Cargill India Expands Animal Nutrition Footprint with New Dairy Feed Plant in Punjab
Cargill India has announced plans to set up its second dairy feed manufacturing plant in Punjab, reinforcing its role in India’s expanding animal nutrition sector. The new facility will be located near Wazirabad and involve a ₹300 crore investment, aimed at bolstering feed capacity and supporting dairy farmers across multiple regions. Strategic Expansion in the […]
Arla Invests €300 Million in New Swedish Cheese Dairy to Boost Capacity and Food Security
Arla Foods has announced its largest-ever investment in Sweden, committing approximately €300 million to build a new cheese dairy at its Götene production site. The project will expand cheese capacity, strengthen supply resilience and support national food security. Importantly, the investment reflects Arla’s long-term strategy to scale efficient, high-quality dairy production in response to rising […]
Andhra Pradesh Milk Adulteration: Coolant Leak Theory Spurs Safety Probe
A tragic outbreak of illness and fatalities linked to adulterated milk in Andhra Pradesh has taken a potentially new turn, with early investigations indicating a possible coolant leak in milk stored by an informal vendor as a contributing factor. The incident has intensified scrutiny of food safety, informal supply chains and regulatory gaps in India’s […]
No Milk Used in Ghee for Tirupati Laddus, Says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM, Citing SIT Report
A CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has conclusively found that no milk was used in the manufacture of ghee supplied for Tirumala prasadam laddus, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan informed the State Legislative Assembly, triggering intense political debate and renewed scrutiny over one of India’s most revered religious offerings. Addressing the House, Pawan […]
a2 Milk to Enter China’s Pediatric Nutrition Market with Targeted Supplements
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company is preparing to expand its footprint in China’s fast-evolving nutrition market with the planned launch of four paediatric nutritional supplements under its a2 Zhi Yi brand in Q3 2026. The move marks a strategic shift beyond the company’s core infant formula business, reflecting both changing consumer demand in China […]
Roquette Expands NUTRALYS Portfolio with Advanced Clean-Tasting Pea Protein Isolate
Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients, has strengthened its alternative protein strategy with the launch of NUTRALYS Pea 850F, a next-generation pea protein isolate engineered for superior sensory performance in food and nutrition applications. The new ingredient addresses one of the most persistent challenges in plant-based product development, off-notes and textural limitations, by delivering […]
Milk Adulteration Tragedy in Andhra Pradesh Exposes Deep Gaps in Dairy Safety Oversight
The death of four elderly individuals after consuming adulterated milk in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, has sent shockwaves through India’s dairy sector, raising urgent questions around food safety enforcement, informal milk supply chains and public health safeguards. According to district authorities, at least 12 people fell ill, with several suffering from acute renal failure and anuria, […]
Cargill Moves to Divest Louisiana Aquafeed Plant as Bowers-Saha Advances Vertical Integration
Global agribusiness major Cargill has initiated the sale of its 35,000-ton aquafeed manufacturing facility in Franklinton, Louisiana, signalling a strategic portfolio shift within its animal nutrition business. The plant is being acquired by Bowers-Saha Nutrition, a long-standing Cargill customer, for an undisclosed sum. The transaction reflects a growing trend among specialised aquaculture firms to pursue […]
GLP-1 Dairy Innovation Signals New Frontier in Functional Nutrition
The global dairy and ingredients industry is entering a new phase of functional innovation, with growing attention on GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), a hormone linked to appetite regulation, satiety and metabolic health. This emerging focus reflects a broader shift in dairy from volume-led nutrition to targeted, science-backed functionality. A recent analysis highlighted by Food Ingredients First […]
Gokul Dairy Raises Buffalo Milk Price by ₹2 per Litre Amid Acute Fodder Shortage
India’s dairy sector continues to face climate-linked supply pressures, with Gokul Dairy announcing a price hike for buffalo milk in response to rising production costs and fodder scarcity. From 21 February, the cooperative has increased the retail price of full cream buffalo milk by ₹2 per litre, taking it from ₹74 to ₹76 per litre. […]
