ANVESH 2026: Advancing the Global Dialogue on Next-Generation Food Innovation
The global food sector is changing fast. Nutrition demands are rising, sustainability is critical, and innovation now drives competitiveness. ANVESH 2026 aims to respond directly to these shifts. Organised by the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, the international conference will take place from 26 to 28 February 2026. It will bring […]
Amul’s AI ‘Sarlaben’: A Digital Turning Point for India’s Dairy Farmers
The application of artificial intelligence in India’s dairy sector took a significant step forward as Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel described Amul’s AI assistant ‘Sarlaben’ as a game-changer for dairy farmers. Speaking in the context of insights shared at the AI Impact Summit, the Chief Minister highlighted how data-driven tools are reshaping cooperative-led dairy ecosystems. […]
Kerala’s Dairy Ambition: Path to Milk Self-Sufficiency by 2031
Kerala has recorded a 14 per cent increase in milk production, raising annual output to around 25.27 lakh metric tonnes, as part of its broader strategy to achieve milk self-sufficiency by 2031, according to the State’s Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development. Growth Amid Structural Challenges While Kerala’s milk production has grown, the state […]
Brewing Stability: CSIR Transfers Indigenous Coffee Crema Technology to Tata Consumer Products
A long-overlooked aspect of coffee science, foam stability at high brewing temperatures, has culminated in a significant technology transfer between India’s premier public research institution and one of the country’s leading FMCG players. Nearly a decade of research at CSIR-CFTRI has resulted in the development of an indigenous technology capable of producing stable coffee foam […]
₹50-Crore Sudha Dairy Plant in Gaya Signals Magadh’s Next Dairy Growth Phase
Bihar’s dairy sector is set for a structural upgrade as Sudha Dairy, under the umbrella of COMFED, moves ahead with a ₹50.27-crore greenfield dairy processing plant in Gaya. Designed with a processing capacity of 2 lakh litres per day (LPD), the facility is expected to significantly reshape milk procurement, value addition, and rural employment across […]
DKMUL’s Summer Incentive Signals Cooperative Strategy to Cushion Rising Dairy Farm Costs
The decision by Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (DKMUL) to introduce an additional ₹1 per litre milk incentive reflects a calibrated cooperative response to mounting cost pressures in India’s southern dairy belt. Effective from 21 February to 31 May 2026, the measure is aimed at stabilising milk procurement during the lean summer months, […]
India’s Milk Safety Crisis Exposes Deep Cracks in the Dairy Supply Chain
For most Indian households, milk remains a daily staple and a symbol of nutritional security. However, recent enforcement actions reveal a troubling reality: a significant share of the country’s milk supply fails basic quality and safety standards. According to reporting by Business Standard, authorities in Sabarkantha, Gujarat, uncovered an illegal dairy unit that diluted 300 […]
Dairy Supply Chain Transparency: Mysuru Model Pays Farmers 40% Above Market
A technology-driven dairy enterprise near Mysuru is challenging India’s traditional milk procurement economics by combining premium pricing, traceability and sustainability to rebalance value distribution in favour of farmers, particularly women. Founded in 2022 by engineer-turned-entrepreneur Kamalesh Mandya, The Farming Buddha began commercial operations in mid-2023 with a clear proposition: pay dairy farmers up to 40% […]
2026 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards: Raising the Bar for Global Dairy Transformation
The global dairy sector is entering a decisive phase, shaped by climate pressures, cost volatility, shifting consumer expectations and rapid technological change. Against this backdrop, the launch of the 2026 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards on 2 March is more than a calendar event; it is a strategic signal of where the industry is heading. Organised […]
Lambagaon Milk FPO Transforms Rural Economy, Empowers 500 Farmers
In Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, the Lambagaon Milk Fed Farmer Producer Organisation has emerged as a compelling example of how collective action can reshape rural livelihoods. Established in May 2023 at Sua village, the FPO now brings together more than 500 farmers, enabling them to pool resources, access scientific support, and strengthen market engagement. A […]
