Aviwell Raises €11 Million to Expand AI-Driven Microbiome Solutions for Animal Nutrition
French deep-tech animal nutrition firm Aviwell SAS has secured €11 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of its AI-powered microbiome platform and scale natural biological solutions for livestock and aquaculture. Headquartered in Toulouse, Aviwell welcomed three new investors, Blue Revolution Fund (BRF), and Blast. Club, and SWEN Capital Partners, while existing backers Elaia […]
Milky Mist Dairy to Invest Rs 1,130 Crore in Maharashtra Milk Processing Plant, MoU Signed at Davos
DAVOS: Tamil Nadu-based Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Maharashtra to establish a large-scale milk processing and dairy products manufacturing facility in the state, with a proposed investment of nearly Rs 1,130 crore. The agreement marks a significant development for the Indian dairy industry and Maharashtra’s […]
Bihar Bets on Dairy-Led Growth to Drive Rural Employment: CM Nitish Kumar
Dairy Expansion Anchors Siwan’s Rs 208 Crore Development Push Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has positioned the dairy sector as a key driver of rural employment and farmer income while unveiling 71 development projects worth Rs 208 crore in Siwan district. The announcement came during his Samriddhi Yatra, reflecting the state’s renewed focus on agriculture-linked […]
NDDB–Mulco MoU Aims to Revive Dairy Production in Mizoram Under White Revolution 2.0
Partnership Aims to Boost Milk Production and Farmer Incomes To strengthen dairy development in the North-East, the Mizoram Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited (Mulco) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The agreement focuses on increasing milk production and improving dairy processing capacity across Mizoram. The MoU was […]
Akshayakalpa Organic Bets on Sincerity Over Speed in India’s Food and Agri Start-up Boom
Sincerity as a Growth Strategy As India’s food and agri start-up ecosystem accelerates, Akshayakalpa Organic is taking a distinctly different path. The organic dairy brand believes long-term success depends less on speed and valuations, and more on sincerity towards farmers, consumers, and sustainable practices. At a time when many start-ups focus on rapid scaling, Akshayakalpa […]
Jharkhand to Harness Australian Dairy Tech: Modernising Milk Production and Empowering Rural Farmers
In a major policy push to upgrade its dairy sector, the Government of Jharkhand is preparing to integrate advanced Australian animal husbandry technologies aimed at improving milk production, breed quality, and farm efficiency. This strategic move, following bilateral discussions between Jharkhand’s Department of Animal Husbandry and officials from Australia’s agriculture sector, signals a significant shift […]
EU–Mercosur Trade Deal Referred to Court: A Critical Pause for Agriculture and Food Standards
The European Parliament has voted to refer the draft EU–Mercosur trade agreement to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), delaying its ratification and sparking renewed debate on the impact of international trade deals on agriculture, environmental commitments and regulatory integrity. The narrow vote, passed by 334 to 324, underscores a growing divide within the European […]
Income Tax Searches Expose Rs 700 Crore Bogus Transactions in Dairy Firms Across UP and Rajasthan
A series of coordinated searches by India’s tax authorities across Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan has lifted the lid on structural vulnerabilities within parts of the country’s regional dairy processing ecosystem, exposing alleged bogus transactions worth ₹600–700 crore and raising broader questions around compliance, quality assurance and market discipline in the sector. The operation, led by […]
Rising Popularity of High-Protein Products in India: A Dairy Industry Perspective
India’s urban retail shelves are increasingly dominated by high-protein-labelled products — from fortified milk and yoghurt to protein-enriched bars, biscuits and shakes. Brands proudly display claims of “20g protein” or “30g protein per serve”, tapping into the consumer desire for fitness, weight control, and fast nutrition. But beyond the marketing noise lies a more complex […]
Madhya Pradesh Moves to Curb Dairy Adulteration with ₹12.4-Crore High-Tech Testing Lab
high-tech, state-level dairy testing laboratory—an infrastructure investment that could significantly strengthen food safety, consumer trust, and market discipline across the dairy value chain. The Government of Madhya Pradesh is setting up its first state-level, high-end dairy testing laboratory to scientifically verify the quality and purity of milk and dairy products sold across the state. Approved […]
