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📰 Frieswal: India’s Pioneering Dairy Breed Blending Yield and Resilience

Frieswal, a unique synthetic dairy cattle breed, represents a landmark in Indian dairy genetics by marrying the high milk yield of Holstein Friesians with the environmental adaptability of the indigenous Sahiwal. This scientific crossbreeding initiative, spearheaded by the ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle (ICAR-CIRC), Meerut, in collaboration with the Military Farms Service, is redefining […]

Stricter EU Environmental Policies Poised to Reshape Dairy Production Landscape

EU milk output faces multiple pressures—from environmental directives to disease outbreaks and trade uncertainties. Europe’s dairy industry is increasingly under the sway of regulatory pressures, with environmental compliance now a key factor influencing milk production, according to the latest report from Rabobank. One regulation drawing particular scrutiny is the EU Water Quality Directive. As part […]

Global Dairy Market Q2 2025: Strong Prices, Shaky Foundations

Rabobank’s Q2 2025 global dairy outlook warns of fragility behind soaring commodity prices amid trade turbulence, fragile demand, and animal disease threats. The global dairy industry continues to defy expectations with persistently high commodity prices, even as economic headwinds and trade instability loom large. Rabobank’s Global Dairy Quarterly Q2 2025 report, released June 11, cautions […]

The Ancient Roots of Paneer: Unearthing India’s Dairy Legacy Through Harappan Artefacts

By Prashant TripathiJune 2025 | Dairy Dimension Heritage Series A seemingly unassuming perforated terracotta pot, displayed behind glass in a museum, may hold the key to one of the Indian subcontinent’s most beloved culinary staples: paneer. This ancient vessel, excavated from the Indus Valley Civilisation (circa 2600–1900 BCE), is providing historians and food researchers with […]

Sweet Potato & Carrot Cheddar: Indian Food Technologist Breaks New Ground in Vegan Dairy Innovation

In a breakthrough that could redefine India’s vegan dairy landscape, 71-year-old food technologist Dr Chaitanya Hoskote has developed a unique plant-based Cheddar cheese using sweet potato and carrot—an innovation with no known global precedent. This novel approach may soon become a game-changer for India’s lactose-intolerant and vegan consumers. A professor at DY Patil College, Navi […]

🇮🇳 SIG Group Commits Additional €100 Million to Boost India’s Dairy and Beverage Packaging Industry

In a significant boost to India’s fast-evolving dairy and beverage packaging ecosystem, Swiss-based SIG Group has announced an additional €100 million investment in the country, taking its total commitment to €300 million. The announcement followed strategic discussions with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and signals growing international confidence in India’s consumer-driven growth story. 🏭 Expanding […]

Cocoa Prices Surge to Historic Highs: A Bitter Challenge for India’s Chocolate Industry

By Dairy Dimension Editorial TeamJune 2025 In a dramatic turn of events for the global food commodities market, cocoa prices have soared to unprecedented levels, shaking the foundations of the chocolate industry. As of May 2025, cocoa is trading at €7,975.96 per tonne, or nearly $9,000 per tonne, according to the latest commodity data, marking […]

đź“° Cargill Exits Vietnam Aquafeed Business to Refocus Global Strategy

HANOI, June 10, 2025 — Global agribusiness leader Cargill has announced its withdrawal from the aquafeed business in Vietnam, marking a significant strategic shift aimed at consolidating operations around markets and species with more substantial long-term potential. The move includes shutting down two aquafeed plants in Dong Thap and Long An provinces, as well as […]

🇮🇳 India Pushes Back Against US Pressure on Dairy and Agri Market Access in Ongoing Trade Talks

In a high-stakes round of bilateral trade negotiations, India has firmly rejected what it described as the United States’ “take-it-or-leave-it” demands on granting wider market access in key sensitive sectors—particularly dairy, agriculture, digital services, and medical devices. The talks, held in New Delhi earlier this month, mark a pivotal moment in the evolving Indo-US trade […]