Monsoon Races Across North India: From Rajasthan to J&K, a Vital Boost for Agriculture and Dairy Sectors
The Southwest Monsoon has made rapid strides across northern India, bringing much-needed relief and anticipation for farmers and livestock owners. As of mid-June 2025, the monsoon has fully covered significant parts of Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Western Uttar Pradesh, with forecasts predicting continued rainfall in the coming days. This […]
Aavin Doubles Milk Supply Capacity in Chennai to Counter Amul’s Entry and Rising Prices
As Amul, the Gujarat-based dairy giant, prepares to expand its presence in Tamil Nadu, state-run cooperative Aavin is launching a significant capacity upgrade to secure its market position in Chennai. The Tamil Nadu government has confirmed plans to increase Dairies ’ daily milk supply potential in the city, from 11 lakh litres to 22 lakh […]
Mission Milk: Himachal’s Dairy Push Gains Momentum Under CM Sukhu
The state aims to empower rural youth and expand milk infrastructure with a ₹345 crore outlay. Shimla, June 20, 2025 – Himachal Pradesh is accelerating its rural dairy transformation under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who has called for the formation of dairy cooperative societies on a “mission mode” across the state. […]
Milma Scores Legal Victory in Trademark Dispute Against Private Dairy Brand
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18: In a significant legal development for the Indian dairy industry, the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, had secured a significant courtroom win against a private competitor for trademark infringement. A commercial court in Thiruvananthapuram has ordered the private ‘firm ‘M’lnna’ to pay a fine of Rs 1 […]
Global Price Surge: EU Milk and Egg Costs Soar in Q1 2025—What It Means for India’s Dairy Sector
📊 Q1 2025 Price Trends: Milk, Eggs, and Cereals Surge in the EU The European Union has recorded a substantial increase in agricultural product prices in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data released by Eurostat. This includes a dramatic 12.6% surge in milk prices, alongside 10.7% for eggs and 9.6% for cereals—three […]
Percol Enters India: CCL Products Launches UK’s Premium Ethical Coffee Brand for Indian Connoisseurs
Hyderabad, June 2025 | By Dairy Dimension F&B Desk In a move that signals the growing appetite for ethically sourced, premium coffee in India, CCL Products (India) Ltd. has officially launched Percol, an iconic UK coffee brand, for the Indian market. The brand’s arrival marks a significant expansion in India’s evolving coffee culture, catering to […]
Kerry Dairy Ireland Cuts May Milk Price to 50.03 c/L Amid Rising Global Output
Kerry Dairy Ireland has announced a fourth consecutive cut to its farmgate milk price for May 2025. The cooperative will pay 50.03 cents per litre (c/L), including VAT and quality and sustainability bonuses, for milk supplied last month. Based on the average milk solids received by Kerry Dairy Ireland during May, the effective payout is […]
Dairy Queen Set to Enter India via Devyani International Partnership
June 19, 2025 – Dairy Queen, the iconic American soft-serve ice cream chain acquired by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway for $585 million in 1997, is set to enter India through a strategic partnership with Devyani International, according to Indian Startup News. This move, announced today, is poised to reshape India’s fast-food landscape and boost dairy […]
Amul vs Nandini Reignites: Bengaluru Metro Dairy Kiosks Spark Political and Cooperative Clash
🚇 Metro Milk Wars: Amul’s Metro Entry Sparks Cooperative Clash In a move that has reignited a long-standing debate in Karnataka, Amul’s presence at 10 Bengaluru Metro stations has sparked a political and cooperative backlash, leading the state government to order a swift counteraction in favour of Nandini, the state’s dairy brand. Earlier this week, […]
How Digital Traceability is Reshaping India’s Dairy Sector
By Dairy Dimension Policy Desk 🧾 In Brief India contributes 24% to global milk output, but suffers from fragmented supply chains 30% of milk in urban India fails quality tests due to adulteration (FSSAI, 2022) Traceability innovations using IoT, blockchain, and AI are gaining traction Empowering farmers through data access, credit scoring, and inclusion Policy […]
