Early Heatwave Threatens Indian Milk Markets with Extended Shortages
India’s dairy market is bracing for a prolonged lean season as summer conditions have arrived earlier than usual across many regions. Traditionally, liquid milk production declines during summer months, with dairy processors depending on skimmed milk powder (SMP) stocks to bridge the supply gap. However, this year, lower winter milk production has left SMP inventories…
Punjab Raises Red Flag on Fake Paneer after Food Safety Drive
Punjab’s Food Safety Department has launched a vigorous statewide crackdown following alarming instances of adulterated and spurious paneer flooding local markets. In a proactive drive covering dairy shops, street vendors, and eateries, authorities collected over 150 paneer samples in recent weeks, with a significant number found to be substandard or outright fake. Preliminary tests revealed…
Alarming Rise in Paneer Adulteration Cases in Ahmedabad
In a worrying development for Gujarat’s dairy sector, food safety authorities in Ahmedabad have reported a significant increase in paneer adulteration cases. According to recent sampling and laboratory testing conducted by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), a disturbing 70% of paneer samples collected in the city have failed to meet quality and safety norms. Officials…
Journey from Orphan to ‘Dairy Godfather’: Niu Gensheng
The remarkable story of Niu Gensheng, dubbed China’s ‘Dairy Godfather’, traces an extraordinary rise from being sold as a baby for ₹600 to founding Mengniu Dairy, one of China’s largest dairy companies. Raised in poverty in Inner Mongolia and orphaned young, Niu began his career as a bottle washer at Yili, later rising to Vice-President….
Milk Under Siege: Exposing the Truth Behind Dairy Myths
In recent years, a surge of misinformation targeting dairy products has emerged, often propagated by self-proclaimed health experts and even some qualified medical professionals through social media platforms. This paper aims to critically examine these claims, fact-check popular myths, and present scientifically validated insights into the nutritional value of dairy products. It also addresses the…
Milk, Lassi Spoil Prematurely in Pune’s Rising Heat
The intense heatwave sweeping across Pune and surrounding regions has started to take a toll on the city’s dairy supply chain, leading to premature spoilage of milk and dairy-based drinks like lassi and buttermilk. According to local traders and distributors, the soaring daytime temperatures, currently hovering above 40°C, are overwhelming cold chain capacities and impacting…
Food & Dairy Products See Double-Digit Growth in Q4: Bizom Report
India’s dairy products and packaged food categories recorded robust double-digit value growth in the March 2025 quarter, according to retail intelligence platform Bizom. The report highlights a 16.7% growth in packaged foods and 11.9% growth in dairy products compared to the same period last year, reflecting strong consumer demand recovery and positive market sentiment. Within…
Agreement signed between Sanchi and NDDB-Amit Shah attended
In a strategic step towards revitalizing Madhya Pradesh’s dairy sector, Sanchi Dugdh Sangh and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have inked an important agreement aimed at bolstering cooperative dairy infrastructure and services. The pact was formalized in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Bhopal. Addressing the…
India Steps Forward to Lead Global Livestock Decarbonisation Drive
India is positioning itself as a key global leader in livestock decarbonisation as it prepares for the upcoming Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation to be hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome. The announcement follows the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and FAO’s collaborative efforts to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions…
UK Spot Milk Prices Plunge Amid Growing Oversupply Pressure
The UK dairy market is experiencing significant turmoil as spot milk prices have dramatically fallen due to a surge in milk supply, leaving processors overwhelmed. According to the latest market updates, spot milk prices dropped to as low as 28-30ppl (pence per litre) — a sharp decline from recent levels. This sharp fall is attributed…