EU Dairy Supply Set to Contract in Second Half of 2026 as Value-Added Shift Intensifies

The European Union dairy sector is navigating a delicate transition phase as the unexpected production surge seen last year begins to cool. According to the European Commission’s Spring 2026 Short-Term Agricultural Outlook, raw milk prices across the bloc are showing early signs of stabilisation following a sustained downward correction that commenced in October 2025. While […]

Breakthrough Microneedle Patch Offers Cold-Chain-Free Shield Against Foot and Mouth Disease

A pioneering medical innovation could fundamentally reshape livestock biosecurity and livestock market values across emerging dairy markets. Researchers at the University of Connecticut, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), have successfully developed a needle-free microneedle patch vaccine against foot and mouth disease (FMD). Published in Advanced Healthcare Materials, the study demonstrates […]

Elanco Strengthens Dairy Health Solutions with AHV International Acquisition

USA-based Elanco Animal Health has completed the acquisition of Dutch farm animal health innovator AHV International, marking a significant expansion of its dairy animal health and nutrition portfolio amid growing global demand for sustainable dairy farming and improved herd productivity. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Elanco’s presence in the evolving global dairy sector by […]

The ₹1 Lakh Crore Milestone: How Amul is Rewriting the FMCG Playbook

MUMBAI — In a historic milestone that reshapes India’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) landscape, dairy giant Amul has officially breached the ₹1 lakh crore ($12 billion+) turnover mark for FY26. Owned by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the traditional dairy powerhouse has not just broken records—it has officially outpaced several of the country’s […]

Capital Over Choice: Country Delight Secures Fresh Alteria Debt to Finance Quick-Commerce Pivot

Country Delight has raised ₹65 crore ($7.8 million) through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) allocated to its primary debt partner, Alteria Capital. The fresh capital infusion, detailed in regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies, reflects a highly calculated corporate finance strategy. By systematically pairing structured venture debt with institutional equity, the Gurugram-based direct-to-consumer […]

Dodla Dairy Faces Margin Compression Amid Rising Raw Material Costs in Q4 FY26

Dodla Dairy, one of India’s leading private dairy players, reported modest top-line growth for the final quarter of the financial year ended 31 March 2026, though profitability remained under pressure due to escalating input costs. The company’s standalone net sales for the fourth quarter rose by 4.59 per cent to Rs 844.92 crore, up from […]

Reliance Backed Vantara Enters Premium Dairy Sector With Luxury Ice Cream Venture

The Indian premium dairy landscape is witnessing an unprecedented convergence of corporate scale, wellness marketing, and experiential retail. Vantara, the high-profile wildlife conservation and rehabilitation initiative led by Anant Ambani under the Reliance Foundation, has diversified into the fast-moving consumer goods market with the launch of Vantara Creamery in Mumbai. This move signals a deliberate […]

FloUV Partners with ELEFQ to Accelerate Sustainable UV-C Dairy Processing Across Europe

US-based precision liquid processing technology company FloUV has appointed Germany-headquartered ELEFQ Market Solutions as its exclusive European commercial partner for the dairy sector, marking a significant expansion of non-thermal dairy processing technology into the European market. The agreement positions ELEFQ Market Solutions, operating from Hamburg and Kiel, as the primary commercial contact for dairy processors […]