Dairy

Nestlé India has been threatened court action over trademark infringement

Amul slams Nestlé over trademark infringement

By Ankush Chibber

Nestlé India has been threatened of court action by Amul, India's largest dairy cooperative, over the Swiss food major infringing on the latter's trademarks in the country.

India set to get new milk standards

Indian dairy sector reviews microbiological standards

By Ankush Chibber

India is looking to revise microbiological standards for milk and milk products in an attempt to better ensure food safety across the supply chain in the country’s growing dairy sector.

Indian dairy sector to be pegged at US$100bn by 2015: Report

Indian dairy sector to be worth US$100bn by 2015, says report

By Ankush Chibber

Thanks to a rapidly rising demand for milk and milk products, India’s dairy sector is expected to be worth US$100bn by 2015, said a study released by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

Taking stock of the latest trends in India

Dispatches from FI India

Taking stock of the latest trends in India

By Caroline Scott-Thomas and Ankush Chibber

Innovative new products, a strong focus on health and wellness, and regional dairy tastes were all on the agenda at FI India in Mumbai this week - and FoodNavigator-Asia's journalists were there, taking stock of what the latest trends mean for the...

Indian demand for reduced lactose on the rise, says Novozymes

Indian demand for reduced lactose on the rise, says Novozymes

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Indian awareness of lactose intolerance is growing rapidly, leading consumers to seek reduced reduced lactose and lactose-free products without compromising on taste, according to a Novozymes South Asia executive.

German fund buying up NZ dairy farms

German fund buying up NZ dairy farms

By Ankush Chibber

A German fund is buying up acres of New Zealand farm land meant for dairying, saying that its is extremely bullish on that sector in the country, thanks to the spiking demand from developing economies.

DSM releases new dahi culture range for India

DSM releases new dahi culture range for India

By Kacey Culliney

DSM is extending its Delvo Fresh dairy culture line with the launch of a dahi culture range, developed to meet local consumer preferences in India, says the company.

Nestle's take two on probiotic curd market in India

Nestle's take two on probiotic curd market in India

By Ankush Chibber

In an attempt to rebrand its pitch to Indian customers who are yet to transition towards healthier food products, Nestle India Ltd has phased out its existing probiotic dahi (curd) product in India for a new brand.

Australian dairy export future may not be so rosy: Analyst

Australian dairy export future may not be so rosy: Analyst

By Ankush Chibber

A new report raises serious doubts about the future prospects of Australia’s dairy exports, citing various reasons why the country's production levels will not be able to keep pace with demand for dairy.

Gourmet NZ yoghurt may hit Japanese stores

Gourmet NZ yoghurt may hit Japanese stores

By Ankush Chibber

Demand for gourmet yoghurt has seen a small yoghurt maker from New Zealand attract interest from a multi-million dollar player that would see its products on shelves in thousands of stores in Japan.

Dairy prices to soften, says Glanbia

Dairy prices to soften, says Glanbia

By Helen Glaberson

A modest weakening in dairy prices is expected, forecast Glanbia, as the company posted a profit jump in its half year results.

Milk prices have almost doubled in two years

Indian milk products to see price rise

By Ankush Chibber

The price of milk and milk-based products in India is set to surge on the back of a variety of natural and human factors, including a shortage of rainfall in the monsoon months.

China has launched a nationwide crack down

China cracks down on food safety

By Ankush Chibber

In a major demonstration of its commitment to the safety and quality of food made in China, the country’s regulators have cracked down on law-breaching businesses and people in the food industry.

Feihe sells dairy farms in China

Feihe sells dairy farms in China

By Ankush Chibber

Feihe International Inc., formerly known as the American Dairy, has announced that it intends to sell its two dairy farms in China to a Chinese Investment Company.

Chinese dairy standards under fire

Chinese dairy standards under fire

By Ankush Chibber

A top local dairy industry official has called China's dairy standards the loosest in the world, triggering a fresh controversy on the issue.

Nitrite milk scandal exposes gaps in Chinese food safety reforms

Nitrite milk scandal exposes gaps in Chinese food safety reforms

By Guy Montague-Jones

Three deaths from nitrite tainted milk in China show that the country still has some way to go to clean up its dairy industry. One of the authors of a new study1 on the 2008 China melamine milk scandal explains what has gone wrong and what reforms are...