Indian researchers pioneer bioactive-rich strawberry yoghurt to tap functional dairy market
The Indian dairy sector is witnessing a shift from basic nutrition to functional wellness, driven by academic breakthroughs in value-added processing. A research team led by Professor Dinesh Chandra Rai, Vice Chancellor of BR Ambedkar Bihar University (BRABU) and senior professor at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), has successfully developed a strawberry-fortified yoghurt that significantly enhances […]
Karnataka’s Counter-Seasonal Milk Surge: KMF Records 52% Year-on-Year Growth
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has defied traditional seasonal downturns, reporting a significant spike in milk procurement despite the onset of peak summer temperatures. Daily collection figures reached 1.2 crore litres this week, representing a 52% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This anomaly in the production cycle comes at a critical juncture […]
Strategic Continuity: Fonterra Elevates Richard Allen to Chief Executive Role
The Board of Fonterra Co-operative Group has confirmed the appointment of Richard Allen as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Miles Hurrell. The transition, scheduled for 1 May 2026, marks the beginning of a new chapter for the world’s largest dairy exporter as it shifts its focus entirely toward high-value ingredients and business-to-business (B2B) services. […]
Anuga FoodTec India Dairy 2026: The Premier Convergence of Innovation, Technology, and Leadership in the Dairy Industry
New Delhi, March 2026: The stage is set for Anuga FoodTec India Dairy 2026, India’s leading platform dedicated to the dairy processing and technology ecosystem, scheduled from 22–24 April 2026 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organised by Koelnmesse Pvt. Ltd., Anuga FoodTec India Dairy brings together the entire dairy value chain — from milk production […]
Advanced Breeding Technologies to Drive Dairy Sector Growth in India
Nagpur: Advanced reproductive technologies including sex-sorted semen and IVF-based embryo transfer are emerging as powerful tools to accelerate growth in the Indian dairy industry, according to Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Satya Pal Singh Baghel. Speaking at the 2nd National Veterinary, Dairy and Fisheries Symposium 2026 held at Nagpur Veterinary […]
Global Dairy Surplus Triggers Price Correction; India Braces for Supply Tightening
The global dairy market is navigating a period of significant volatility as a supply-side surge, particularly in the European Union, exerts downward pressure on commodity prices. As of April 2026, the market has seen a stark reversal from the bullish start to the year, with butter and cheese bearing the brunt of the correction. While […]
Goodricke Group Pivot: Tea Major Diversifies into Premium Dairy Segment
Goodricke Group Limited, a cornerstone of India’s tea industry and the local arm of UK-based Camellia Plc, is executing a strategic pivot toward the premium dairy sector. Faced with stagnant tea prices and rising labour costs in traditional plantations, the Kolkata-based major is repurposing unused estate land to launch a range of value-added dairy products, […]
Man-Management Crisis at Aavin: A Case for Structural Reform in India’s Cooperative Dairy Sector
The persistent delay in milk supply across Chennai has laid bare the systemic vulnerabilities of the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation, known as Aavin. While logistical hiccups are often attributed to external factors, industry experts and internal unions have identified a deeper-seated issue: poor management and an over-reliance on a transient, outsourced workforce. As […]
Lassi in India: from cultural staple to branded growth category
Lassi has always been more than a drink in India. It sits at the intersection of dairy nutrition, regional food culture and heat-driven daily consumption. What is changing now is the format and the market logic around it. In the organised dairy trade, Lassi is increasingly being treated not just as a traditional refreshment but […]
PM Modi Highlights World Bank Endorsement of India’s Dairy Cooperative Model
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought global attention to the World Bank’s recent commendation of India’s dairy sector, sharing a report that underscores the cooperative model’s role in large-scale job creation. The Office of the Prime Minister (PMO) highlighted comments by World Bank President Ajay Banga, who identified India’s rural architecture as a primary blueprint […]
