Private Milk Vendors Raise Prices by Up to Rs 10 in Coimbatore
Higher procurement incentives for farmers trigger retail price increases among independent milk vendors Private milk vendors in Coimbatore have increased their retail prices by Rs 6 to Rs 10 per litre, adding pressure on household budgets as the dairy sector adjusts to higher milk procurement incentives. The revision follows the government’s decision to increase the […]
EU Dairy Commodity Prices Diverge as Butter, WMP Surge
Butter and whole milk powder gain sharply, while SMP, whey and major cheeses decline European dairy commodity markets showed widely divergent price movements in the latest European Commission Milk Market Observatory report, with butter and whole milk powder (WMP) recording strong year-on-year gains while skimmed milk powder (SMP), whey powder and several major cheese categories […]
Fish And Milk: Science Challenges A Long-Standing Food Myth
Medical experts say the combination is not inherently toxic, while allergies and intolerance remain key concerns For generations, Indian households have often warned against consuming fish and milk together, with traditional beliefs associating the combination with skin problems, digestive disorders and even poisoning. However, modern medical understanding does not support the idea that combining the […]
Dairy Farmers Urged to Improve Feed Efficiency as Margins Tighten
Precision nutrition, milk components and better youngstock rearing could help farmers strengthen profitability Dairy farmers are being encouraged to take greater control of farm margins as volatile farmgate milk prices continue to put pressure on profitability across the sector. According to Dr Chris Bartram, head of nutrition at Mole Valley Farmers, greater precision in feeding […]
Indian Ghee Products Earn Place Among World’s Iconic Butters
GirOrganic A2 Gir Cow Ghee and Amul Pure Ghee ranked sixth on TasteAtlas’ global list New Delhi: Two Indian dairy products have earned a place among TasteAtlas’ selection of the world’s best and most iconic butter products, highlighting the growing international recognition of Indian dairy traditions. GirOrganic’s A2 Gir Cow Ghee and Amul’s Pure Ghee […]
EU Dairy Prices Diverge as Butter and WMP Strengthen
Butter and whole milk powder rise sharply, while SMP, whey and cheese prices decline year-on-year Brussels, August 28, 2026: European dairy commodity markets are showing contrasting price movements, with butter and whole milk powder (WMP) recording substantial year-on-year gains while skimmed milk powder (SMP), whey powder and several major cheese categories remain below their levels […]
Bihar Targets Dairy Cooperatives in Every Village
State expands village-level procurement, farmer membership, technology and dairy infrastructure Patna, August 28, 2026: Bihar is accelerating efforts to expand its dairy cooperative network across the state, with the government targeting the establishment of dairy cooperative societies in every village to increase milk procurement, strengthen rural livelihoods and improve farmers’ incomes. Shirshat Kapil Ashok, chairman-cum-managing […]
Milkfood Expands Premium Dairy Portfolio With A2 Ghee
Company plans A2 milk ghee launch as part of broader value-added dairy strategy Milkfood Limited is expanding its presence in India’s premium dairy segment with plans to launch ghee made from A2 milk, as the company looks to capture growing consumer interest in differentiated and value-added dairy products. The proposed A2 Ghee launch forms part […]
Verghese Kurien’s Dairy Legacy Continues Through Amul
From a reluctant engineer in Anand to the architect of India’s White Revolution Dr. Verghese Kurien’s journey from a young mechanical engineer with little interest in dairy farming to the architect of India’s White Revolution remains one of the most influential stories in the country’s agricultural history. Born in 1921, Kurien arrived in Anand, Gujarat, […]
Revival Animal Health Recalls Feline Milk Replacers Over Nutrient Variations
Recall follows testing that found inconsistent levels of essential nutrients in products sold across the United States Orange City, Iowa: Revival Animal Health, LLC has voluntarily recalled several of its feline milk replacer products after testing identified inconsistent and potentially low levels of essential nutrients, including potassium, copper, folic acid, choline and pyridoxine, also known […]
