Dairy Demand to Spike for Makar Sankranti Festival
As Makar Sankranti approaches, India’s dairy industry — especially in Bihar and neighbouring regions — is gearing up for a significant seasonal surge in demand for milk, curd and related dairy products, driven by the festival’s traditional food customs and rituals. Dairy producers and processors are preparing for higher consumption of staple dairy items like…
Southern Dairy & Food Conclave Ends, Blending Technology with Tradition
The Southern Dairy & Food Conclave 2026 (SDFC-2026) — organised by the Indian Dairy Association’s South Zone under the banner of the Southern Dairy Summit — concluded in Calicut (now Verghese Kurien Nagar) with strong industry participation and a focus on fusing traditional dairy practices with modern technologies to shape future growth. The three-day conclave…
Farm Economy Seen Stabilizing in 2026; Costs & Policy Still Key Constraints
According to the December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor, agricultural economists now expect the farm economy to stabilise in 2026 after years of pressure, but high input costs and policy uncertainty remain major constraints on a robust recovery, especially for dairy and livestock producers. Monthly sentiment has improved since mid-2025, though a full rebound is not…
The FAO Dairy Price Index declined by 4.4% in Dec 2025
The FAO Dairy Price Index declined by 5.9 points (4.4 percent) in December. Butter prices fell sharply, driven by seasonally higher cream availability in Europe and stock accumulation following strong production earlier in the year. Whole milk powder (WMP) prices also declined, reflecting peak seasonal milk output in Oceania and subdued buying interest from major importing regions….
Heritage Foods MD Wins Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 2025
Heritage Foods Limited announced that Mrs. N. Bhuvaneswari, Vice Chairperson & Managing Director, received the Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 2025 (Andhra Pradesh) at the Indian Dairy Association – Southern Dairy & Food Conclave 2026 in Kozhikode, Kerala. The award recognizes her outstanding leadership and significant contribution to the dairy sector, with CEO Mr. Srideep Kesavan…
Parag Milk Sharpens Focus on Health & Nutrition with Protein-Led Push
Parag Milk Foods Ltd is strategically pivoting beyond traditional dairy towards health, nutrition and protein-focused offerings, reflecting evolving consumer demand for functional foods and performance nutrition. The company reported its best-ever quarterly revenue of ₹1,008 crore in Q2 FY26, a **16 % year-on-year increase with volumes up 10 %, driven by robust growth across both…
Midan’s Top 10 Meat & Dairy Trends to Watch in 2026
Midan Marketing has published its annual Top 10 meat and dairy industry trends for 2026, highlighting the forces likely to shape consumer behaviour, product development and value-chain strategies in the year ahead. The forecast integrates continuous consumer tracking with marketplace evaluation to offer a forward-looking view of what will matter most in meat and dairy…
India’s Dairy Goes Digital as NDDB Builds a Data Spine
India’s dairy sector — already the world’s largest milk producer, accounting for about 25 % of global output — is undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation led by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to enhance efficiency, transparency and farmer welfare across the value chain. At the heart of this digital push is the National Digital…
Kerala Conclave Calls for Strategic Policy Support for Dairy Sector
A key agricultural and livestock conclave in Kerala — attended by policymakers, industry leaders and dairy experts — has urged substantial policy reforms and targeted support measures to strengthen the state’s dairy sector, address rising input costs and boost long-term productivity and farmer incomes. Experts at the event highlighted how supply challenges, high feed costs…
Dairy Stocks Catch Market Eye with strong Sector Growth
The Indian dairy sector is gaining fresh investor interest as consumption of branded milk and value-added dairy products reaches an inflection point, even as broader trade talks cast a spotlight on the industry’s strategic importance and market potential. According to The Economic Times, per-capita branded dairy consumption has climbed significantly, making the Indian market too…