Heritage Foods Expands Dairy Dessert Portfolio with New Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad
Heritage Foods Limited has inaugurated a new ice cream manufacturing facility near Hyderabad, marking a significant step in the company’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing dairy dessert segment. The newly commissioned plant, located at Shamirpet, has an installed production capacity of approximately 24 million litres per annum. The facility has been equipped […]
Uttarakhand Milk Production Rises by Over 3%, Reflecting Steady Dairy Sector Growth
Milk production in Uttarakhand has recorded a steady increase, reaching 1,957.2 thousand tonnes, marking a 3.1% rise compared to 1,897.8 thousand tonnes in the financial year 2024–25. The figures were shared by Saurabh Bahuguna, the state’s dairy development minister, during a discussion in the state assembly on Friday. Improving per capita milk availability According to […]
GHMC Seizes 2,500 kg of Suspected Adulterated Curd in Amberpet Dairy Raid
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has seized 2,500 kilograms of suspected adulterated curd during a raid on a dairy unit in Amberpet. The action forms part of an ongoing crackdown on food adulteration in the city. Raid conducted following tip-off Officials carried out the inspection at NNR Enterprises, located in Rahatnagar. Authorities received credible […]
Britannia Expands Dairy and Croissants Portfolio as Part of Premium Growth Strategy
Britannia Industries is accelerating its diversification beyond biscuits as it expands its presence in dairy products, croissants and other value-added food categories. The strategy reflects the company’s efforts to sustain growth in India’s increasingly competitive packaged food market. A recent report by Antique Stock Broking has initiated coverage on Britannia with a ‘Buy’ rating and […]
dsm-firmenich Adopts Consumer-Focused Strategy to Drive Growth by 2026–27
DSM-Firmenich is sharpening its consumer-focused strategy as it targets steady growth in 2026–27. The company now aims to align innovation more closely with consumer demand for healthier and sustainable food products. The strategy follows the merger of DSM’s nutrition business with Firmenich’s flavour and fragrance expertise. As a result, the company now operates with a […]
Karnataka Detects Over 3,000 Adulterated Milk Samples in Dairy Supply Chain
More than 3,000 milk samples supplied to dairies across Karnataka were found to be adulterated during a one-year period between January last year and January this year, the state government informed the legislature on Friday. The details were shared in the state assembly in response to a question raised by MLC Madhu G. Madegowda during […]
Suspected Milk Adulteration in East Godavari Claims 13 Lives, Vendor Detained
A suspected milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district has claimed 13 lives, while seven people remain under treatment in hospitals in Rajamahendravaram. Health officials first noticed the cluster of cases on February 22. At that time, several elderly residents were admitted to hospitals with severe symptoms. These included anuria, vomiting, abdominal pain, and acute […]
FSSAI Orders Mandatory Registration for Independent Milk Producers and Vendors Nationwide
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a nationwide advisory directing independent milk producers and milk vendors to obtain mandatory registration or licences before conducting food business operations. The move is aimed at strengthening food safety compliance, curbing milk adulteration, and improving traceability within India’s fragmented milk supply chain. Under the […]
Telangana Plans Karnataka Milk Procurement for School Nutrition Programme
The Government of Telangana is exploring plans to procure milk from Karnataka to support its proposed school nutrition programme, as current local production may not be sufficient to meet the initiative’s requirements. The programme, scheduled to begin in the 2026–27 academic year, aims to provide 150 ml of milk three times a week to students […]
Jaipur Raid: 1.5 Lakh kg Expired Amul Products Destroyed Over Alleged Date Tampering
Authorities in Jaipur have destroyed approximately 1.5 lakh kilograms of expired Amul-branded non-dairy products following a major enforcement action by the Rajasthan Food Safety Department over alleged expiry-date manipulation. The operation, which lasted four days, involved transporting seized goods in 27 truckloads to a designated dumping site for destruction. Officials said the products were found […]
