When Milk Becomes a Mourning by the death of two toddlers
I feel deeply saddened by the death of two innocent children ( 11 months and 2 years)—lives lost not to disease or fate, but to something as ordinary and trusted as milk. It’s hard to imagine the grief their families must be going through, and even harder to accept that such a tragedy could happen […]
Gastroenterologist rates different milks on bloating
Milk is a widely consumed beverage that is essential to the diet of millions of people worldwide because it provides important macro and micronutrients. Moreover, in desi culture, the day in the majority of the households begins and ends with some form of milk. Gastroenterologist rates different kinds of milk —like cow milk, oat milk, soya […]
Mithun Milk & Churpi: Innovation from the Northeast
A major dairy innovation has emerged from Arunachal Pradesh—Mithun churpi, the world’s first hard cheese made from Mithun (Bos frontalis) milk, developed by Tadang Tamut of Jomlo Mongku village in Siang district. Supported by ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun and Yak, this enterprise began with experiments in early 2024 and culminated in production and showcase […]
Reimagining Milk Through Ultra-Filtration
Brands like Quest Nutrition, Pioneer Pastures, and Nurri are transforming traditional dairy by introducing ultra‑filtered milk—a process that concentrates protein, reduces sugar, and enhances flavor and digestibility through advanced filtration techniques Three Distinct Approaches, One Shared Vision Quest Nutrition capitalizes on its protein-focused identity, producing milkshakes with 45g protein and only 2g sugar, aimed at […]
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 […]
Indore Maintains Steady Milk Collection Despite Seasonal Pressures
Contrary to the usual 4-5% dip in summer milk collection, Indore’s dairy sector has remained resilient this April, maintaining a steady supply of 12-12.5 lakh litres per day. This stability is largely attributed to increased milk prices, which enabled farmers to invest in new cattle, mitigating the seasonal decline in production. The Indore Dugdh Vikreta […]
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 […]
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 […]
KMF brand Nandini milk launched in Hathras, UP
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), the second-largest dairy cooperative in India, is broadening its footprint with launch of Nandini milk, curd and buttermilk in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh from Monday. The move is part of KMF’s ongoing strategy to expand its market presence beyond its home state of Karnataka. KMF procures milk from over 2.6 million dairy […]