China’s demand for milk powders picks up
China continues to cut back on its purchases of milk powders in the global market, a worrying sign for dairy-exporting countries, especially Oceania. However, a shift in the type of dairy products that China continues to purchase could be good news for U.S. dairy exporters if trade wars don’t erupt under the new Trump administration. […]
Technology drives Paneer production amid rising global demand
Paneer, the soft, creamy cheese at the heart of so many Indian dishes, is undergoing a transformation. From curries to snacks, this protein-packed dairy favourite has been a kitchen staple for generations. However, as demand for paneer soars in India and the global market, traditional methods of production are struggling to keep up. One of […]
Farmers demand Rs 5 per liter hike in milk incentive and Rs 8 in price
Although KMF is technically an autonomous body and is free to set its own prices, it typically consults the govt for political considerations. Additionally, there are reservations among unions about passing the entire price increase to producers, with suggestions to allocate only Rs 3 of a potential Rs 5 increase to farmers. Milk unions are […]
Demand of packaged milk drops in Indore
A decline in packaged milk sales due to subdued demands amid surge in daily collection has left Indore cooperative dugdh sangh worried, looking for markets outside Indore. To sell surplus stock of milk, Indore dugdh sangh is tying up with Bundelkhand dugdh sangh. Dr RK Doorwar, CEO, Indore Cooperative Dugdh Sangh said, “Sales of packaged milk have dropped leaving a good […]
Dairy foods are making a comeback
Once widely accepted as a necessary staple for growing children, dairy foods have faced concern over fat and sugar content and pressure from a range of plant-based beverages perceived as healthy and sustainable alternatives. But there is much to be excited about as dairy foods are increasingly recognized among health advocates, policymakers and consumers for […]
Heritage Foods posts Q4 profit surges on strong demand for dairy products
India’s Heritage Foods reported a more than two-fold jump in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its dairy products amid higher milk prices. The dairy producer’s consolidated net profit from continuing operations rose to ₹405 million ($4.9 million) for the quarter ended March 31, from ₹179.3 million a year earlier. Revenue from […]
Plant based meat goes down and dairy moves up in USA
US retail sales of plant-based meat continued their precipitous decline in 2023, while plant-based milk made modest gains, according to a new report from nonprofit The Good Food Institute (GFI). In the 52 weeks ending December 3, 2023, US retail sales of plant-based meat & seafood dropped 12% to $1.2 billion in 2023 with units down 19%, while plant-based milk […]
Green and Dry fodder Demand may reach 1,012 and 631 mil tonnes by 2050
INDIA’s achievement of transforming itself from a milk-deficient country to the world’s largest milk producer has been exemplary. With a stock of over 136 million female bovines producing about 230 million tonnes of milk in 2022-23, the Indian dairy sector exhibits strong growth potential. However, poor productivity of Indian milch cattle is a major cause […]
Milk Prices may not turn volatile this summer-Mother Dairy
Milk inflation has moderated recently. The last hike in milk prices (by Mother Dairy) was announced in February 2023. As summer progresses, natural shortage starts occurring in overall milk production. However, there will be no wild swing in prices… Summer lasts till September, when some shortage of milk naturally occurs. I anticipate slight (upward) movement […]
Time May be Running Out for a Milk Price Rally
There was a period two weeks ago during which milk prices looked promising heading through the month of October. However, the rally stopped abruptly with underlying cash prices turning lower. Cheese prices fell back, and butter peaked. Dry whey price moved higher, but the focus of traders was on cheese prices. Nonfat dry milk also […]