CII–EDF Resilient Dairy Alliance Signals Climate Turn in India’s Dairy Strategy
India’s dairy sector has taken a significant step towards climate adaptation with the launch of the Resilient Dairy Alliance, a joint initiative by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Environmental Defence Fund (EDF). The partnership marks a first-of-its-kind effort to systematically embed climate resilience and sustainability across India’s dairy value chain. As climate […]
India to Host World Dairy Summit 2027, Strengthening Its Global Dairy Leadership
India’s selection as host of the World Dairy Summit 2027 marks a defining moment for the country’s dairy sector, underscoring its growing influence in global dairy policy, innovation, and cooperative-led development. The hosting agreement was formalised between the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), positioning India at the centre of […]
Namaste India Enters Bihar with ₹350 Crore Dairy Investment, Strengthening Fresh Milk Ecosystem
In a significant development for the Indian dairy industry, Namaste India, a leading dairy brand under the RSPL Group, has launched its fresh milk portfolio in Bihar. Backed by a planned investment of ₹350 crore, the expansion aims to establish a robust, locally rooted dairy ecosystem delivering high-quality, creamy milk to consumers across the state. […]
UK Court Bars Use of ‘Milk’ in Plant-Based Branding, Redrawing Dairy–Alt Dairy Boundaries
The UK Supreme Court’s ruling against Swedish plant-based drinks company Oatly marks a decisive moment in the long-running debate over the use of dairy terminology in alternative product marketing. By prohibiting Oatly from trademarking and using the slogan “Post Milk Generation”, the court has reinforced a strict interpretation of food labelling regulations that reserve the […]
Credit, Not Capacity: What Milky Mist Reveals About Job Creation in India’s Dairy Economy
India’s employment challenge often appears in television debates and headline statistics. However, real insight emerges at the enterprise level. A visit to Milky Mist’s dairy processing facility in Erode, Tamil Nadu, offers a grounded lesson in how job creation actually works in the dairy economy. Erode and the Dairy Growth Story Erode has shaped Tamil […]
White Revolution 2.0: Strengthening Women’s Role in India’s Cooperative Dairy Economy
The Ministry of Cooperation has launched White Revolution 2.0, a cooperative-led national initiative aimed at expanding institutional coverage in dairying, generating rural employment and strengthening women’s economic participation. The programme sets an ambitious objective: to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives by 50 per cent over the next five years by extending organised market access […]
Boiling Packaged Milk and Dairy Safety: What the Amul Coliform Debate Really Tells Consumers
Milk seldom enters the public spotlight, yet recent reports alleging elevated coliform bacteria levels in packaged pouch milk, including products from Amul, have reignited consumer anxiety around dairy safety. While companies have denied manufacturing failures and regulators have intensified inspections, the episode has shifted attention to a more fundamental question: does boiling pasteurised milk for […]
Bangladesh–US Trade Deal Opens Dairy and Agri Markets, Raising Competitive Stakes for India
Bangladesh and the United States have concluded a reciprocal trade agreement that reshapes bilateral market access across textiles, industry and agriculture, with notable implications for the regional dairy trade. The deal reduces US tariffs on Bangladeshi exports to 19 per cent and grants zero-tariff access to selected textile and apparel products manufactured using US-origin cotton […]
Amul’s AI Assistant ‘Sarlaben’ Signals Digital Turn in Gujarat’s Cooperative Dairy Ecosystem
Introduction: Technology Enters the Cooperative Heartland Amul has introduced an artificial intelligence–based assistant, Sarlaben, to support dairy farmers across Gujarat. The move reflects a growing shift in India’s cooperative dairy sector towards digital tools that improve efficiency, knowledge access and farm-level decision-making. Gujarat remains the backbone of India’s cooperative dairy model. However, rising costs, climate […]
9th IDF Symposium Highlights the Strategic Role of Non-Bovine Milk in Future Dairy Systems
The 9th IDF Symposium on Sheep, Goat, Camel and Other Non-Bovine Milk commenced at the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Anand, on 9 February 2026. Organised by the Indian National Committee of the International Dairy Federation (INC-IDF), the three-day event places India at the centre of global discussions on diversified and climate-resilient dairy systems. Importantly, […]
