An intense dry summer has severely disrupted the supply of full-cream milk and ghee from Aavin in Madurai, forcing consumers to increasingly turn to private dairy players to meet demand. The shortage is being attributed to a sharp decline in milk procurement during the ongoing lean summer season, when production typically falls due to heat stress on cattle.
The supply crunch has particularly impacted high-fat dairy products such as full-cream milk and ghee, which depend on adequate fat availability in raw milk. Consumers reported difficulty in accessing these products through regular Aavin outlets, leading to a noticeable shift toward private brands despite Aavin’s reputation for quality and affordability.
The situation highlights a broader structural challenge in the dairy sector, where seasonal fluctuations—especially during peak summer—reduce milk output while demand for fat-rich products remains strong. This imbalance is further exacerbated by climatic stress, limiting the cooperative’s ability to maintain consistent supply levels.
Aavin, a key state-run dairy cooperative under the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation, plays a crucial role in supplying milk and dairy products across the state, making such disruptions highly visible in urban markets.
The current shortage underscores the growing vulnerability of cooperative supply chains to climate variability, while also opening opportunities for private dairy players to capture market share during periods of supply instability.
Source: Dairynews7x7 28 April, 2026 Read full story here
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