UK Dairy Exports Surge 20% Despite Global Market Pressures
UK dairy exports recorded a strong performance in the first eight months of 2025, with export values up nearly 20% to £1.46 billion and volumes reaching 914,000 tonnes, according to HMRC data. The EU remained the top destination, accounting for £1.1 billion, with cheese and curd exports alone generating £458 million. This export growth comes […]
Festive Demand Fuels FMCG Growth: Dairy and Essentials Lead Diwali Surge
The festive season in India has given a significant boost to the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, with Diwali sales soaring. Key drivers of this surge include reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, which have made essential goods like dairy, soaps, and oils more affordable. With strong sales reported across categories, companies such as […]
Irish Co-ops Cut Milk Prices as Oversupply Hits Market Returns
Irish dairy co-operatives have announced significant milk price cuts for September, citing global oversupply and falling market returns, especially for butter and cheese. Tirlán confirmed a September price of 42.08c/L (including VAT), down 4c/L on August, including a 0.5c/L Sustainability Action Payment. The average price paid on solids is 53.79c/L/L. Chairperson John Murphy said supply […]
Indira Mahila Dairy Scheme Boosts Women Empowerment in Telangana
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has urged women in Madhira to lead the nation in dairy production under the Indira Mahila Dairy Scheme. He said establishing a dairy was his lifelong dream, first planned in 2013 to provide two milch cows to 52,000 women in self-help groups. The plan was halted after state […]
FSDA Raids Uncover Widespread Dairy Adulteration in Mathura, Aligarh
In an intensified pre-festive crackdown, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) uncovered extensive adulteration across dairies in Mathura and Aligarh districts between October 8 and 17. Multiple dairies in Mathura’s Bajna area, including Rakesh, Bhura, and Vishnu Dairy, were found using harmful substances such as palmolein oil, skimmed milk powder, and chemical additives in […]
Anita Dash: A Rural Woman’s Journey from Milk Vendor to ₹2 Crore Dairy Entrepreneur
India’s dairy sector is not only a vital economic driver but also a platform for empowering women. With over 70% of the workforce in dairy being female, small-scale dairy farming has become a gateway to entrepreneurship, especially in rural areas. Anita Dash from Balasore, Odisha, exemplifies this shift. Starting with just one cow in 2012, […]
Ajay Banga Highlights India’s Agricultural Innovation
At the World Bank’s 2025 Annual Meetings, World Bank President Ajay Banga praised India’s producer cooperatives and digital innovations for transforming smallholder agriculture. Banga highlighted these initiatives as global models for increasing farmers’ incomes and building resilience in the face of climate challenges. Producer Cooperatives: Connecting Farmers to Resources Banga stressed the critical role of […]
U.S. and Global Milk Production on the Rise, But Prices Weaken
Milk production in the United States has seen significant growth, up more than 4% compared to the previous year, marking the strongest increase since 2021. This surge, driven by higher butterfat and protein levels, allows processors to produce more dairy products. However, the increased supply has led to price pressure, and dairy farmers can expect […]
Anita Dash: A Rural Woman’s Journey from Milk Vendor to ₹2 Crore Dairy Entrepreneur
India’s dairy sector is not only a vital economic driver but also a platform for empowering women. With over 70% of the workforce in dairy being female, small-scale dairy farming has become a gateway to entrepreneurship, especially in rural areas. Anita Dash from Balasore, Odisha, exemplifies this shift. Starting with just one cow in 2012, […]
Dairy and Food Brands Drive India’s ₹9,000 Crore IPO Surge
India’s food and beverage sector is gearing up for a ₹9,000 crore IPO boom, with Milky Mist Dairy Food, Prestige Hospitality Ventures, and Orkla India (MTR Foods) leading the charge. Milky Mist, known for its dairy and ice cream products, plans a ₹2,035 crore issue. Prestige Hospitality, operating upscale hotels and restaurants, targets ₹2,700 crore, […]
