From Surplus Milk to a Rs 83-Crore Sweets Business: How India Sweet House Transformed a Dairy Venture
A dairy business struggling with surplus milk during the Covid-19 pandemic has evolved into a growing sweets and savouries chain with more than 50 reported outlets. Bengaluru-based India Sweet House offers an example of how dairy businesses can create new revenue streams by moving beyond the sale of fresh milk and focusing on value-added products. […]
Biosolutions Gain Ground in India’s Dairy Industry as Manufacturers Seek Higher Yield and Longer Shelf Life
India’s dairy industry is increasingly turning to biosolutions such as enzymes, cultures, probiotics and fermentation technologies as manufacturers seek to improve product quality, extend shelf life, increase processing efficiency and reduce food waste. According to Anurag Chadha, Director – Food & Beverage Biosolutions, South Asia, Novonesis, biosolutions can play an important role in helping dairy […]
Maharashtra FDA Uncovers Milk Adulteration Network in Pune, 16,730 Litres Destroyed
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has uncovered an organised milk adulteration network in Pune district, with laboratory tests detecting detergent and Nonylphenol Ethoxylate in milk samples. The action highlights continuing concerns over milk safety and the need for stronger monitoring across India’s dairy supply chain. The investigation was launched under a special campaign […]
CM C Joseph Vijay Inaugurates ₹2.2-Crore Aavin Central Laboratory in Chennai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday inaugurated Aavin’s new state central laboratory at the dairy complex in Madhavaram, Chennai, strengthening the cooperative dairy’s milk quality and testing infrastructure. Established at a cost of ₹2.2 crore, the laboratory is designed to conduct quality tests required by Aavin and district cooperative milk producers’ unions. […]
Global Dairy Market Sees Widening Price Gap Between Milk Powders and Dairy Fats
The global dairy market is witnessing a widening price gap between milk powders and dairy fats, creating new operational and commercial challenges for processors managing peak milk production in the Southern Hemisphere. The divergence is being driven by stronger demand for protein-rich dairy ingredients and more cautious buying of commodity fats. As spring milk production […]
Biochem Calls for Safer Feed and Reduced Antibiotic Use Across Africa’s Dairy Sector
The African livestock industry needs stronger attention to feed safety, antibiotic reduction and improved animal nutrition to support healthier animals and safer dairy and other animal-derived foods, according to Michael Nyarko, Area Manager for West Africa at Biochem Zusatztoffe Handels. Speaking at VIV Africa 2026, held at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda from October […]
Dairy Prices Surge in Egypt and Syria as Input and Energy Costs Hit Markets
Dairy markets in Egypt and Syria are facing renewed cost pressures, with cheese, dairy products and key production inputs becoming significantly more expensive. Rising shipping costs, higher raw material prices and fuel shortages are increasing production expenses for dairy processors and putting further pressure on consumers across both markets. In Egypt, cheese and dairy prices […]
Nandini Milk Price Hike: Karnataka Cabinet Approves Up to ₹8 Increase Per Litre
Karnataka’s dairy sector is set for another significant change in milk prices, with the state Cabinet approving a proposed increase of up to ₹8 per litre for Nandini milk. The announcement and implementation, however, are awaiting clearance from the Election Commission due to the Model Code of Conduct in force for the Legislative Council elections. […]
Lactalis Leerdammer Raises October Milk Price as Dutch Raw Milk Supply Tightens
Lactalis Leerdammer has increased its milk price for October deliveries as dairy processors across the Netherlands face tighter raw milk availability and stronger competition for supplies. The development reflects broader price strength in the northwestern European dairy market, where seasonal declines in milk production and animal health challenges are affecting supply. Leerdammer, part of the […]
DCA Market Intelligence Launches New Platform for Commodity Market Analysis
DCA Market Intelligence has launched a redesigned commodity intelligence platform aimed at helping professionals connect independent commodity benchmark prices with market analysis, production data, international trade flows and analytical tools. The new platform, launched on October 7, 2026, is designed to give users greater context around commodity price movements and help them understand the factors […]
