ABS India and Chitale Dairy have imported elite Holstein bulls with a Total Performance Index above 3000 from ABS Global USA. This marks a significant milestone for India's dairy genetics, aiming to enhance productivity and genetic advancement.

The recently announced United States–Bangladesh trade arrangement has triggered renewed discussion across South Asia about the future of dairy trade flows. While the agreement is bilateral in structure, its implications extend beyond Dhaka and Washington — particularly for India, which sits at the centre of the region’s dairy economy.

Saputo has agreed to sell an 80% controlling stake in its Argentina dairy business to Grupo Gloria. The transaction is expected to provide Saputo with net proceeds of approximately C$543 million after tax. Grupo Gloria aims to expand its presence in the Argentine dairy market with this acquisition.

The Australian dairy industry has raised alarms over a new trade agreement with the European Union. The deal may lead to increased imports, reduction in tariffs, and imposition of geographical indication rules that could impact competitiveness and jobs.

The Global Dairy Trade event 398 recorded a 3.6% increase in its overall price index. The average winning price was USD 4,028 per metric ton, with over 22,000 metric tons sold, indicating a strong start to the year for the global dairy market.

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.