Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Ethical Sourcing Transforms Indian Dairy, Farm Foods
India's dairy industry is changing to be more ethical, especially for ghee.
Cows are treated well, allowed to roam, and not given hormones.
Ghee is made the old-fashioned way by a slow process.
Farmers are paid fairly, which helps them and makes good food.
This approach is now spreading to other foods like spices and vegetables.
Consumers want to know where their food comes from and that farmers are treated well.
India's dairy industry is shifting towards ethical and sustainable sourcing.
Emphasis is on animal welfare, including pasture-fed cows and no hormones.
Ghee is produced using the traditional bilona method.
Farmers are empowered through direct procurement and fair compensation.
Ethical sourcing principles are expanding to other farm foods.
- Who
- Indian dairy producers, farmers, and consumers
- What
- Shift to ethical and sustainable sourcing in dairy and farm foods
- When
- Ongoing, particularly in the last decade
- Where
- India
- Why
- Growing consumer awareness of ethical considerations and demand for transparency
- Focus
- Ethical and sustainable sourcing in Indian dairy and farm foods
- Key Product
- Ghee (clarified butter)
- Animal Welfare
- Pasture-fed cows, no hormones, compassionate care
- Production Method
- Traditional bilona method
- Farmer Empowerment
- Direct procurement, fair compensation, and training
- Ripple Effect
- Expansion of ethical sourcing to other farm foods