South Korea continues to strengthen its position in the Russian ice cream market, increasing exports in January 2026 by 0.7% to 94.4 tons, according to the country's customs statistics. Despite the growth in physical volume, the export value decreased to $306,000 from $318,000 a year earlier, indicating a drop in the average export price.

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has nearly achieved full self-sufficiency in milk: by the end of 2025, the figure reached 98.8%, according to Naira Karapetyan, Director of the Agricultural Policy Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

Residents of Russia allocate more than 39% of their income to purchasing food, according to Rosstat data, which confirms the high share of food expenses in the consumption structure. Russians spend 5.7% of their income on dairy products, making it one of the largest food expenditure categories after meat products.

On January 15, Alltech India inaugurated a Nutrition Service Laboratory and Bolus Manufacturing Plant in Pune. These facilities aim to improve livestock nutrition and sustainable dairy farming practices in India. The expansion is a strategic move to support the country's evolving dairy industry.

KMF has dismissed viral misinformation about Nandini dairy products, confirming their compliance with FSSAI standards. Legal actions are being considered against those spreading false claims.

Sergei Kiselev, VP Research & Development at Al Ain Farms Group, will speak at MENA Congress 2026, where he will address one of the most pressing questions facing the dairy industry: how to improve nutritional value without compromising taste, texture, and shelf life.

Milk prices fell significantly by 30.4% in 2025 according to the Central Statistics Office. The agricultural output and input price indices reveal fluctuating costs across various sectors, with notable changes in milk, cattle, and fertilisers.

Galician dairy farmers, supported by Unións Agrarias, have initiated a legal claim against several dairy companies in Spain. The lawsuit alleges price-fixing and anti-competitive practices within the country's dairy sector.