Animal Health Ireland Launches Blueprint Guide for Calf Rearing in the First Year
Strengthening the Foundation of Dairy and Dairy-Beef Systems Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has launched a new practical blueprint designed to guide farmers through the critical first year of a calf’s life, reinforcing the sector’s focus on animal health, welfare and long-term productivity. Developed in collaboration with the CalfCare Technical Working Group (TWG) and supported by […]
H5N1 Capable of Spreading Through Raw Milk and Cheese, Researchers Warn
New Findings Raise Biosecurity Concerns for the Dairy Sector Fresh scientific evidence suggests that the H5N1 avian influenza virus can survive and spread through raw milk and certain unpasteurised dairy products, raising fresh concerns for animal health, food safety and dairy biosecurity. Researchers have found that the virus remains viable in raw milk and can […]
Dairy Sector Remains Backbone of Rural Economy: AP Minister Atchannaidu
Dairying as a Stable Rural Income Engine The dairy sector continues to play a decisive role in sustaining India’s rural economy, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said while addressing the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave 2026 in Kozhikode, Kerala. The minister highlighted that dairying offers daily and predictable income, especially for small and marginal […]
FrieslandCampina Ingredients Expands Strategic Partnership with Nippon Shinyaku in Japan
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Nippon Shinyaku, strengthening its presence in Japan’s adult nutrition market. The move builds on decades of collaboration in the country and reflects growing opportunities linked to Japan’s rapidly ageing population and rising demand for functional, health-oriented nutrition solutions. Japan remains one of the most […]
Nestlé India Distances Domestic Market From Global Infant Formula Recall
India Unaffected by European Recall Nestlé India has reassured consumers and regulators that the recent global recall of infant formula products has no impact on the Indian market. The company confirmed that none of the recalled batches are imported, sold, or distributed in India. The global recall involved select infant nutrition products manufactured in Europe. […]
Israel’s Gad Dairies and Remilk Launch Cow-Free Milk, Marking a Global Dairy Milestone
After more than a decade of research and development, Israel-based Gad Dairies and food-tech company Remilk have introduced cow-free milk to the mass market, positioning the launch as a global first for the dairy industry. The product delivers the taste, texture and functionality of conventional milk without cows, lactose or cholesterol and signals a major […]
Indigenous Cattle Expo Highlights India’s Genetic Wealth and Sustainable Dairy Potential
An exhibition of indigenous cattle breeds at the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave in Kozhikode has drawn strong interest from farmers, breeders and dairy professionals, underlining renewed attention on India’s native livestock genetics. The event, hosted at the Calicut Trade Centre, showcases rare and diverse cattle breeds from across the country, reflecting their relevance to […]
Milk Beyond Nutrition: How Dairy Is Shaping Sustainable Fashion and Biodegradable Plastics
As environmental concerns intensify around textile pollution and plastic waste, milk is emerging as an unlikely but powerful raw material in the global sustainability movement. From eco-friendly clothing made from milk fibres to biodegradable plastics derived from dairy waste, innovation at the intersection of dairy, fashion, and technology is opening new pathways for circular economies. […]
India’s Dairy Sector at a Crossroads: Rising Costs, Trust Deficits and the Case for Nutritional Responsibility
Published: 8 January 2026 | Dairy Dimension Bureau India’s dairy sector is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. What began as a reaction to tightening milk supply and rising procurement costs is now evolving into a broader industry-wide reflection on trust, nutrition and the responsibilities dairy brands carry in a rapidly shifting consumer landscape. This […]
Dairy and Meat at the Top: New US Food Pyramid Reinstates Animal Fats and Proteins in Major Nutrition Shift
US Reverses Course on Nutrition: Animal Proteins and Dairy Fats Now Prioritised In a sweeping overhaul of federal nutrition policy, the United States has introduced a dramatically revised food pyramid that places animal-sourced foods—particularly dairy and meat—at the forefront of a healthy diet. This marks a significant departure from decades of dietary guidance that discouraged […]
