Strategic Shield: Why India’s Dairy Sector Was Excluded from the India-EU Trade Deal
In the landmark India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) finalised on 27 January 2026, New Delhi has deliberately placed the dairy sector outside the ambit of tariff concessions, reflecting a deliberate and analytically informed economic strategy. This decision, emphasised by senior officials from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, underscores that protecting the dairy industry […]
Rising Demand in MENA Signals Strong Export Potential for UK Sheep Meat and Dairy
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is emerging as a major growth destination for UK agri-food exports, with new analysis pointing to particularly positive prospects for sheep meat and dairy products over the coming decade. Forecasts suggest the region will become the second-largest net importer of food globally by 2034, driven by population […]
Butter Prices Hit Three-Year Low as Global Milk Supply Pressures Persist
European butter prices fell sharply again this week, with spot values dropping by €115 per tonne to €3,835/t, the lowest level recorded since 2021. The modest post-Christmas recovery in the butter trade now appears to have been short-lived, as ample global supply continues to pressure the market. In contrast, other dairy commodities showed more stability. […]
Union Budget 2026: Dairy Among Essentials in GST Relief Appeal
As India approaches the Union Budget 2026–27, small businesses and traders are intensifying calls for Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief on essential commodities, including dairy products. Retailers argue that persistent input cost pressures and slowing consumer demand are eroding already thin margins. Traders across Hyderabad, including small dairy and grocery retailers, report that indirect […]
Climate Change Undermines Cattle Health and Milk Yield in India
Climate change is increasingly affecting cattle health, productivity and dairy livelihoods across India, according to a recent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Rising temperatures, intensified heat stress, and the proliferation of disease vectors are contributing to higher illness rates, reduced milk output and greater economic risk for cattle rearers nationwide. […]
Heritage Foods Delivers ₹11,192 Mn ($134 Mn) Revenue in Q3 FY26 Amid Procurement Headwinds, Drives Growth via Value-Added Dairy Portfolio
Heritage Foods Limited, one of India’s leading integrated dairy companies, has reported robust consolidated revenue of ₹11,192 million (~$134 million USD) for Q3 FY26 (ended December 31, 2025), marking an 8% year-on-year increase despite facing significant raw milk shortages and heightened input costs. This is the third consecutive quarter that Heritage has crossed the ₹11,000 […]
KMF Expands Into Functional Nutrition With New Nandini Dairy Range
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has accelerated its move into value-added dairy with the launch of a new nutrition-focused product range under its flagship Nandini brand, signalling a strategic evolution from volume-driven supply to functional, health-oriented offerings. Introduced in January 2026, the portfolio includes high-protein N-Pro Milk, probiotic curd and lassi, and premium ghee, targeting […]
DAHD Reviews Progress Under White Revolution 2.0 to Boost Dairy Sector Growth
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has reviewed the progress of White Revolution 2.0 at a high-level meeting held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The department is focusing on strengthening dairy infrastructure, improving animal health services and increasing farmers’ incomes. Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, DAHD, chaired the meeting. Senior officials from the […]
Global Food Self-Sufficiency Gap Reveals Alarming Vulnerabilities in National Nutrition Capabilities
In an era marked by nationalist rhetoric, geopolitical instability, and growing calls for sustainable diets, a major study published in 2025 in Nature Food underscores a critical global issue: most nations cannot meet basic nutritional requirements solely through domestic food production. Out of 186 countries analysed, more than one-third can only meet the dietary requirements […]
Starbucks India Launches Yeast-Based Protein Cold Foam in Nationwide Rollout with SuperYou
Starbucks India made a significant move in the evolving landscape of protein innovation by launching vegan protein cold foams made with SuperYou’s yeast-based protein across all its 500 outlets nationwide. This marks the brand’s first protein foam offering outside North America and its first globally using a non-dairy protein source. This initiative is part of […]
