Punjab Deploys Mobile Testing Vans to Strengthen Milk Safety and Combat Adulteration
Punjab has unveiled a major public health initiative aimed at tightening milk quality surveillance across the state. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian flagged off four advanced mobile testing vans in Ludhiana, marking a significant step in the state’s mission to eliminate adulteration in milk and cattle feed. Operated by the Dairy Development […]
Fonterra Faces Mounting Pressure to Revise Milk Price as Global Dairy Weakness Deepens
Market pressure is intensifying on Fonterra as expectations grow that the cooperative will be compelled to revise its milk price forecast ahead of its 4 December first-quarter FY2025 results. Under New Zealand’s Dairy Industry Restructuring Act, Fonterra must publicly disclose any forecast movement of 30 cents or more, an obligation analysts believe the cooperative is […]
Banas Dairy Honoured with National Water Award for Water Conservation Leadership
Banas Dairy, based in Palanpur, has been conferred the National Water Award in the ‘Best Industrial Unit’ category, recognising its extensive water conservation and management initiatives across Banaskantha district. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. According to the dairy, its large-scale conservation campaign […]
Milma Opens Ambalathara Dairy for Public Visits Ahead of National Milk Day
Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers’ Union (TRCMPU) will open its Ambalathara dairy to the public on 24 and 25 November as part of the National Milk Day celebrations. The initiative reflects a broader industry shift towards operational transparency and deeper consumer engagement, especially as southern markets become increasingly competitive. Visitors will be allowed entry […]
Dairygold Cuts Milk Price as Weak Global Market Sentiment Deepens
Dairygold has reduced its October milk price amid deteriorating international dairy market fundamentals, signalling persistent pressure across Europe’s commodity-driven supply chain. The cooperative attributed the decision to a prolonged period in which global milk supply continues to outpace demand, creating an unfavourable pricing environment for major exporting regions. According to chairperson Pat Clancy, “dairy market […]
Parag Milk Foods Achieves Milestone as Quarterly Revenue Surpasses INR 1,000 Crore
Parag Milk Foods Ltd. has recorded a significant milestone, reporting quarterly revenues above INR 1,000 crore for the first time in its operational history. This development signals both the company’s improving market traction and the continued premiumisation trend within the Indian dairy sector. Branded Portfolio and Value-Added Products Drive Growth A substantial portion of the […]
Global Dairy Demand Remains Subdued, Ornua Cautions Despite Steady European Sales
Ornua has issued a cautious assessment of the global dairy market, stating that overall dairy demand remains “muted” despite relatively stable retail sales in Europe. The company’s latest commentary points to a sector grappling with persistent inflation, subdued consumer confidence, and more selective purchasing behaviour factors collectively limiting market expansion. European retail sales continue to […]
How Milk Turned into a Political and Economic Project
Milk feels simple and familiar, yet its story is far more complex. It has shaped cultures, guided food policies and influenced how people think about health and belonging. In the UK and Kenya, milk carries deep emotional and historical weight. At the same time, it sits at the centre of powerful economic forces. Milk and […]
Indian Market Opens for US Farm Goods as Trade Agreement Moves Forward
Tariff Dispute Nears Resolution The United States and India are close to announcing a major trade agreement. Officials expect the announcement before the end of November. The two countries made progress after Washington agreed to withdraw its penalty tariffs. These tariffs had strained relations for months. The shift came after India reduced its imports of […]
Centre Evaluates Rajasthan’s Push for Camel Milk Powder Plant Amid Rising Global Demand
The Union government is reviewing Rajasthan’s proposal to establish a camel milk powder plant, a move driven by the growing global demand for camel-derived dairy products. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, announced the development during a meeting of the consultative parliamentary committee held in Jaisalmer last week. He underlined […]
