The Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd (DKMUL) has announced plans to set up a mega dairy unit in Mangaluru, along with additional facilities including an ice-cream plant, paneer unit, and bottled water plant, to meet rising demand for Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) products in the region. (The Times of India) The move comes as the existing dairy at Kulashekara, over 30 years old, is set for expansion to cater to growing consumption.
DKMUL reported a business turnover of ₹1,270 crore in FY2025-26, registering an 8.18% growth over ₹1,174 crore in the previous year, while net profit declined to ₹10.6 crore from ₹12.8 crore due to higher incentives paid to farmers. The union distributed ₹23.9 crore as incentives and ₹6.6 crore as subsidies for dairy development schemes, including mini dairy units, milking machines, fodder cultivation, and cattle purchase.
Milk procurement rose by 19%, with average daily collection reaching 4.07 lakh litres, while the union continues to source additional milk from other regions to meet demand. The union’s strong market presence is reflected in its network of 1,781 dealers, including parlours, franchises, and outlets, generating significant daily business volumes.
The expansion aims to strengthen processing capacity, diversify into value-added products, and improve supply chain efficiency, positioning DKMUL to better serve a market where a majority of dairy consumption is already driven by KMF products.
Source: Dairynews7x7 28 April, 2028 Read full story here
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