Burpless Cattle? Dairy Explores New Diets to Cut Methane
Researchers are testing innovative dietary strategies to reduce methane emissions from dairy cattle, a significant contributor to global greenhouse gases. By altering feed composition—such as incorporating seaweed additives or high-fat supplements—scientists aim to curb the methane expelled through cattle burps, which account for over 50% of dairy-related emissions. These trials, underway in multiple countries including…
US FDA Halts Routine Milk Quality Testing Amid Budget Cuts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended key milk quality testing programs due to internal workforce reductions tied to federal budget constraints. These tests, crucial for detecting antibiotic residues and ensuring food safety, were part of a longstanding quality control framework under the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. The move…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Online Grocery Platforms Over Expiry Date
India’s apex food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued a strict warning to major online grocery and food delivery platforms, including Blinkit, Zomato, Swiggy, BigBasket, Zepto, and Amazon, over non-compliance with expiry date regulations. The authority flagged concerns after finding that several products listed on these platforms either lacked…
India Stands Firm Against US Dairy Imports Over Animal Feed Concerns
India has drawn a firm red line in ongoing trade discussions with the United States, refusing to open its market to American dairy products due to concerns over animal feed practices. The core issue lies in the use of animal-derived feed ingredients in the US dairy sector, which conflicts with India’s religious sentiments and regulatory…
Stellapps’ mooMark Capitalizes on Private Label Surge, Eyes ₹750 Cr by FY26
Bengaluru-based dairy-tech firm Stellapps has rapidly scaled its private label dairy product business, mooMark, by serving major brands like Zepto, HUL, ITC, and hospitality giants Sheraton and Lalit. Originally launched as an IoT platform for optimizing milk supply chains, Stellapps now generates 85% of its revenue through contract manufacturing dairy products like milk, paneer, ghee,…
KMF MD Warns Milk Unions Over Delayed, Unfair Payments to Farmers
In a decisive move to uphold farmer welfare, the Managing Director of Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), M.A. Somasekhar, has issued a stern warning to affiliated milk unions, stressing strict action if dairy farmers are not compensated fairly and on time. This comes amid rising concerns from dairy farmers over payment delays and discrepancies in procurement…
India resists US push to open its dairy market
With a fall 2025 deadline looming for a comprehensive India-US trade pact, and negotiators deep in virtual discussions after settling terms, a potential sticking point has emerged: milk products. According to three people familiar with the development, Indian negotiators have made it clear that unless the US changes its animal feeding practices—specifically the use of…
Purabi Dairy Crosses ₹450 Crore Turnover-Tech-Driven Growth
Purabi Dairy, the brand owned by West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd (WAMUL), has reported an impressive turnover of ₹450 crore for FY 2024-25, marking a significant milestone for Assam’s largest dairy cooperative. With steady growth and operational improvements, WAMUL is now gearing up for further expansion, leveraging technology and farmer-centric initiatives. At present,…
ANIIDCO Revises Milk Procurement and Retail milk Prices
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated Development Corporation (ANIIDCO) has announced a revision in milk procurement rates and retail prices for dairy products, effective April 15, 2025. This decision aims to balance the interests of local dairy farmers while ensuring affordability for consumers across the islands. Under the new structure, ANIIDCO will now procure cow…
Perfect Day Faces Legal Battle Over ‘Animal-Free Dairy’ Claims
Perfect Day, a biotech pioneer producing whey proteins via precision fermentation, is facing a lawsuit from Organic Consumers Association and Toxin Free USA. The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing of its ProFerm whey protein, produced using a genetically engineered strain of Trichoderma reesei. While the FDA affirmed its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in 2020,…