The Ancient Roots of Paneer: Unearthing India’s Dairy Legacy Through Harappan Artefacts
By Prashant TripathiJune 2025 | Dairy Dimension Heritage Series A seemingly unassuming perforated terracotta pot, displayed behind glass in a museum, may hold the key to one of the Indian subcontinent’s most beloved culinary staples: paneer. This ancient vessel, excavated from the Indus Valley Civilisation (circa 2600–1900 BCE), is providing historians and food researchers with […]
Sweet Potato & Carrot Cheddar: Indian Food Technologist Breaks New Ground in Vegan Dairy Innovation
In a breakthrough that could redefine India’s vegan dairy landscape, 71-year-old food technologist Dr Chaitanya Hoskote has developed a unique plant-based Cheddar cheese using sweet potato and carrot—an innovation with no known global precedent. This novel approach may soon become a game-changer for India’s lactose-intolerant and vegan consumers. A professor at DY Patil College, Navi […]
🇮🇳 SIG Group Commits Additional €100 Million to Boost India’s Dairy and Beverage Packaging Industry
In a significant boost to India’s fast-evolving dairy and beverage packaging ecosystem, Swiss-based SIG Group has announced an additional €100 million investment in the country, taking its total commitment to €300 million. The announcement followed strategic discussions with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and signals growing international confidence in India’s consumer-driven growth story. 🏭 Expanding […]
Cocoa Prices Surge to Historic Highs: A Bitter Challenge for India’s Chocolate Industry
By Dairy Dimension Editorial TeamJune 2025 In a dramatic turn of events for the global food commodities market, cocoa prices have soared to unprecedented levels, shaking the foundations of the chocolate industry. As of May 2025, cocoa is trading at €7,975.96 per tonne, or nearly $9,000 per tonne, according to the latest commodity data, marking […]
📰 Cargill Exits Vietnam Aquafeed Business to Refocus Global Strategy
HANOI, June 10, 2025 — Global agribusiness leader Cargill has announced its withdrawal from the aquafeed business in Vietnam, marking a significant strategic shift aimed at consolidating operations around markets and species with more substantial long-term potential. The move includes shutting down two aquafeed plants in Dong Thap and Long An provinces, as well as […]
🇮🇳 India Pushes Back Against US Pressure on Dairy and Agri Market Access in Ongoing Trade Talks
In a high-stakes round of bilateral trade negotiations, India has firmly rejected what it described as the United States’ “take-it-or-leave-it” demands on granting wider market access in key sensitive sectors—particularly dairy, agriculture, digital services, and medical devices. The talks, held in New Delhi earlier this month, mark a pivotal moment in the evolving Indo-US trade […]
Pantnagar Scientists Develop Indigenous Sexed Semen Technology with 90% Female Calf Success Rate
Rudrapur, Uttarakhand – June 2025: In a significant leap for India’s dairy and animal husbandry sector, scientists at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology have developed a patented indigenous technology for producing sex-sorted semen, enabling up to 90% probability of female calf births. The breakthrough, led by Dr. Shiv Kumar and Dr. Sunil Kumar, […]
📰 Jharkhand CM Lays Foundation for ₹80 Crore Milk Powder Plant to Boost Dairy Sector
Ranchi, June 6, 2025: In a significant step to strengthen dairy infrastructure and rural livelihoods, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren laid the foundation stone for a milk powder plant in Ranchi. The plant, to be built on the Medha Dairy Plant campus in Hotwar, will have a production capacity of 20 tonnes per day and […]
📰 Heritage Foods Marks 34 Years of Farmer-Centric Growth, Corporate Integrity, and Dairy Leadership
Hyderabad, June 6, 2025: Heritage Foods, a stalwart in the Indian dairy sector, today commemorated its 34th Foundation Day, reaffirming its mission of empowering rural dairy farmers while delivering high-quality nutrition to millions of Indian households. The company, founded in 1992 by visionary statesman N. Chandrababu Naidu, has evolved into a model of ethical governance, […]
Saputo Navigates Global Dairy Headwinds with Strategic Resilience in FY25 Results
Despite global volatility, Saputo grows revenue and boosts operational efficiency, outlines strong outlook for FY26. Saputo Inc., one of the world’s largest dairy processors, reported robust revenue growth in its fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, navigating economic headwinds across global markets through cost efficiency, brand investment, and strategic capital projects. The Canadian-based dairy giant […]
