Lactalis Ends Luxembourg Milk Collection Deals, Triggering Crisis Talks Across Dairy Sector
Prolek seeks alternative processors as 68 family-run dairy farms face uncertainty after the EKABE supply shift French dairy giant Lactalis has announced that it will end milk collection agreements with Luxembourg dairy farmers from March 2027, a move that has sent shockwaves through the country’s dairy sector and triggered urgent discussions among cooperatives, processors and […]
Mahayuti Unites for High-Stakes Gokul Dairy Union Elections in Maharashtra
BJP-led alliance closes ranks as battle intensifies for control of Kolhapur’s powerful cooperative milk union Even as tensions continue within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance over Legislative Council elections, the coalition partners have set aside their differences to jointly contest the elections to Gokul, Maharashtra’s largest cooperative milk union and one of the most influential institutions […]
Kwality Wall’s Bets Big on Dairy Ice Cream as Magnum CEO Unveils India Growth Strategy
Mumbai: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is undertaking a major transformation of its India business, positioning dairy ice cream at the centre of its long-term growth strategy as consumer preferences increasingly shift toward milk-based frozen products. Peter ter Kulve, Global CEO of the Magnum Ice Cream Company, said India has emerged as one of the […]
Amul’s ₹800 Crore Eastern Expansion Signals a Major Shift in India’s Dairy Industry Geography
India’s largest dairy cooperative is making one of its boldest regional expansion moves yet, with Amul announcing investments worth nearly ₹800 crore across eastern and northeastern India. The projects include a ₹650 crore integrated dairy facility in West Bengal and a ₹150 crore processing plant in Assam, signalling a major transformation in how the Indian […]
EU Clears Arla Foods-DMK Merger, Creating One of the World’s Largest Dairy Cooperatives
The European Union has formally approved Arla Foods’ proposed acquisition of Germany’s DMK Group and Dutch cooperative DOC Kaas without imposing any conditions, marking one of the most significant consolidations in the global dairy industry in recent years. Following a detailed investigation, the European Commission concluded that the transaction would not significantly reduce competition in […]
EU Bureaucracy Overhaul: Brussels Tightens Regulatory Efficiency to Boost Agricultural Competitiveness
The Council of the European Union has reached a consensus to alter key regulations governing food and animal feed safety, marking a critical milestone in the bloc’s ongoing “simplification agenda”. This legislative package aims to streamline procedures across plant protection, biocidal products, feed safety, and animal health regulations. While European authorities maintain that strict standards […]
Amul Shifts Eastward With ₹800 Crore Processing Blueprint for West Bengal and Assam
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the apex body governing the Amul brand, is executing a decisive pivot towards eastern and northeastern India. More than a decade after introducing its cooperative dairy model outside its home turf of Gujarat, Amul is transitioning from an outsourced production framework to direct asset ownership in these regions. […]
EU Dairy Supply Set to Contract in Second Half of 2026 as Value-Added Shift Intensifies
The European Union dairy sector is navigating a delicate transition phase as the unexpected production surge seen last year begins to cool. According to the European Commission’s Spring 2026 Short-Term Agricultural Outlook, raw milk prices across the bloc are showing early signs of stabilisation following a sustained downward correction that commenced in October 2025. While […]
Breakthrough Microneedle Patch Offers Cold-Chain-Free Shield Against Foot and Mouth Disease
A pioneering medical innovation could fundamentally reshape livestock biosecurity and livestock market values across emerging dairy markets. Researchers at the University of Connecticut, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), have successfully developed a needle-free microneedle patch vaccine against foot and mouth disease (FMD). Published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, the study demonstrates […]
Elanco Strengthens Dairy Health Solutions with AHV International Acquisition
USA-based Elanco Animal Health has completed the acquisition of Dutch farm animal health innovator AHV International, marking a significant expansion of its dairy animal health and nutrition portfolio amid growing global demand for sustainable dairy farming and improved herd productivity. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Elanco’s presence in the evolving global dairy sector by […]
