Fonterra Plans NZ$1 Billion South Island Investment as Cheese Supply Dynamics Evolve
Fonterra is set to invest another NZ$1 billion in its South Island processing network over the next three years, with the investment focused on expanding protein manufacturing capacity and improving environmental performance. The spending plan, announced on September 24, comes at a time when New Zealand remains a major supplier of dairy products to international […]
Milky Mist Emerges as a New Force in India’s Dairy Industry
Erode-based Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd is emerging as a notable player in India’s rapidly evolving dairy industry, combining large-scale processing, product innovation and a consumer-focused business strategy. Founded by T. Sathish Kumar, the company is seeking to build a differentiated model around organised milk procurement and value-added dairy products. For decades, India’s dairy sector […]
Karnataka Milk Price Hike Decision to Be Taken After Cabinet Discussion
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has said that a final decision on a proposed increase in milk prices will be taken after discussions within the state Cabinet. The issue has gained attention after milk unions in Karnataka sought a hike of ₹12 per litre, citing financial pressures and concerns raised by dairy farmers. Speaking on […]
Study Finds Distinct Nutritional Profiles in Chinese and Imported UHT Milk
A new study published in Food Science of Animal Resources has found significant differences in the nutritional composition, fatty acid profiles and sensory characteristics of commercial UHT milk sold in China. The research compared 16 whole-milk UHT products from China, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand, highlighting how cow diets, production systems, processing and transportation […]
Sixth Sense India Cuts Stake in Parag Milk Foods to 2.69%
Sixth Sense India Opportunities III has reduced its holding in Parag Milk Foods following the sale of 29,54,115 equity shares through open-market transactions. The disposal reduced the investment fund’s aggregate holding, along with persons acting in concert, from 5.06% to 2.69% of Parag Milk Foods’ voting share capital. The transaction was disclosed under Regulation 29(2) […]
India’s Milk Supply Faces Growing Pressure From Climate and Productivity Risks
India’s dairy sector is facing increasing pressure as milk demand continues to rise while production growth slows amid heat stress, fodder shortages, low animal productivity and climate-related risks. A recent working paper by the CII Food and Agri Centre of Excellence and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) has highlighted the need for urgent measures to […]
Kanti Gamit Elected Chairperson of Sumul Dairy After Leadership Deadlock
The leadership uncertainty at Sumul Dairy has ended with the election of former Gujarat minister and former Songadh MLA Kanti Gamit as chairperson. Bharatsinh Solanki was elected vice chairperson, bringing an end to more than two months of delays over the appointment of the cooperative’s top leadership. The appointments followed disagreements among elected directors and […]
Global Reconstituted Milk Market Set for Steady Growth Through 2035
The global reconstituted milk market is entering 2026 with steady demand, changing procurement strategies and a more diversified regional supply structure. According to the latest IndexBox market outlook, the category is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% between 2026 and 2035, reaching an indexed level of 137 by 2035, […]
Livestock Insurance Portal Set for Launch in New Delhi on September 28
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, is set to launch the Livestock Insurance Portal on September 28, 2026, at Chandralok Bhawan in New Delhi. The new digital platform is aimed at improving access to livestock insurance services while strengthening transparency and service delivery for beneficiaries. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal […]
BASF Confirms Exploratory Talks for Potential Evonik Takeover
BASF has confirmed that it is holding exploratory talks with RAG-Stiftung and Evonik Industries AG regarding a potential takeover of Evonik, marking a significant development in Germany’s chemicals industry. The announcement was made by BASF on September 25, 2026, following reports that the German chemicals giant had approached Evonik over a possible acquisition. BASF stressed […]
