Dairy Giants Scale Protein to Target India’s Nutrition Gap
India’s dairy sector—spanning both legacy cooperatives and agile private players—is aggressively enhancing protein content across product lines to address a national dietary deficit. Market-research firm IMARC valuations placed India’s milk-protein market at USD 241 million in 2024, projected to nearly USD 400 million by 2033, with whey protein alone growing at a 5–6% CAGR . The NDDB is enabling cooperatives […]
Amul’s Protein Push Faces Brand Perception Challenges
Amul, India’s largest dairy cooperative, has ventured into the protein-enriched food segment to address the country’s significant protein deficiency—affecting 73% of the population, with only 9% awareness. Since 2022, Amul has introduced products like protein lassi and protein kulfi, aiming to make protein consumption more accessible to the masses. In 2025, Amul launched high-protein mango […]
Danone to offer science based nutrition in India
When French multinational, Danone, first entered India in 2011, they launched a lineup of dairy products including plain yoghurt, flavoured yoghurt and smoothies. Though the Indian market is high on dairy consumption, its price-sensitive nature and affinity to local brands proved difficult to break into. Over the years, Danone saw a major learning curve, navigating […]
Sterling Biotech Builds World’s First Fermentation-Based Dairy Protein Facility
Sterling Biotech, a joint venture between Perfect Day and Zydus, has commenced construction of the world’s first precision fermentation-based dairy protein manufacturing facility in the Bharuch district of Gujarat. Spanning 27 acres, this facility is expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2026, the company in a release said, adding that a foundation […]
McKinsey: US Dairy Sector Focus on Sustainability Challenge
McKinsey survey finds US dairy firms like Arla Foods, Müller and First Milk are prioritising sustainability issues including sustainable food production Whilst McKinsey, the global consulting firm, says progress on sustainability commitments is evident, it adds that farm-level emissions remain a stubborn challenge. McKinsey has completed its sixth annual survey of US dairy executives, conducted with […]
From dairy to your glass: How whey creates a healthy way to consume protein
In a world where health and wellness are becoming increasingly important, protein is an essential nutrient supporting muscle growth, repairing tissues, and promoting overall well-being. This is especially true in the case of bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts who need more protein in their diet to match their activity levels. For many, finding the right source […]
Experts say dairy products can benefit the body and the mind
Dairy products are considered an important part of a balanced meal and are packed with essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, potassium and vitamin D, which are important at various developmental stages in kids and also as we grow old. However, when it comes to heart patients, dairy consumption must be approached carefully. Dairy […]
Indians spending more on milk, F&V than foodgrains
The latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for 2022-23 does not only point to a continuing decline in the share of food items in the total spending basket of Indians. Equally revealing is a shift in the composition of food expenditure itself — from foodgrains and sugar to animal and horticulture products. In other words, from foods […]
Dairy Product Innovations in Trendy Attributes, E-Commerce, and More
The dairy industry is milking consumer trends with a slate of product innovations. Consumers are showing increased preference toward dairy products with more protein, less sugar, more convenience, and without lactose, according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s “2023 Dairy Industry Report: Innovation, Adaptation, Transformation.” The industry is capitalizing on these trends with new products that meet […]
Fonterra’s profit more than doubles on demand for dairy ingredients
New Zealand’s Fonterra Co-Operative Group (FCG.NZ) on Thursday reported a more than doubled annual profit on strong margins from its cheese and protein portfolio, and declared a higher final dividend, sending its shares higher. The world’s biggest dairy exporter also benefited from higher product pricing and strong demand for its dairy ingredients and foodservice channel. The company […]