Fonterra cuts top end of 2026/27 milk price forecast – The Cattle Site – DairyDimension
New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has reduced the upper end of its forecast farmgate milk price range for the 2026/27 season, citing softer global demand conditions and increased milk production across major exporting regions. The cooperative revised its forecast to NZ$8.00–NZ$10.50 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS), down from its initial guidance of NZ$8.00–NZ$11.00 per […]
Heritage Foods’ Executive Director Brahmani Nara Named Among Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2026
Hyderabad: Heritage Foods Ltd. has announced that its Executive Director, Brahmani Nara, has been recognised among Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women 2026, acknowledging her leadership and contributions to the growth of one of India’s leading dairy and food companies. The recognition highlights Brahmani Nara’s role in steering Heritage Foods towards sustainable growth through innovation, operational […]
Fonterra Cuts 2026/27 Milk Price Forecast as Global Dairy Supply Outpaces Demand
The New Zealand cooperative’s early-season price revision reflects falling Global Dairy Trade values, stronger milk production in major exporting regions and uncertainty over future demand. For India, the correction could place pressure on commodity dairy exports while strengthening the case for value-added and differentiated products. Fonterra has reduced its forecast farmgate milk price for the […]
India–New Zealand Shift Dairy Dialogue from Market Access to Technology: Why the Agricultural Productivity Arrangement Could Be a Game Changer for Indian Dairy
For more than two decades, dairy has been the single biggest obstacle in negotiations over a comprehensive India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). While New Zealand—one of the world’s largest dairy exporters—has consistently sought greater access to India’s vast dairy market, successive Indian governments have remained steadfast in protecting a sector that supports millions of […]
NDDB Chairman Dr Meenesh Shah Receives World Biogas Association’s First Strategic Leadership Award
Anand, Gujarat: Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has been honoured with the inaugural Strategic Leadership in the Global Biogas Sector Award by the World Biogas Association (WBA). The prestigious recognition was presented during the AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2026, held on 8 July at The Vox, NEC Birmingham, […]
Milky Mist Set to Launch ₹2,035 Crore IPO, Poised to Become India’s Largest Dairy Sector Public Offering
Tamil Nadu-based dairy processor Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd. is preparing to launch its highly anticipated ₹2,035 crore initial public offering (IPO), a move that could mark the largest-ever public issue by an Indian dairy company. The offering is expected to open either later this month or in early August, subject to market conditions. According […]
Telangana Food Safety Department Suspends Two Sangareddy Dairy Units Over Food Safety Violations
The Telangana Food Safety Department has suspended the licences of two dairy processing units in Sangareddy following inspections that uncovered multiple violations related to food safety, hygiene, product labelling and quality control. The enforcement action forms part of the department’s ongoing efforts to strengthen food safety standards across the Indian dairy industry. Inspections carried out […]
Aavin Cuts Sugar in Plain Lassi to 10% Following Consumer Study; Arokya Announces ₹3 Per Litre Price Hike
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s state-owned dairy brand Aavin has decided to reduce the sugar content in its plain lassi from 17% to 10%, aligning the product with changing consumer preferences and the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) guidelines. The revised formulation is expected to reach the market by the end of the month, marking a significant […]
Global Dairy Trade Expands 11% Since 2017 as Cheese Emerges as the Growth Engine: Rabobank
Global dairy trade has continued its steady expansion despite market disruptions, growing by 11% between 2017 and 2025 to reach 101.2 billion kilograms in liquid milk equivalents (LME), according to the latest Rabobank Global Dairy Trade Report. The report highlights how changing consumer demand, evolving export strategies and the growing importance of value-added dairy products […]
Verka Turnover Rises 14.79% to ₹551 Crore as Value-Added Dairy Sales Surge
Verka, the flagship dairy brand of Milkfed Punjab, recorded a turnover of ₹551 crore in June 2026, up from ₹480 crore in the corresponding month last year. The ₹71 crore increase represents year-on-year growth of 14.79%. The performance was supported by higher milk procurement and strong growth across several value-added dairy categories, including UHT cream, […]
