India’s milk consumption grows 3.1% per capita as economic and population boom drive demand
India’s dairy sector is undergoing dynamic transformation, with milk consumption rising at an impressive 3.1% per capita per year, according to Gira’s research. Fuelled by rapid population and income growth, the country is emerging as one of the leading global drivers of dairy demand. With a population of around 1.5 billion people, nearly half of whom are […]
Milma expands dairy exports to Australia and New Zealand with new MoU
The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to export dairy products to Australia and New Zealand, marking its strategic entry into the Oceania region’s competitive dairy markets. This agreement positions Milma as a rising Indian player in the international dairy trade, targeting markets renowned […]
Dairy access stalls progress in India–New Zealand FTA talks
India and New Zealand have made progress in their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, but the issue of dairy market access continues to block a breakthrough. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met his New Zealand counterpart, Todd McCla, in Wellington as both nations wrapped up the fourth round of talks this week. Negotiations covered trade […]
Global Dairy Market Faces Supply Glut and Price Pressure
The global dairy industry is navigating a period of imbalance as milk production surges across key exporters while demand remains steady but insufficient to absorb excess volumes. This oversupply has triggered a sustained decline in Global Dairy Trade (GDT) prices and heightened the risk of downward revisions to farm-gate milk forecasts, particularly for New Zealand’s […]
Amul and IFFCO Lead Global Cooperative Rankings, Marking India’s Cooperative Strength
India’s cooperative movement has achieved a new milestone. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), which owns the Amul brand, and the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Ltd. (IFFCO) have claimed the top two spots globally in the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) World Cooperative Monitor 2025. The rankings, based on GDP per capita performance, were […]
Amul and IFFCO Lead Global Cooperative Rankings, Showcasing India’s Model of Inclusive Growth
India’s cooperative model achieved a landmark milestone as Amul and Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) secured the first and second positions globally among the world’s top ten cooperatives. The recognition reflects India’s robust cooperative ecosystem, rooted in community participation, innovation, and self-reliance. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah extended his congratulations […]
Dodla Dairy Sets Out Growth Strategy and Investor Engagement Plans
Dodla Dairy Limited, one of India’s leading integrated dairy companies, has outlined a robust growth strategy that centres on expanding its value-added product portfolio, widening its geographical presence, and strengthening investor engagement. The company’s latest roadmap was shared alongside its investor meeting schedule, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and stakeholder communication. For the financial year […]
Fonterra’s NZ$10/kgMS Forecast Under Pressure as Global Supply Surges
The global dairy market is entering a turbulent phase as rising milk output across key producing regions outpaces demand, driving prices downward. The imbalance is now threatening Fonterra Co-operative Group’s forecast farmgate milk price of NZ$10 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for the 2025/26 season, a level that once looked attainable amid strong global […]
Lakeland Dairies: Europe’s Dairy Powerhouse
Lakeland Dairies’ facility in Bailieborough, County Cavan, stands as Europe’s largest milk drying plant, a milestone in scale and innovation for the cooperative dairy sector. Processing one billion litres of milk annually, it represents a seamless blend of modern engineering, sustainability, and cooperative integration. Drawing milk equally from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, […]
Cargill Expands Engerwitzdorf Facility to Boost Micronutrition Capacity and Sustainability
Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) has completed a major expansion of its Engerwitzdorf facility in Austria, increasing production capacity by 50% to 30,000 metric tons annually. The investment supports rising demand for micronutrition solutions that enhance animal health and performance through precision nutrition. The expansion is part of Cargill’s strategy to strengthen its Micronutrition […]
