Suspected Milk Adulteration in East Godavari Claims 13 Lives, Vendor Detained
A suspected milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district has claimed 13 lives, while seven people remain under treatment in hospitals in Rajamahendravaram. Health officials first noticed the cluster of cases on February 22. At that time, several elderly residents were admitted to hospitals with severe symptoms. These included anuria, vomiting, abdominal pain, and acute […]
FSSAI Orders Mandatory Registration for Independent Milk Producers and Vendors Nationwide
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a nationwide advisory directing independent milk producers and milk vendors to obtain mandatory registration or licences before conducting food business operations. The move is aimed at strengthening food safety compliance, curbing milk adulteration, and improving traceability within India’s fragmented milk supply chain. Under the […]
Telangana Plans Karnataka Milk Procurement for School Nutrition Programme
The Government of Telangana is exploring plans to procure milk from Karnataka to support its proposed school nutrition programme, as current local production may not be sufficient to meet the initiative’s requirements. The programme, scheduled to begin in the 2026–27 academic year, aims to provide 150 ml of milk three times a week to students […]
Jaipur Raid: 1.5 Lakh kg Expired Amul Products Destroyed Over Alleged Date Tampering
Authorities in Jaipur have destroyed approximately 1.5 lakh kilograms of expired Amul-branded non-dairy products following a major enforcement action by the Rajasthan Food Safety Department over alleged expiry-date manipulation. The operation, which lasted four days, involved transporting seized goods in 27 truckloads to a designated dumping site for destruction. Officials said the products were found […]
India’s Dairy Sector Faces Summer Stress as Heatwaves Test Cold-Chain Capacity
India’s dairy industry is entering the summer season under intensifying operational pressure, as rising temperatures and surging demand for chilled and value-added products place greater strain on the country’s cold-chain infrastructure. What makes the current scenario distinct is not merely the seasonal heat but the structural transformation underway in India’s dairy consumption patterns. The industry […]
Bundelkhand Dairy Expansion: Uttar Pradesh Approves New Banda Plant and Jhansi Capacity Upgrade
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has approved a strategic dairy infrastructure expansion in the Bundelkhand region, signalling renewed efforts to strengthen milk processing capacity and improve market access for rural producers. The decision, cleared during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Yogi Adityanath, includes the establishment of a new dairy processing plant in Banda and a […]
Devyani Food Industries Appoints Dharmavir Kumar as Vice President Operations for Creambell
Devyani Food Industries Limited has appointed Dharmavir Kumar as Vice President – Operations (Creambell), effective March 2026, reinforcing the company’s operational leadership as it expands its footprint in India’s competitive frozen dessert and dairy market. In this role, Kumar will oversee end-to-end manufacturing and plant operations for the Creambell brand across India. His mandate includes […]
Rising Nandini demand boosts profits; Chikkaballapur union shares gains with dairy farmers
Strong consumer demand for products under the Nandini label has translated into improved financial performance for the Chikkaballapur District Milk Producers Cooperative Union (CHIMUL), enabling the cooperative to extend additional financial incentives to milk producers in the region. The cooperative has reported a profit of approximately ₹2 crore, reflecting steady market traction for value-added dairy […]
Purabi Dairy Expands in Upper Assam with Three New Processing Plants
Assam’s cooperative dairy sector is set for a major infrastructure boost as Purabi Dairy launched the expansion of its processing network in Upper Assam with the foundation laying of three new milk processing plants in Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Dhemaji. The main Bhoomi Pujan ceremony in Jorhat marked the start of the initiative, with participation from […]
Telangana Alleges Misuse of Vijaya Dairy Brand by Andhra Entities, Flags Adulteration Concerns
The Telangana dairy sector has raised serious concerns over the alleged misuse of the Vijaya Dairy brand by entities linked to Andhra Pradesh, claiming that the issue is affecting consumer trust and causing economic losses to local milk producers. According to Gutta Amit Reddy, certain private operators are reportedly selling adulterated milk and ghee in […]
