Allana Consumer Products Elevates Manish Bandlish to Group Managing Director
Allana Consumer Products Limited has elevated Manish Bandlish to the position of Group Managing Director, giving him a wider mandate to lead the Group’s operations, strategic direction and growth initiatives across India and international markets. Bandlish, who joined Allana Consumer Products as Managing Director in December 2025, will now take responsibility for coordinating the Group’s […]
Lactalis Reviews European Media Account Worth €80 Million
Lactalis has initiated a strategic review of its European media account, valued at approximately €80 million, as the global dairy company reassesses its advertising and media agency partnerships across the region. The review covers a broad portfolio of consumer brands and comes as changing media consumption patterns and the rapid growth of retail media reshape […]
Ukraine Milk Prices Rise as Global Dairy Demand Strengthens
Raw milk purchase prices in Ukraine continued to increase in September, supported by stronger export demand and firmer prices for dairy commodities on global markets. However, domestic demand remains weak and several supply-chain and security challenges could limit the pace of the recovery through the end of 2026. According to the Association of Milk Producers, […]
Pune Dairy Federation Raises Farmer Milk Prices Before Ganeshotsav
The Pune District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation has increased the purchase price of both cow and buffalo milk by Re 1 per litre, providing additional support to dairy farmers ahead of the Ganeshotsav festival. The revised rate applies to the price paid to farmers, while retail milk prices for consumers will remain unchanged. The decision […]
Magnum Ice Cream Opens Global Capability Centre in Pune
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) has strengthened its presence in India with the opening of a 67,000 sq ft Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Pune, Maharashtra. The new facility is designed to support the company’s global operations while accelerating its focus on technology, analytics and digital transformation. The Pune centre will provide support across […]
US Bans Canadian Dairy Imports as Trade War Escalates
The United States has announced new import restrictions on Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles and selected dairy products, intensifying an already strained trade relationship between the two neighbouring countries. The measures were published on the White House website and are scheduled to take effect on September 29, 2026. They followed Canada’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs […]
Odisha Raises Milk Procurement Price by ₹2 Per Litre
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a ₹2 per litre increase in the milk procurement price paid to farmers associated with primary dairy cooperative societies. The revised rate will come into effect from September 11, 2026, providing additional income support to dairy producers across the state. Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Gokulananda Mallick said the […]
Punjab Dairy Farmers Oppose Bovine Breeding Rules
Chandigarh: The Progressive Dairy Farmers Association (PDFA) has opposed the implementation of the Punjab Bovine Breeding Rules, 2021, warning that the regulations could create a shortage of artificial insemination (AI) workers, increase costs and place additional administrative pressure on dairy farmers. The association said the rules, in their current form, could negatively affect more than […]
India’s Whey Protein Boom Opens New Dairy Value Chain Opportunities
India’s growing demand for whey protein is creating an opportunity for domestic dairy companies to move beyond traditional milk products and capture greater value from cheese manufacturing. Parag Milk Foods and Milky Mist Dairy Food are strengthening their cheese and whey capabilities as rising protein consumption and high import dependence highlight the potential for local […]
CME Group to Enter European Dairy Derivatives Market by 2027
CME Group and the European Energy Exchange (EEX) have announced an agreement that will bring European dairy derivatives under CME Group’s planned product offering, marking the U.S. exchange operator’s entry into the European dairy derivatives market. EEX intends to phase out its dairy business and support the transfer of the indices underpinning its existing futures […]
