Hatsun Agro Targets 50% Revenue Growth as Milk Procurement Expands
Hatsun Agro Product, one of India’s major private dairy companies, expects its revenue to increase by as much as 50% over the next two financial years, driven by an expanding milk procurement network, investments in production capacity and geographical expansion beyond southern India. The company, known for its Arokya milk and Arun ice cream brands, […]
New Zealand Records Strong Milk Collections Amid Global Dairy Market Shifts
New Zealand’s dairy industry has started the new production season with record milk collections for August, supported by favourable pasture conditions and strong early-season production. However, emerging El Niño-related drought risks and changing international dairy commodity prices could influence production levels, export performance and processor margins in the months ahead. The latest developments highlight the […]
Six European Dairy Manufacturers Strengthen Private-Label Production
Europe’s dairy industry is seeing continued opportunities in private-label manufacturing as supermarkets, wholesalers and foodservice businesses expand their own-brand product ranges. From fresh milk and yoghurt to butter, cheese, milk powder and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) products, private-label manufacturing enables retailers to offer dairy products under their own brands without operating processing facilities themselves. Six manufacturers highlighted […]
Gujarat MoU Empowers Rural Women Through Dairy Entrepreneurship
The Gujarat government has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the economic empowerment of rural women milk producers and promote sustainable dairy-based livelihoods across the state. Signed in Rajkot in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the agreement brings together the Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited (GLPC), the Cooperation Department and […]
Uttarakhand Launches Dairy Initiative to Support 200,000 Farmers
The Uttarakhand government is preparing a special initiative to strengthen dairy farming, improve milk productivity and expand market access for small and marginal farmers across the state. The programme aims to benefit more than 200,000 dairy farmers by improving livestock breeding, animal nutrition, veterinary services and cooperative infrastructure. According to a report by Garhwal Post, […]
SRUC Launches Open-Source Digital Twin Platform for Dairy Farms
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has unveiled farm-twin, an open-source digital twin platform designed to improve dairy farm management through real-time data integration, predictive analytics and automated decision-making. Developed through funding from the Digital Dairy Chain, part of the SRUC-led UKRI Strength in Places programme, the technology aims to help dairy farmers improve animal health, milk […]
FSSAI Draft Seeks Clearer Rules for Non-Dairy Paneer Alternatives
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed regulatory changes that could reshape how non-dairy alternatives are marketed and sold in India. A draft amendment dated 22 September 2026, published in the Gazette of India on 23 September, proposes restricting the use of the name “paneer” for products made from constituents not […]
US Dairy Industry Expands Exports, School Milk Access and Processing Capacity
The United States dairy industry is experiencing significant changes across international trade, domestic consumption and manufacturing infrastructure. Recent policy developments and private-sector investments are aimed at strengthening demand for American dairy products, expanding export opportunities and improving the industry’s capacity to process growing milk supplies. These initiatives could create new revenue opportunities for dairy farmers, […]
Arunachal Pradesh Plans Scientific Yak Dairy Development and Value Addition
The Government of Arunachal Pradesh is looking to strengthen its yak-based economy through scientific livestock management, dairy development, value addition and improved livelihoods for yak herders. Chief Minister Pema Khandu chaired a virtual meeting with officials and sector representatives to discuss measures aimed at improving yak husbandry, strengthening milk collection systems and expanding market opportunities […]
Fonterra’s 25-Year Journey Reshapes New Zealand’s Dairy Industry
Fonterra’s 25 years of operations have brought higher farmgate milk prices and greater stability to New Zealand’s dairy industry, although global commodity markets remain the primary drivers of price fluctuations. Since its formation in October 2001, the dairy co-operative has navigated significant market changes, strengthened its commercial capabilities and helped farmers benefit from international demand […]
