene-culture coevolution model, which posits that lactase persistence evolved primarily in response to the consumption of dairy products following the…
Kuwait’s FMD Outbreak Cuts Milk Output, Prices Soar
A recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has severely impacted Kuwait’s dairy sector, leading to a significant reduction in milk production and a sharp increase in prices. The disease has affected numerous local dairy farms, causing fresh milk prices to surge by nearly 40%. Dairy companies have reported operational cost increases of 30% to 40%…
Better Dairy Develops Animal-Free Osteopontin
UK-based startup Better Dairy has achieved a significant milestone by producing osteopontin—a bioactive protein prevalent in human milk—through precision fermentation using genetically engineered yeast. Traditionally, osteopontin extraction from cow’s milk is inefficient, requiring thousands of liters to yield just one kilogram, making it scarce and costly. Osteopontin plays a crucial role in infant development, impacting…
Quick Commerce Boosts Dairy Access in India
India’s quick commerce (q-commerce) sector is significantly enhancing consumer access to dairy products, reshaping traditional distribution models. Platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Blinkit are facilitating rapid delivery of dairy items, including milk pouches, curd, paneer, and butter, directly to consumers’ doorsteps. This shift is not only improving convenience but also expanding the market…