Purabi Dairy Welcomes Magh Bihu, Marks a Year of Growth Across Assam
Cooperative Strengthens Farmer Participation and Market Reach Northeast India’s largest dairy cooperative, Purabi Dairy, marked the pre-Magh Bihu celebrations at its Panjabari dairy processing plant in Guwahati, highlighting a year of strong operational growth and an expanding dairy footprint across Assam. Officials of the West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) said the past […]
Parag Milk Sharpens Focus on Health and Nutrition With Protein-Led Strategy
Whey Protein, Premium Dairy and Clean Labels Drive Next Phase of Growth Parag Milk Foods is accelerating its transition beyond traditional dairy, placing a stronger strategic emphasis on protein, premiumisation and clean-label nutrition, even as its core dairy categories continue to deliver double-digit growth. This evolution reflects what executive director Akshali Shah describes as a […]
India’s Dairy Sector Goes Digital: NDDB’s Tech-Driven Push for Efficiency, Traceability and Farmer Empowerment
India, already the world’s largest milk producer with over 25% of global output, is now setting global benchmarks in digital transformation within the dairy sector. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is spearheading this evolution, leveraging technology to enhance productivity, transparency, and farmer inclusion across the dairy value chain. From mobile apps that provide doorstep […]
CSR Conclave Highlights Dairy Cooperatives as Key Drivers of Nutrition Security in India
On 6 January 2026, the NDDB Foundation for Nutrition (NFN) convened a landmark National Conclave on “Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Nutrition Security and Malnutrition Mitigation” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This high-level meeting brought together government leaders, corporates, and cooperatives to align CSR strategies with the fight against child malnutrition through sustainable, […]
Heritage Foods MD Nara Bhuvaneswari Wins IDA Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 202
Kozhikode, Kerala – Nara Bhuvaneswari, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Heritage Foods Limited, has been conferred with the Outstanding Dairy Professional Award 2025 (Andhra Pradesh) by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA) South Zone, recognising her enduring leadership and contribution to the development of the dairy sector and rural farmer empowerment. The prestigious award was […]
EU–China Trade Tensions Escalate as Dairy Enters the Firing Line
Dairy Becomes a Strategic Lever in Trade Disputes Escalating trade tensions between the European Union and China have increasingly drawn dairy into the centre of geopolitical confrontation. Trade analysts argue that dairy’s inclusion is far from incidental. Food products, particularly dairy, carry economic weight, political sensitivity and high visibility within rural constituencies, making them effective […]
Animal Health Ireland Launches Blueprint Guide for Calf Rearing in the First Year
Strengthening the Foundation of Dairy and Dairy-Beef Systems Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has launched a new practical blueprint designed to guide farmers through the critical first year of a calf’s life, reinforcing the sector’s focus on animal health, welfare and long-term productivity. Developed in collaboration with the CalfCare Technical Working Group (TWG) and supported by […]
H5N1 Capable of Spreading Through Raw Milk and Cheese, Researchers Warn
New Findings Raise Biosecurity Concerns for the Dairy Sector Fresh scientific evidence suggests that the H5N1 avian influenza virus can survive and spread through raw milk and certain unpasteurised dairy products, raising fresh concerns for animal health, food safety and dairy biosecurity. Researchers have found that the virus remains viable in raw milk and can […]
Dairy Sector Remains Backbone of Rural Economy: AP Minister Atchannaidu
Dairying as a Stable Rural Income Engine The dairy sector continues to play a decisive role in sustaining India’s rural economy, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said while addressing the Southern Dairy and Food Conclave 2026 in Kozhikode, Kerala. The minister highlighted that dairying offers daily and predictable income, especially for small and marginal […]
FrieslandCampina Ingredients Expands Strategic Partnership with Nippon Shinyaku in Japan
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Nippon Shinyaku, strengthening its presence in Japan’s adult nutrition market. The move builds on decades of collaboration in the country and reflects growing opportunities linked to Japan’s rapidly ageing population and rising demand for functional, health-oriented nutrition solutions. Japan remains one of the most […]
