Spurious Milk Racket Exposed in Gujarat, Factory Owner Arrested
Authorities in Gujarat have intensified action against milk adulteration after the Sabarkantha police arrested the alleged kingpin of a spurious milk racket operating near Palanpur. The crackdown highlights growing concerns over food safety, consumer health and regulatory enforcement in India’s informal dairy supply chain. According to officials, the accused was running an illegal unit involved […]
Building Institutions That Secure Farmer Livelihoods While Preparing Indian Dairy for 2047
In Conversation with Dr Meenesh Shah: Chairman, National Dairy Development Board NDDB’s Evolving Role: From Builder to System Steward NDDB was created as an institution-builder for India’s cooperative dairy movement. How do you define NDDB’s role today — and how has that role evolved in a more complex, competitive dairy ecosystem? When the National Dairy […]
329 Kg of Suspected Fake Paneer Seized in Surat: Food Safety Crackdown Intensifies
In a significant blow to food adulteration networks, authorities in Surat have seized 329 kilograms of suspected fake paneer during a joint enforcement operation, underlining growing concerns over dairy product safety in urban markets. The raid was conducted at A-1 Dairy Foods in the Puna Gam area by the Surat Special Operations Group (SOG) in […]
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 […]
