Unlocking Dairy Startup Growth: Key Government Schemes for India’s Emerging Dairy Entrepreneurs
By Dairy Dimension Policy Desk | June 2025 India’s dairy sector, the world’s largest by volume, is undergoing a quiet transformation—driven not only by cooperatives and corporate processors but also by a new generation of dairy-tech startups and value-added product manufacturers. To catalyse this momentum, the Government of India has introduced a suite of schemes […]
Cargill Expands in Mindanao with Biotech Partnership to Strengthen Feed Supply Chain
By Feed India Desk | June 17, 2025 | 13:23 PM IST Cargill has announced a strategic partnership with Biotech Farms to establish a new feed production line at the Biotech Agro-Industrial Complex in Tantangan, South Cotabato—marking a significant expansion of its footprint in Mindanao, one of the Philippines’ most vital agricultural regions. The partnership […]
India’s Dairy Sector Powers a Biofuel Revolution with Ethanol and Dung-Based Biomethane
By Dairy Dimension News DeskReading Time: 5 minutes In a landmark shift from traditional dairy processing to renewable energy innovation, India’s most prominent dairy players are harnessing bioethanol and biomethane production to fuel a new era of sustainability and income diversification for farmers. Amul Leads the Charge with Bioethanol from Whey India’s dairy giant Amul […]
Himachal Pradesh Becomes First State to Offer MSP on Milk—But Can the Model Be Sustained?
By Dairy Dimension News DeskReading Time: 5 minutes In a bold move toward rural empowerment, Himachal Pradesh has become the first Indian state to implement a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milk, offering guaranteed rates to dairy farmers for cow, buffalo, and goat milk. While the initiative is being hailed as a milestone in dairy […]
Anne Randles Takes Helm at Eucolait Amid Crucial Phase for EU Dairy Trade
By Dairy Dimension International Desk Anne Randles, a veteran of the European dairy policy landscape, has been elected as the new President of Eucolait, the representative body for Europe’s dairy trading companies. Her appointment was confirmed at Eucolait’s annual General Assembly held this week in Copenhagen. Randles currently serves as the Director of Corporate Affairs […]
Dairy Industry in Telangana Seeks 5% GST Clarity on Flavoured Milk Following Supreme Court Rulin
By Dairy Dimension News Desk | Hyderabad | In a decisive push for policy clarity, leading players from Telangana’s dairy industry have formally urged the state government to recommend uniform classification of flavoured milk under the 5% GST slab, aligning with recent Supreme Court and High Court rulings. At a meeting with K. Haritha, Commissioner […]
Heatwave in Indore Shrinks Milk Supply by 1 Lakh Litres, Dairy Prices Raised
By Dairy Dimension News Desk | Indore | June 2025 A severe rise in temperatures in Indore has led to a sharp decline in milk production, with loose milk collections dropping by nearly 1 lakh litres per day, according to the Indore Dugdh Vikreta Sangh. This drop in supply comes during peak summer demand for […]
South Indian Dairy Giant to Invest ₹1,100 Crore in Baramati MIDC Phase 2
Baramati cements its position as India’s premier dairy and confectionery manufacturing hub By Dairy Dimension Bureau | Baramati | June 2025 A leading dairy company based in South India is reportedly planning to invest ₹1,100 crore (131 million USD) in setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Phase 2 of the Baramati Maharashtra Industrial Development […]
NITI Aayog Recommends Lowering Agri Tariffs for US Trade, Safeguards Dairy and Poultry
By Dairy Dimension Policy Desk | New Delhi | June 2025 In a significant policy advisory, NITI Aayog has recommended that India reduce tariffs on select U.S. agricultural imports, including genetically modified (GM) soybeans and corn, to strengthen bilateral trade relations. The proposal aims to strike a balance between strategic trade gains and protection for […]
EU Whey Association Clarifies WPI Status Amid Regulatory Scrutiny; India’s Nutraceutical Sector Watches Closely
By Dairy Dimension Policy Desk | Brussels/New Delhi | June 2025 In a critical clarification aimed at regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders, the European Whey Processors Association (EWPA) has formally asserted that standard Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) should not be considered a “novel food” under the EU’s Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The document, issued […]
