Milma’s TRCMPU Announced Additional Milk Rate of Rs 16/L
Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) has announced additional milk price of Rs 16 per litre procured from Anand pattern milk cooperative societies under it. This additional milk rate is applicable for the milk supplied by primary Anand pattern milk co-operative societies during the month of February, TRCMPU Chairman Mani Vishwanath said today….
Cheap imitation paneer floods market, dairy industry seeks action
Dairy industry raises concerns over widespread sale of analogue paneer, imitation product made with vegetable oil, milk powder, maize flour, and refined flour instead of pure milk PUNE The dairy industry has raised concerns over the widespread sale of analogue paneer — an imitation product made with vegetable oil, milk powder, maize flour, and refined…
Verka Ferozepur announces Rs 15 per Kg fat Increase in milk price
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ferozepur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd. (Veerka Ferozepur Dairy) was successfully held on March 27, 2025, at Ferozepur Club. The meeting was presided over by Chairman Gurbhej Singh Tibbi. Prominent officials in attendance included Joint Registrar (Ferozepur Division) Umesh Kumar, MILKFED representative Rupinder Singh Sekhon, Assistant Registrar Sonia,…
Stakes high for domestic dairy sector amid US tariff
The stakes remain high for India’s dairy sector amid the US administration’s push for reciprocal tariffs on India. Top policymakers of the Indian government are deeply concerned that any easing or elimination of import restrictions could disrupt the stability that the country has maintained in its dairy industry for the past three decades. India has…
How milk is getting caught in the middle of Trump’s policy agenda
President Donald Trump’s moves in Washington are being felt in the milking barns of an upstate New York dairy farm. There, AJ Wormuth said he’s already seeing costs go up from Trump’s tariffs while the threat of a wider trade war is driving down the price he gets paid for his cows’ milk. “We’re getting a double…
India’s Trade Recalibrations in the Age of Uncertainty
In the Trump 2.0 era, India’s pivot toward bilateral trade deals with trusted Western economies has become a necessity rather than a choice. India’s recent progress on bilateral trade agreements with Western nations are about more than just economic interests – India is undergoing a considerable geoeconomic reorientation in the face of emerging trends. Protectionist…
Purabi Dairy Expands Reach via Leading Online Grocery platforms
In a significant step towards enhancing consumer convenience, Purabi Dairy has expanded its distribution network by making its range of fresh and high-quality dairy products available on leading e-commerce platforms—Blinkit, Flipkart, BigBasket, and Swiggy Instamart. This move aligns with Purabi Dairy’s commitment to ensuring easy access to nutritious dairy products for consumers across Guwahati. With…
Kisan credit cards limit increased for dairy farmers
India’s dairy industry, the backbone of its rural economy, is set to receive a significant boost. The recent Union Budget’s expansion of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, raising the subsidised short-term loan limit from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh, is a promising move. This initiative, aimed at benefiting nearly 7.7 crore farmers, including those…
Dairy producers leverage genetics to optimize milk composition for processing
Genetic improvements within the U.S. dairy herd are fueling historic gains in key milk components needed to produce cheese, butter and a variety of other popular dairy foods. While U.S. fluid milk production has remained relatively flat in recent years, butterfat and protein levels within the nation’s milk supply are growing at a record pace…
Ice cream market to touch Rs 45,000 cr by 2028: IICMA
The Indian ice cream market has grown four-fold in the last decade and is expected to reach Rs 45,000 crore in the next three years, according to data from the Indian Ice Cream Manufacturing Association (IICMA). Though seasonal in nature, it has witnessed huge growth helped by tailwinds such as rise in disposable incomes, changing…