Goa’s Dynamic QR-Based Deposit Return Scheme: Redefining Packaging Waste and Circularity in India
The Goa Government has launched what is being positioned as the world’s largest Dynamic QR-based Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), covering more than two billion packaging units annually. Scheduled to become operational this April, the initiative represents a significant shift in India’s approach to packaging waste management, traceability, and extended producer responsibility (EPR). An Unusually Broad […]
8,000 Rajasthan Villages to Join Organised Dairy Sector in NDDB Expansion Drive
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) plans to significantly expand India’s dairy cooperative network over the next five years, with Rajasthan set to play a central role. Nearly 8,000 villages in the state will be linked to organised dairy cooperatives, strengthening farmer participation and milk procurement systems. Speaking at the Rangeelo 2026 dairy and livestock […]
Milma Seeks Kerala Government Nod for ₹4 Milk Price Hike Amid Rising Input Costs
Kerala’s leading dairy cooperative, Milma, has formally sought approval from the Kerala Government for a milk price hike of ₹4 per litre, citing persistent cost pressures across the dairy supply chain. The proposed Milma milk price hike comes at a time when procurement costs, cattle feed prices, fuel expenses, and electricity tariffs have risen sharply, […]
Spurious Milk Racket Exposed in Gujarat, Factory Owner Arrested
Authorities in Gujarat have intensified action against milk adulteration after the Sabarkantha police arrested the alleged kingpin of a spurious milk racket operating near Palanpur. The crackdown highlights growing concerns over food safety, consumer health and regulatory enforcement in India’s informal dairy supply chain. According to officials, the accused was running an illegal unit involved […]
Building Institutions That Secure Farmer Livelihoods While Preparing Indian Dairy for 2047
In Conversation with Dr Meenesh Shah: Chairman, National Dairy Development Board NDDB’s Evolving Role: From Builder to System Steward NDDB was created as an institution-builder for India’s cooperative dairy movement. How do you define NDDB’s role today — and how has that role evolved in a more complex, competitive dairy ecosystem? When the National Dairy […]
329 Kg of Suspected Fake Paneer Seized in Surat: Food Safety Crackdown Intensifies
In a significant blow to food adulteration networks, authorities in Surat have seized 329 kilograms of suspected fake paneer during a joint enforcement operation, underlining growing concerns over dairy product safety in urban markets. The raid was conducted at A-1 Dairy Foods in the Puna Gam area by the Surat Special Operations Group (SOG) in […]
Chitale Dairy Raises Milk Prices by ₹2 per Litre in Maharashtra
Chitale Dairy has announced a ₹2 per litre increase in the retail prices of select milk variants, effective February 28, 2026, citing rising operational and procurement costs. In an official communication issued by M/s B. G. Chitale, the company informed its milk distributors in Pune and surrounding areas that the revised prices apply to pasteurised […]
Andhra Pradesh Launches Statewide Crackdown on Adulterated Milk After Fatalities
Following the deaths of five people in Rajamahendravaram linked to the consumption of adulterated milk, the Andhra Pradesh Medical and Health Department has launched a statewide inspection drive targeting milk retail outlets to curb the sale of unsafe dairy products. Acting on the directions of Health Minister Y Sathya Kumar Yadav, food safety officials conducted […]
Genus Delivers Record H1 FY26 Profits, Advances Gene-Edited Livestock Strategy
Genus, a global leader in animal genetics, has reported a record first-half performance for FY26, with operating profits (including joint ventures) rising 40 per cent in the six months ended 31 December 2025. The results mark the strongest first-half profit delivery in the company’s history, underlining the commercial momentum of its science-led strategy. The robust […]
Cargill India Expands Animal Nutrition Footprint with New Dairy Feed Plant in Punjab
Cargill India has announced plans to set up its second dairy feed manufacturing plant in Punjab, reinforcing its role in India’s expanding animal nutrition sector. The new facility will be located near Wazirabad and involve a ₹300 crore investment, aimed at bolstering feed capacity and supporting dairy farmers across multiple regions. Strategic Expansion in the […]
