Yili Retains World’s Most Valuable Dairy Brand Title
Yili has retained its position as the world’s most valuable dairy brand, according to Brand Finance’s Food & Drink Report 2026, with its brand value rising 29% to US$14.5 billion. The Chinese dairy major’s diversified portfolio spans liquid milk, milk powder, yoghurt, ice cream and nutrition products, helping it capture demand for healthier and more…
Two Indian Ghees Rank No. 6 Globally
Two Indian dairy products—GirOrganic’s A2 Gir Cow Ghee and Amul’s Pure Ghee—have secured the No. 6 position on TasteAtlas’ list of the “Best and Iconic Butters Around the World,” placing Indian ghee alongside products from major dairy-producing countries including Denmark, England, Belgium, France and Ireland. TasteAtlas said its ranking considered factors such as exceptional quality,…
Amul Named World’s Strongest Dairy Brand
India’s dairy cooperative giant Amul has been ranked the World’s Strongest Dairy Brand in the latest Brand Finance Food & Drink 2026 study, marking another major global recognition for India’s cooperative dairy model. According to the report, Amul’s brand value increased 22% to USD 5 billion, while its Brand Strength Index (BSI) score reached 93.0…
Amul Advances Circular Dairy Model
Amul is advancing a circular dairy model aimed at making the dairy economy more sustainable and resource-efficient by converting agricultural and dairy by-products into valuable resources, while creating additional economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities. The cooperative-led approach combines innovation with environmental sustainability and focuses on better utilisation of resources generated within the agricultural…
Amul to Double Bengal Milk Procurement with Mega Plant
Amul is set to significantly strengthen its presence in eastern India, with its upcoming mega dairy project in West Bengal expected to double milk procurement in the state while supporting thousands of dairy farmers and expanding value-added dairy production. According to GCMMF Managing Director Jayen Mehta, the cooperative currently procures around 15 lakh litres of…
Amul to Build World’s Largest Curd Production Plant
The Amul Bengal Dairy Project has taken a major step forward with Union Home Minister Amit Shah laying the foundation stone for what will become the world’s largest curd production plant at Sankrail Food Park in Howrah, West Bengal. Developed with an investment of approximately ₹700 crore, the integrated dairy complex will have the capacity…
Amul Sees Ice Cream Boom, No Milk Price Hike Planned
Amul has reported a strong surge in summer demand, with Managing Director Jayen Mehta stating that ice cream sales jumped by 55% in May 2026 as extreme temperatures boosted consumption across India. Speaking to ET Now, Mehta said the company does not foresee any immediate increase in milk prices despite rising demand, providing relief to…
Amul to Invest ₹200 Crore in Bihar Dairy Plant
Amul Dairy, operated by the Kaira District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. (KDCMPUL), is set to establish a modern dairy processing and manufacturing facility in the Fatuha Industrial Area near Patna, marking a major boost for Bihar’s dairy and food processing sector. The project, approved by the Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA), will involve…
Amul Eyes Major Expansion in West Bengal
Dairy giant Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) is set to significantly strengthen its presence in West Bengal, with senior company officials meeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mr. Suvendu Adhikari to discuss expansion plans in the state. The discussions come as Amul advances plans to establish its first fully owned dairy processing facility in West…
Amul Plans ₹800 Crore Expansion in East India
Amul is investing nearly ₹800 crore to strengthen its dairy operations in West Bengal and Assam as part of a major expansion strategy targeting eastern India’s growing dairy market. According to reports, the investment will focus on setting up new milk processing facilities, expanding cold-chain infrastructure and strengthening supply and distribution networks across the two…