India’s Dairy Sector at a Crossroads: Scale, Adulteration Risks and the Shift Towards Value Addition
India continues to dominate the global dairy landscape, accounting for nearly one-fourth of the world’s milk production. With global milk output estimated at approximately 966 million tonnes, India produced around 239 million tonnes in 2023–24, supported by a per capita availability of 471 grams per day. This scale not only reinforces India’s position as the […]
Godrej Jersey’s ₹99 High-Protein Paneer Aims to Democratise Everyday Nutrition in India
Godrej Jersey has entered the fast-growing high-protein dairy segment with the launch of its High Protein Paneer priced at ₹99, a strategic move designed to make quality protein more accessible to Indian households. Each pack delivers 30 grams of protein, is produced from real milk, and offers a super-soft texture, positioning the product as both […]
Odisha Entrepreneurs Raise $4 Million to Build India’s Largest Smart Protein Facility
Odisha-born entrepreneurs Dr Jayashankar Das and Dr Padmaja Mohanty are emerging as key innovators in India’s animal nutrition and biotech sectors. Their startup, Elmentoz Research Pvt. Ltd., has raised $4 million in seed funding from Indian and Norwegian angel investors. As a result, the company is preparing to scale its sustainable feed solutions for poultry, […]
EFSA Assesses Risk of US Avian Influenza in EU Dairy Sector, Recommends Biosecurity Measures
Enhanced Surveillance and Biosecurity Urged for EU Dairy Sector Amid US H5N1 Outbreak The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has assessed the risk of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain recently detected in dairy cattle across the United States, concluding that the probability of its arrival in Europe remains very low. However, the agency […]
Centre Strengthens Dairy Sector Through Infrastructure and Farmer Support
The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the dairy sector through targeted policy measures and sustained investment. In a recent response in the Lok Sabha, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying outlined the progress made under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) and allied initiatives. These measures reflect the […]
Ananda Dairy’s Supply Chain Strategy Delivers Scale Across 16 States
Ananda Dairy has built an integrated milk procurement and distribution system to differentiate itself in India’s competitive dairy market. By directly linking rural producers with urban consumers, the company has created a supply chain that now spans 16 states and more than 100 cities. The model is designed to support daily demand for fresh dairy […]
India’s Premium Dairy Revolution: Urban Consumers and Clean Labels Reshape the Industry
By Dairy Dimension BureauPublished: December 2025 India’s dairy landscape is undergoing a decisive shift. Long dominated by mass-market players and commoditised milk supply chains, the sector is now seeing the rapid rise of a premium segment driven by urban consumer demand for health, transparency, and traceability. This transformation is propelled by a combination of regulatory […]
Tamil Nadu Plans New Dairy Policy to Curb Milk Adulteration, Strengthen Formal Supply Chain
Tamil Nadu is preparing a new state dairy policy aimed at addressing persistent milk adulteration concerns while strengthening the formal procurement and distribution ecosystem. The proposed framework seeks to reduce the role of middlemen in milk trade by routing procurement through cooperative institutions, improving quality monitoring and ensuring fairer outcomes for farmers and consumers alike. […]
National Gopal Ratna Award 2025: Policy Signal to Strengthen Milk Producer Companies and Dairy FPOs
The National Gopal Ratna Award 2025, announced by the Government of India, reinforces the Centre’s focus on farmer-led institutions as the backbone of a sustainable and quality-driven dairy sector. By recognising outstanding performance across indigenous cattle conservation, dairy entrepreneurship and Milk Producer Companies (MPCs) / Dairy Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), the award aligns animal husbandry […]
Fonterra Cuts Milk Price Forecast as Global Supply Pressure Deepens
Fonterra has lowered the midpoint of its Farmgate Milk Price forecast once again, reflecting sustained pressure from strong global milk supply and weakening commodity prices. The cooperative reduced its forecast range for the current season from NZ$9–10 to NZ$8.50–9.50 per kilogram of milk solids, bringing the midpoint down from NZ$9.50 to NZ$9. This marks the […]
