ICAR–NDDB MoU Signals Deeper Integration of Research and Practice in India’s Dairy Sector
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have formalised a new phase of collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening multidisciplinary research, innovation and capacity building across India’s dairy sector. The partnership reflects a growing recognition that structural challenges in dairying require […]
Heritage Foods Faces FSSAI Action Over Product Quality Non-Compliance
Heritage Foods Limited has come under regulatory scrutiny after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a notice citing a product quality non-compliance, resulting in a penalty of ₹1 lakh. While the financial impact is limited, the development highlights the tightening enforcement environment facing India’s organised dairy sector and underscores the growing […]
Global Milk Oversupply Deepens as 2026 Brings Structural Reset to Dairy Markets
Oversupply, Weaker Demand and Structural Shifts Redefine the Dairy Outlook The global dairy industry is entering 2026 under the weight of what analysts increasingly describe as a “milk tsunami, a sustained surplus of milk that is reshaping pricing dynamics, trade flows and long-term strategy across regions. Unlike previous cycles driven by short-term shocks, the current […]
ADIS Names Clyde Luis as COO to Strengthen Dairy-Tech Operations and Livestock ID Scaling
Mumbai, India – ADIS, a key player in India’s agritech and dairy-tech ecosystem, has announced the appointment of Clyde Luis as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The move comes as the company advances its mission to digitise livestock identification, expand rural insurance coverage, and deepen institutional partnerships. Clyde Luis brings over three decades of […]
Aflatoxin Contamination in Indian Dairy: Feed‑to‑Milk Pathway Raises Safety Concerns
Ludhiana, Punjab – Veterinary and food safety scientists are raising serious concerns over the growing risk of aflatoxin contamination in India’s dairy supply chain, warning that conventional practices such as boiling milk offer no protection against these invisible yet highly toxic compounds. Aflatoxins are heat‑stable fungal toxins produced by Aspergillus species that thrive in warm, […]
Purabi Dairy Welcomes Magh Bihu, Marks a Year of Growth Across Assam
Cooperative Strengthens Farmer Participation and Market Reach Northeast India’s largest dairy cooperative, Purabi Dairy, marked the pre-Magh Bihu celebrations at its Panjabari dairy processing plant in Guwahati, highlighting a year of strong operational growth and an expanding dairy footprint across Assam. Officials of the West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) said the past […]
Parag Milk Sharpens Focus on Health and Nutrition With Protein-Led Strategy
Whey Protein, Premium Dairy and Clean Labels Drive Next Phase of Growth Parag Milk Foods is accelerating its transition beyond traditional dairy, placing a stronger strategic emphasis on protein, premiumisation and clean-label nutrition, even as its core dairy categories continue to deliver double-digit growth. This evolution reflects what executive director Akshali Shah describes as a […]
India’s Dairy Sector Goes Digital: NDDB’s Tech-Driven Push for Efficiency, Traceability and Farmer Empowerment
India, already the world’s largest milk producer with over 25% of global output, is now setting global benchmarks in digital transformation within the dairy sector. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is spearheading this evolution, leveraging technology to enhance productivity, transparency, and farmer inclusion across the dairy value chain. From mobile apps that provide doorstep […]
CSR Conclave Highlights Dairy Cooperatives as Key Drivers of Nutrition Security in India
On 6 January 2026, the NDDB Foundation for Nutrition (NFN) convened a landmark National Conclave on “Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Nutrition Security and Malnutrition Mitigation” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This high-level meeting brought together government leaders, corporates, and cooperatives to align CSR strategies with the fight against child malnutrition through sustainable, […]
Heritage Foods MD Nara Bhuvaneswari Wins IDA Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 202
Kozhikode, Kerala – Nara Bhuvaneswari, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Heritage Foods Limited, has been conferred with the Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 2025 (Andhra Pradesh) by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA) South Zone, recognising her enduring leadership and contribution to the development of the dairy sector and rural farmer empowerment. The prestigious award was […]
