Krushal Launches ₹1/Litre Farm Care Plan to Build Residue-Safe, Traceable Dairy Supply Chain
The initiative, which began with work in the Baramati region of Maharashtra in 2023, aims to modernise the first mile of the dairy supply chain by connecting milk quality with the health and productivity of individual animals, farmers and villages. Krushal has already implemented projects across eight states — Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, […]
From a 10-Kg Paneer Batch to a ₹10,000-Crore Dairy Empire: The Milky Mist Story
What began in 1993 with a 10-kg batch of paneer packed in a plastic bag and sent to Bengaluru has grown into one of India’s prominent value-added dairy businesses. Milky Mist founder Sathish Kumar, who left school after Class VIII, took over his family’s struggling milk business in Erode, Tamil Nadu, after it suffered two […]
European Milk Prices Diverge as Butter Values Fall and Supply Trends Shift
European dairy markets are showing mixed milk-price movements as competition for raw milk, changing production levels and weakening butter values influence processor payouts across the region. In Belgium, Laiterie des Ardennes increased its milk payout by €0.50 to €35.25 per 100 kg, supported by strong competition among processors for raw milk and firm component prices. […]
Maharashtra Considers MCOCA Action Against Organised Milk and Paneer Adulteration
Maharashtra is considering a tougher legal approach to organised food adulteration, with authorities exploring the use of the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against networks involved in adulterating milk, paneer, dairy products and other food items. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde directed officials to examine invoking MCOCA against those involved in systematic adulteration […]
Aavin Milk Agents in Madurai Oppose New Rules as Proposed Conditions Rise to 56
Milk agents and retailers in Madurai have raised objections to a new set of rules proposed by Aavin, saying the expanded conditions could increase operational pressure on retailers and disrupt the existing milk distribution system. The proposed framework contains 56 rules and conditions, compared with 20 conditions listed by Aavin (Madurai) around two years ago. […]
Lakeland Dairies Raises July Milk Price as European Supply Growth Eases
Lakeland Dairies has increased its milk price for July, citing marginally improved market conditions and easing milk supply growth across Europe. The Irish dairy processor’s board approved a base milk price of 38.5c/L for July milk supplied in the Republic of Ireland (ROI), based on standard constituents of 3.6% butterfat and 3.3% protein. The price […]
Ludhiana’s Haibowal Dairy Complex to Get Second CBG Plant After Four-Year Delay
Ludhiana’s Haibowal Dairy Complex is set to receive a second compressed biogas (CBG) plant, ending a nearly four-year delay in expanding the facility’s dairy waste-processing capacity. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for the project on Friday. The plant is expected to be completed within 16 months and become operational […]
Great Britain’s Milk Production Falls as Heat and Drought Pressure Dairy Farmers
Great Britain’s milk output continued to decline in July as prolonged hot and dry weather put significant pressure on dairy production. Daily milk deliveries fell an estimated 3.2% year-on-year, while the latest week recorded a sharper 4.5% decline. Milk Deliveries Fall Further in July Average daily milk deliveries reached 33.28 million litres in July, taking […]
NCDFI and Indian Army Strengthen Dairy-Defence Partnership to Boost Local Milk Supply Chains
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India Ltd (NCDFI) and the Indian Army have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in local milk procurement, processing and cold-chain management through India’s dairy cooperative network. The partnership aims to improve the availability of quality milk and dairy products for Defence establishments while creating stronger markets and livelihood […]
Krushal Launches ₹1-Per-Litre Farm Care Plans to Build Traceable, Residue-Safe Dairy Supply Chains
Krushal, a dairy technology startup, has launched farm care plans priced at ₹1 per litre as part of its efforts to modernise the first mile of milk procurement and improve dairy safety, productivity and traceability across India. Starting with the Baramati region in 2023, the company says it has since executed projects across eight Indian […]
