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 […]
📰 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 […]
Pantnagar Scientists Develop Indigenous Sexed Semen Technology with 90% Female Calf Success Rate
Rudrapur, Uttarakhand – June 2025: In a significant leap for India’s dairy and animal husbandry sector, scientists at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology have developed a patented indigenous technology for producing sex-sorted semen, enabling up to 90% probability of female calf births. The breakthrough, led by Dr. Shiv Kumar and Dr. Sunil Kumar, […]
📰 Jharkhand CM Lays Foundation for ₹80 Crore Milk Powder Plant to Boost Dairy Sector
Ranchi, June 6, 2025: In a significant step to strengthen dairy infrastructure and rural livelihoods, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren laid the foundation stone for a milk powder plant in Ranchi. The plant, to be built on the Medha Dairy Plant campus in Hotwar, will have a production capacity of 20 tonnes per day and […]
📰 Heritage Foods Marks 34 Years of Farmer-Centric Growth, Corporate Integrity, and Dairy Leadership
Hyderabad, June 6, 2025: Heritage Foods, a stalwart in the Indian dairy sector, today commemorated its 34th Foundation Day, reaffirming its mission of empowering rural dairy farmers while delivering high-quality nutrition to millions of Indian households. The company, founded in 1992 by visionary statesman N. Chandrababu Naidu, has evolved into a model of ethical governance, […]
Saputo Navigates Global Dairy Headwinds with Strategic Resilience in FY25 Results
Despite global volatility, Saputo grows revenue and boosts operational efficiency, outlines strong outlook for FY26. Saputo Inc., one of the world’s largest dairy processors, reported robust revenue growth in its fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, navigating economic headwinds across global markets through cost efficiency, brand investment, and strategic capital projects. The Canadian-based dairy giant […]
🐄 A 4,000-Year-Old Milestone: The 2020 Discovery That Proved South Asia’s Earliest Dairy Processing
In 2020, a landmark study published in Scientific Reports by Kalyan Sekhar Chakraborty, Greg F. Slater, Heather M.-L. Miller, Prabodh Shirvalkar, and Yadubirsingh Rawat reshaped our understanding of South Asia’s dairy heritage. For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct biochemical evidence of dairy processing in the Indus Valley Civilisation, dating back as far as […]
Deadline Extended for IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2025: Entries Open Until June 20
Brussels, 5 June 2025 – The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced an extension to the application deadline for its prestigious Dairy Innovation Awards 2025, giving global dairy stakeholders until 20 June 2025 to submit their entries. The awards aim to spotlight ground-breaking innovations that promote sustainability, quality, and resilience in the dairy sector. Now […]
📰 De Heus Expands Western European Footprint with Acquisition of Voeders Huys
De Heus Animal Nutrition has strengthened its foothold in Western Europe by acquiring Voeders Huys, a prominent Belgian feed manufacturer operating plants in Bruges, Belgium, and Northern France. This move aligns with De Heus’ long-term strategy to grow through localised production and proximity to its customer base, especially in high-potential agricultural regions. Over the past […]
