EU Dairy Crisis Deepens as Hungary Urges Immediate Market Intervention
Concerns over the worsening European dairy market have intensified, with Hungary calling for urgent and decisive intervention at the EU level. Speaking in Brussels ahead of a meeting of EU agriculture and fisheries ministers, Hungary’s Minister of Agriculture, István Nagy, warned that deteriorating milk prices are placing severe pressure on dairy producers across several member […]
Hein Schumacher Appointed CEO of Barry Callebaut, Returns to Food Sector Leadership
Zurich, Switzerland | January 26, 2026 — In a significant leadership transition for the global chocolate and cocoa sector, Hein Schumacher has officially taken over as the Chief Executive Officer of Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer. The move signals a fresh chapter for the Zurich-headquartered company, which is aiming to regain momentum […]
Milkfood Divests Moradabad Plant for ₹130 Crore to Cut Debt and Fuel Value-Added Dairy Growth
Milkfood Sells Moradabad Dairy Plant for ₹130 Crore in Strategic Reset to Strengthen Dairy Balance Sheet. Milkfood Ltd, one of India’s publicly listed dairy processors, has taken a significant step in restructuring its operations by selling its Moradabad dairy plant in Uttar Pradesh for ₹130 crore. This transaction reflects a broader strategic shift aimed at […]
NDDB Strengthens Cooperative Dairy Framework in Mizoram with Strategic Engagement
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has reinforced its commitment to expanding cooperative dairy development in India’s North-East, following the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Mizoram and the Mizoram Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd. (MULCO). During his visit to Aizawl, NDDB Chairman Dr Meenesh Shah met with milk […]
KMF’s Rs 10 Nandini Mini Packs Reflect Changing Urban Dairy Consumption Patterns
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has introduced Rs 10 mini packs of Nandini milk and curd, a move that signals more than a pricing adjustment. It reflects a strategic response to shifting urban consumption patterns, rising food costs and the growing prevalence of smaller households across Karnataka. Under the new initiative, consumers can purchase 160 […]
Double-Digit Milk Payout Slips Out of Reach as Global Oversupply Weighs on Fonterra Forecast
Fonterra’s milk price outlook has shifted notably over the course of the season, underscoring the volatility of global dairy markets and the growing impact of supply-side pressures. The season initially opened with a forecast range of $8–$11 per kgMS, fuelling hopes of another double-digit payout. However, expectations were gradually tempered as market conditions softened. Mid-season, […]
Padma Bhushan Honours Dr S. K. M. Myilanandhan’s Transformative Role in India’s Animal Nutrition Sector
The conferment of the Padma Bhushan on Dr S. K. M. Myilanandhan (popularly known as SKM) marks a significant moment not only for the poultry industry, but for India’s broader livestock and animal nutrition ecosystem. The award recognises decades of institution-building, entrepreneurial foresight and sectoral leadership that have helped shape modern feed systems in the […]
Padma Shri 2026: Prof. N. Punniyamurthy Honoured for Championing Ethnoveterinary Medicine in India
In a momentous recognition of traditional knowledge integrated with modern science, Prof. N. Punniyamurthy, retired professor from Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), has been conferred the Padma Shri 2026 for his pioneering work in ethnoveterinary medicine. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Prof. Punniyamurthy has emerged as a leading figure […]
Union Budget 2026–27: What India’s dairy industry is really watching
With Union Budget 2026–27 approaching, the dairy industry’s wish list is becoming sharper and more operational. After four budgets where the Centre steadily prioritised animal health, cooperative-led capacity building, and blended infrastructure finance, the conversation has shifted from “support dairy” to “reduce friction in the value chain”. The ask is no longer just about more […]
TTD Laddu Ghee Case: CBI-SIT Charges 36 in Alleged Rs 250 Crore Synthetic Ghee Supply Scam
The CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed its final chargesheet in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) laddu ghee adulteration case, naming 36 accused in what investigators describe as one of the largest procurement frauds linked to a religious institution. The case concerns the alleged supply of synthetic ghee to the temple trust between 2021 […]
