Indian Market Opens for US Farm Goods as Trade Agreement Moves Forward
Tariff Dispute Nears Resolution The United States and India are close to announcing a major trade agreement. Officials expect the announcement before the end of November. The two countries made progress after Washington agreed to withdraw its penalty tariffs. These tariffs had strained relations for months. The shift came after India reduced its imports of […]
Centre Evaluates Rajasthan’s Push for Camel Milk Powder Plant Amid Rising Global Demand
The Union government is reviewing Rajasthan’s proposal to establish a camel milk powder plant, a move driven by the growing global demand for camel-derived dairy products. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, announced the development during a meeting of the consultative parliamentary committee held in Jaisalmer last week. He underlined […]
India Tightens Antibiotic Rules as AMR Threat Grows in Livestock
AMR Rising in India’s Animal Sector Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming a major concern in India’s livestock industry. Microbes are changing fast due to the overuse of antibiotics. This makes common medicines less effective. India depends heavily on livestock for food and rural income. The sector contributes about 4.5% to the national GDP. But frequent […]
Nestlé India to Present Strategic Vision for Dairy at Pitch BrandTalk 2025
Pitch BrandTalk 2025, set to take place in Delhi on 21 November, will explore the theme ‘Building Connections in a BANI World.’ Among the key speakers, Manav Sahni, Business Head Dairy Business, Nestlé India, will present ‘Dairy: At The Heart of Nestlé India,’ offering a sharp view of how the company is modernising its dairy […]
Banas Dairy Expands into Agribusiness with BBSSL Partnership for Potato Value Chain
Banas Dairy has formed a strategic partnership with Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Ltd. (BBSSL) to develop a complete seed-to-market potato value chain. The alliance aims to strengthen farmer incomes and broaden the cooperative’s role in rural agribusiness. The project focuses on producing clean, high-quality seed potatoes through tissue-culture and aeroponic technologies. These methods reduce disease […]
Tetra Pak Showcases Next-Gen Dairy Processing and Packaging Innovations at Drinktec India
Tetra Pak has unveiled a focused range of dairy-centric innovations at Drinktec India 2025, highlighting integrated solutions designed to lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) for milk and dairy-beverage manufacturers. With rising input costs and increasing pressure on margins, the company emphasised technologies that minimise energy and water usage, reduce product loss, and improve […]
Godrej Agrovet to Invest ₹70 Crore in Andhra Pradesh for Dairy-Processing Expansion
Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to invest ₹70 crore in strengthening its dairy-processing operations under its subsidiary, Creamline Dairy Products Limited, which markets products under the Godrej Jersey brand. This planned investment marks a strategic step for the company as it aims to […]
Parag Milk Foods’ Q2 Profit Surge Reflects Strength in Premium Dairy Segment
Parag Milk Foods Ltd has displayed robust financial resilience in Q2 FY26, registering a 56.3% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹45.65 crore alongside a 15.6% growth in total income to ₹1,025.98 crore. The company’s strong performance amid inflationary pressures reflects its ability to sustain growth through a focused brand strategy, disciplined operations, and […]
Pasteurisation Proven to Halt H5N1 Spread in Milk, Study Confirms
A recent study by St Jude Children’s Research Hospital has confirmed that standard pasteurisation completely inactivates the H5N1 avian influenza virus in milk, a finding that offers significant reassurance to the dairy industry and consumers alike. Researchers tested milk contaminated with H5N1 and found no viable virus after pasteurisation, even though viral RNA fragments remained […]
Britannia Steps into Ready-to-Drink Protein Segment: A Strategic Leap in India’s Functional Dairy Market
Britannia Industries Limited is charting a fresh course in India’s evolving dairy and nutrition landscape with the launch of ready-to-drink (RTD) protein beverages. This strategic move marks the company’s foray into the functional beverage segment, driven by a surge in consumer demand for convenient, health-oriented products. Under the stewardship of CEO-designate Dakshit Hargave, Britannia aims […]
