No Milk Used in Ghee for Tirupati Laddus, Says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM, Citing SIT Report
A CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has conclusively found that no milk was used in the manufacture of ghee supplied for Tirumala prasadam laddus, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan informed the State Legislative Assembly, triggering intense political debate and renewed scrutiny over one of India’s most revered religious offerings. Addressing the House, Pawan […]
a2 Milk to Enter China’s Pediatric Nutrition Market with Targeted Supplements
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company is preparing to expand its footprint in China’s fast-evolving nutrition market with the planned launch of four paediatric nutritional supplements under its a2 Zhi Yi brand in Q3 2026. The move marks a strategic shift beyond the company’s core infant formula business, reflecting both changing consumer demand in China […]
Roquette Expands NUTRALYS Portfolio with Advanced Clean-Tasting Pea Protein Isolate
Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients, has strengthened its alternative protein strategy with the launch of NUTRALYS Pea 850F, a next-generation pea protein isolate engineered for superior sensory performance in food and nutrition applications. The new ingredient addresses one of the most persistent challenges in plant-based product development, off-notes and textural limitations, by delivering […]
Milk Adulteration Tragedy in Andhra Pradesh Exposes Deep Gaps in Dairy Safety Oversight
The death of four elderly individuals after consuming adulterated milk in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, has sent shockwaves through India’s dairy sector, raising urgent questions around food safety enforcement, informal milk supply chains and public health safeguards. According to district authorities, at least 12 people fell ill, with several suffering from acute renal failure and anuria, […]
Cargill Moves to Divest Louisiana Aquafeed Plant as Bowers-Saha Advances Vertical Integration
Global agribusiness major Cargill has initiated the sale of its 35,000-ton aquafeed manufacturing facility in Franklinton, Louisiana, signalling a strategic portfolio shift within its animal nutrition business. The plant is being acquired by Bowers-Saha Nutrition, a long-standing Cargill customer, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction reflects a growing trend among specialised aquaculture firms to pursue […]
GLP-1 Dairy Innovation Signals New Frontier in Functional Nutrition
The global dairy and ingredients industry is entering a new phase of functional innovation, with growing attention on GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), a hormone linked to appetite regulation, satiety and metabolic health. This emerging focus reflects a broader shift in dairy from volume-led nutrition to targeted, science-backed functionality. A recent analysis highlighted by Food Ingredients First […]
Gokul Dairy Raises Buffalo Milk Price by ₹2 per Litre Amid Acute Fodder Shortage
India’s dairy sector continues to face climate-linked supply pressures, with Gokul Dairy announcing a price hike for buffalo milk in response to rising production costs and fodder scarcity. From 21 February, the cooperative has increased the retail price of full cream buffalo milk by ₹2 per litre, taking it from ₹74 to ₹76 per litre. […]
ANVESH 2026: Advancing the Global Dialogue on Next-Generation Food Innovation
The global food sector is changing fast. Nutrition demands are rising, sustainability is critical, and innovation now drives competitiveness. ANVESH 2026 aims to respond directly to these shifts. Organised by the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, the international conference will take place from 26 to 28 February 2026. It will bring […]
Amul’s AI ‘Sarlaben’: A Digital Turning Point for India’s Dairy Farmers
The application of artificial intelligence in India’s dairy sector took a significant step forward as Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel described Amul’s AI assistant ‘Sarlaben’ as a game-changer for dairy farmers. Speaking in the context of insights shared at the AI Impact Summit, the Chief Minister highlighted how data-driven tools are reshaping cooperative-led dairy ecosystems. […]
Kerala’s Dairy Ambition: Path to Milk Self-Sufficiency by 2031
Kerala has recorded a 14 per cent increase in milk production, raising annual output to around 25.27 lakh metric tonnes, as part of its broader strategy to achieve milk self-sufficiency by 2031, according to the State’s Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development. Growth Amid Structural Challenges While Kerala’s milk production has grown, the state […]
