Milkfood Ltd Asset Sale Boosts Growth & Strengthens Finances
Milkfood Ltd has monetised its Moradabad dairy plant in Uttar Pradesh for ₹130 crore, driving a strategic balance sheet reset and laying the foundation for accelerated growth in high-margin dairy segments. The transaction delivered a net cash inflow of ₹116.11 crore after taxes, including a significant ₹78.04 crore profit on land and gains on buildings,…
Illegal Oxytocin Seized in Telangana Dairy Probe
Telangana’s Drugs Control Administration (DCA), acting with the Adilabad Police, has seized 109 unlabelled 200 ml bottles purported to be oxytocin injections from an individual in Adilabad district — suspected to be illegally stocked for misuse in dairy cattle to artificially boost milk let-down. The operation, conducted on January 22, 2026, uncovered the unlabelled injections…
China Baby Formula Market Defies Birthrate Slump
Despite China’s birthrate hitting record lows in 2025, the outlook for infant formula suppliers has not collapsed as feared, with market dynamics suggesting resilience and new growth avenues for premium brands and overseas players. Births in China last year fell to their lowest level since at least 1949, prompting a sell-off in shares of companies…
Dairy leaders Rama Reddy and Dr. Punniyamurthy Wins Padma Shri
NDDB extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Punniyamurthy Natesan, a pioneer in Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM) and a valued advisor to NDDB, on being honoured with the Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Punniyamurthy’s transformative contributions to EVM, his advocacy of sustainable & antibiotic-free livestock health practices, and his lifelong…
Youth Drive Kerala Dairy & Meat Investments
Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Department is set to energize private enterprise in dairy and allied sectors with a focused series of investment meets for young entrepreneurs from February 4–7, 2026. The initiative kicks off with a two-day session in Thiruvananthapuram (Feb 4–5) followed by a second in Kannur (Feb 6–7), with about 100 aspiring founders expected…
Why EU deal is better for farmers than one with US
An FTA with the European Union that includes agriculture can be beneficial for India in products where it has strong export interests. Agriculture has been a major stumbling block in the still-to-be concluded free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United States (US). The politically sensitive sector is expected to be off the table…
Pune Activists Link Dairy Sector With Beef Trade Chain
As part of a Republic Day week awareness campaign, youth activists in Pune organised a public exhibition on JM Road highlighting what they describe as a structural connection between India’s dairy industry and the beef export trade — a link that is often misunderstood or overlooked by consumers. The initiative was led by the Pune…
Powdered Whole Milk Under Scrutiny in Infant Botulism Outbreak
Powdered whole milk — a commonly used dairy ingredient in products such as infant formula — has emerged as a potential source of contamination in a major botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart brand formula, prompting intensified testing and safety concerns in the dairy supply chain. U.S. health authorities say testing by the Food and Drug…
Dairy poised to meet consumers growing demand for protein
Consumer demand for foods and beverages with high protein levels continues to surge as a growing percentage of Americans focus on increasing their dietary protein. The sharp rise in demand is shifting buying habits and could ultimately transform the retail grocery space. Food and beverage manufacturers representing a host of product categories are moving quickly…
India’s Dairy FMCG Sector Strengthens on Policy & Demand
India’s dairy-linked FMCG sector is showing renewed resilience and growth momentum, supported by a combination of policy support, rising consumer demand and a recovery in rural consumption. After a period of cost pressures and muted volume growth, the industry is now seeing improved performance across key product categories such as value-added dairy beverages, cheeses, ghee,…