Chitale Dairy Raises Milk Prices by ₹2 per Litre in Maharashtra
Chitale Dairy has announced a ₹2 per litre increase in the retail prices of select milk variants, effective February 28, 2026, citing rising operational and procurement costs. In an official communication issued by M/s B. G. Chitale, the company informed its milk distributors in Pune and surrounding areas that the revised prices apply to pasteurised […]
Andhra Pradesh Launches Statewide Crackdown on Adulterated Milk After Fatalities
Following the deaths of five people in Rajamahendravaram linked to the consumption of adulterated milk, the Andhra Pradesh Medical and Health Department has launched a statewide inspection drive targeting milk retail outlets to curb the sale of unsafe dairy products. Acting on the directions of Health Minister Y Sathya Kumar Yadav, food safety officials conducted […]
Genus Delivers Record H1 FY26 Profits, Advances Gene-Edited Livestock Strategy
Genus, a global leader in animal genetics, has reported a record first-half performance for FY26, with operating profits (including joint ventures) rising 40 per cent in the six months ended 31 December 2025. The results mark the strongest first-half profit delivery in the company’s history, underlining the commercial momentum of its science-led strategy. The robust […]
Cargill India Expands Animal Nutrition Footprint with New Dairy Feed Plant in Punjab
Cargill India has announced plans to set up its second dairy feed manufacturing plant in Punjab, reinforcing its role in India’s expanding animal nutrition sector. The new facility will be located near Wazirabad and involve a ₹300 crore investment, aimed at bolstering feed capacity and supporting dairy farmers across multiple regions. Strategic Expansion in the […]
Arla Invests €300 Million in New Swedish Cheese Dairy to Boost Capacity and Food Security
Arla Foods has announced its largest-ever investment in Sweden, committing approximately €300 million to build a new cheese dairy at its Götene production site. The project will expand cheese capacity, strengthen supply resilience and support national food security. Importantly, the investment reflects Arla’s long-term strategy to scale efficient, high-quality dairy production in response to rising […]
Andhra Pradesh Milk Adulteration: Coolant Leak Theory Spurs Safety Probe
A tragic outbreak of illness and fatalities linked to adulterated milk in Andhra Pradesh has taken a potentially new turn, with early investigations indicating a possible coolant leak in milk stored by an informal vendor as a contributing factor. The incident has intensified scrutiny of food safety, informal supply chains and regulatory gaps in India’s […]
No Milk Used in Ghee for Tirupati Laddus, Says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM, Citing SIT Report
A CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) has conclusively found that no milk was used in the manufacture of ghee supplied for Tirumala prasadam laddus, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan informed the State Legislative Assembly, triggering intense political debate and renewed scrutiny over one of India’s most revered religious offerings. Addressing the House, Pawan […]
a2 Milk to Enter China’s Pediatric Nutrition Market with Targeted Supplements
New Zealand-based The a2 Milk Company is preparing to expand its footprint in China’s fast-evolving nutrition market with the planned launch of four paediatric nutritional supplements under its a2 Zhi Yi brand in Q3 2026. The move marks a strategic shift beyond the company’s core infant formula business, reflecting both changing consumer demand in China […]
Roquette Expands NUTRALYS Portfolio with Advanced Clean-Tasting Pea Protein Isolate
Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients, has strengthened its alternative protein strategy with the launch of NUTRALYS Pea 850F, a next-generation pea protein isolate engineered for superior sensory performance in food and nutrition applications. The new ingredient addresses one of the most persistent challenges in plant-based product development, off-notes and textural limitations, by delivering […]
Milk Adulteration Tragedy in Andhra Pradesh Exposes Deep Gaps in Dairy Safety Oversight
The death of four elderly individuals after consuming adulterated milk in Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, has sent shockwaves through India’s dairy sector, raising urgent questions around food safety enforcement, informal milk supply chains and public health safeguards. According to district authorities, at least 12 people fell ill, with several suffering from acute renal failure and anuria, […]
