China Faces 42 Million Tonne Milk Surplus Amid Declining Demand
China’s dairy industry is facing structural strain as milk production surges to 42 million tonnes, exceeding national targets, while domestic demand continues to contract. The imbalance has pushed raw milk prices below production costs, triggering financial pressure across the supply chain and forcing smaller farms to reduce herd numbers or shut operations entirely. Beijing’s emphasis […]
Hatsun Agro Bets on High-Protein Products and AI-Led R&D to Drive Next Phase of Growth
Hatsun Agro Product Ltd (HAP), India’s largest private dairy company, is gearing up to introduce a new portfolio of high-protein dairy products over the next 3–6 months. Chairman RG Chandramogan outlined the company’s forward strategy in a recent ET Now interview, highlighting strong brand positioning, innovation, and aggressive retail expansion as key growth drivers. HAP […]
Arla Halts Methane-Reducing Feed Trial as Review Begins
Arla Foods has paused its methane-reducing feed trial after completing a UK-wide evaluation of Bovaer, a supplement developed by DSM-Firmenich to lower methane emissions from dairy cows. The additive, tested across 30 Arla farms, reportedly reduces methane by up to 45%, but remains the centre of industry debate. The trial sparked controversy when it launched […]
UK Milk Price Slide Set to Continue into the New Year
UK dairy farmers are bracing for further price cuts as milk values continue their downward trend heading into the new year. Industry assessments indicate that current farmgate prices remain below break-even levels, with most producers facing unsustainable cost pressures from feed, energy and labour. Despite modest increases in recent months, the overall margin gap has […]
Global Milk Supplies Surge Ahead as Producers Brace for Market Volatility
Global dairy markets are entering a turbulent phase as milk supplies accelerate beyond projected demand growth. According to recent assessments, milk output in several key producing regions, including Europe, Oceania and parts of the UK, is rising sharply, intensifying oversupply conditions and placing downward pressure on farmgate prices. Analysts report that favourable weather conditions, improved […]
Parag Dairy Ops to Begin in Gorakhpur by February: Minister Highlights Dairy Sector Reforms
In a strategic push to fortify Uttar Pradesh’s dairy ecosystem, state minister for livestock, dairy development and political pension, Dharmpal Singh, chaired a comprehensive departmental review meeting at the Circuit House on Sunday. The session centred on enhancing operational efficiency across cow protection systems and accelerating the rollout of the upcoming Parag Dairy project, an […]
Global Food Prices Fall in October as Dairy Costs Ease
Global food prices continued their downward trend in October 2025, with the FAO Food Price Index slipping 1.6%, marking its lowest level in over two years. The decline was led by cheaper dairy, sugar, and meat products, reflecting improved global supply, lower energy costs, and stabilising logistics chains. The FAO Dairy Price Index dropped 3.4%, […]
Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Swiss Milk Glut: What This Means for Dairy Investors and Exporters
The imposition of a 39% U.S. tariff on Swiss dairy exports has sent shockwaves through Switzerland’s traditionally stable dairy sector. In the picturesque Jura region, where lush meadows produce milk destined for world-renowned cheeses and chocolates, dairy farmers like Boris Beuret now face the grim reality of prematurely culling their herds. This crisis underscores how […]
KMF shocks consumers as Nandini Ghee price surges by ₹90 per litre
The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has once again unsettled consumers with a steep price hike, announcing an increase of ₹90 per litre on its popular Nandini Ghee. The decision has raised eyebrows across households and the dairy trade, coming just weeks after the federation had reduced prices following a government-mandated GST cut. In early October, […]
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 […]
