Amul’s AI Assistant ‘Sarlaben’ Signals Digital Turn in Gujarat’s Cooperative Dairy Ecosystem
Introduction: Technology Enters the Cooperative Heartland Amul has introduced an artificial intelligence–based assistant, Sarlaben, to support dairy farmers across Gujarat. The move reflects a growing shift in India’s cooperative dairy sector towards digital tools that improve efficiency, knowledge access and farm-level decision-making. Gujarat remains the backbone of India’s cooperative dairy model. However, rising costs, climate […]
9th IDF Symposium Highlights the Strategic Role of Non-Bovine Milk in Future Dairy Systems
The 9th IDF Symposium on Sheep, Goat, Camel and Other Non-Bovine Milk commenced at the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand, on 9 February 2026. Organised by the Indian National Committee of the International Dairy Federation (INC-IDF), the three-day event places India at the centre of global discussions on diversified and climate-resilient dairy systems. Importantly, […]
China Approves 3’-SL as New Food Nutrition Enhancer, Marking Milestone for Dairy Ingredients
China’s approval of 3’-Sialyllactose (3’-SL) as a new food nutrition enhancer marks a significant regulatory and commercial milestone for the global dairy ingredients and infant nutrition sectors. Issued under the National Health Commission’s (NHC) No.1 Announcement of 2026, the decision formally positions 3’-SL as the third authorised human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) in China, following 2’-FL […]
Fonterra Shifts to Protein After $4.2 Billion Mainland Exit: Strategic Reset for Advanced Dairy
Fonterra’s planned exit from its Mainland consumer business for approximately $4.2 billion marks a defining strategic inflexion for the world’s largest dairy cooperative, signalling a decisive pivot towards high-value dairy proteins, advanced ingredients, and foodservice-led growth. The move reflects a broader recalibration underway across global dairy, as cooperatives and processors seek resilience beyond low-margin consumer […]
Bihar to Form Milk Producers’ Committees in Every Village: A Structural Push for Dairy-Led Rural Growth
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s announcement to establish Milk Producers’ Committees (MPCs) in every village within two years marks a significant policy intervention aimed at restructuring the state’s fragmented dairy ecosystem. The move signals a shift from ad hoc procurement support to institutionalised village-level dairy governance, aligning Bihar more closely with cooperative-led dairy models seen in states such […]
dsm-firmenich Divests Animal Nutrition & Health to CVC in €2.2 Billion Strategic Refocus
dsm-firmenich’s agreement to divest its Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) business to CVC Capital Partners marks a decisive strategic realignment, accelerating its transition from a diversified B2B agri-input player towards a consumer-focused nutrition, health and beauty company. Valued at an enterprise value of approximately €2.2 billion, including a potential earnout of up to €0.5 billion, […]
Urban India’s Protein Deficit Signals Structural Gaps in Nutrition Awareness and Dairy Accessibility
A large-scale consumer survey commissioned by Country Delight in partnership with LocalCircles has revealed a critical nutritional paradox in urban India: rising health consciousness coexisting with widespread protein deficiency. Drawing on over 2,07,000 responses across 25 major cities, the findings point to systemic gaps in awareness, affordability and dietary prioritisation areas where the dairy sector […]
Gujarat Synthetic Milk Bust Exposes Persistent Gaps In Dairy Safety Enforcement
The recent bust of a synthetic milk manufacturing unit in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district has once again exposed deep vulnerabilities in India’s dairy safety and enforcement framework. Acting on specific intelligence, officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) raided a facility that had allegedly been producing and distributing adulterated milk and buttermilk […]
Haryana’s Milk Dominance Highlights Cooperative Strength And Livestock-Led Growth Model
Haryana’s emergence as one of India’s most productive dairy states has once again drawn national attention, with Union ministers highlighting that the state alone contributes around 36 percent of India’s milk output, a figure that underscores the centrality of livestock to rural incomes and agrarian resilience. The statement, made at the Kurukshetra Livestock Mela, positions […]
FAO Food Price Index Extends Decline As Dairy Prices Slide On Ample Global Supplies
The FAO Food Price Index declined in January for the fifth consecutive month, reflecting easing international prices across key food commodities, with dairy emerging as the largest drag amid abundant global availability. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the index averaged 123.9 points in January, down 0.4 percent month-on-month […]
