Dairy sector in Kerala is exemplary: K.N. Balagopal
The functioning of dairy sector in Kerala is exemplary, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal has said. Inaugurating the headquarters of the Vendar dairy cooperative, he added on Sunday that the government had been implementing many programmes for the welfare of dairy farmers. “Through the newly launched mobile veterinary units in the State, services can be provided […]
Ksheera Santhwanam insurance for dairy farmers to be revived
The comprehensive insurance scheme for dairy farmers, Ksheera Santhwanam, will be revived soon with the State Government approving it, said Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development J Chinchurani. The Minister said this while launching the official website and e-commerce portal of Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU), enabling customers to make online purchases […]
Milk war cooling? Nandini puts a lid on Kerala expansion plans
The milk war between Kerala and Karnataka appears to be cooling off as a change in government in Karnataka has triggered a rethink on the part of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) regarding its expansion plans in Kerala. Within days of Congress leader Bhima Naik replacing BJP’s Balachandra Jarkiholi as the new chairman of KMF, […]
Milma’s sales remain strong despite Nandini’s entry into Kerala
In a bid to infiltrate the Kerala market, the Karnataka Milk Marketing Federation (KMF) introduced its brand “Nandini” six months ago. However, Milma has managed to maintain its sales without significant impact. According to recent data, Milma’s average daily sales from January to May 2023 stood at 16.27 lakh liters, compared to 15.95 lakh liters […]
Kerala govt opposes expansion of Karnataka’s dairy brand Nandini in state
The Kerala government has filed a complaint with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) against Karnataka dairy brand Nandini opening more outlets in the state. Minister for Dairy Development, Milk Co-operatives J Chinchurani said Nandini had not sought permission to open outlets in the state. “We had requested NDDB to look into the matter”, she […]
What’s The Territorial Battle Between The Milk Cooperatives?
row between several dairy brands like Amul, Nandini, Aavin and Milma has been in the spotlight for the last few months. Dairy cooperative brands like these have been at the centre of India’s dairy sector growth for the last several decades. The story of dairy sector in India has been one of success. From a milk deficit […]
Cross-border sale: NDDB calls milk coop feds’ meet to sort issue
Earlier, KCMMF, known by the brand Milma, had voiced serious concern over Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) foraying into parts of Kerala to sell its Nandini brand of liquid milk The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) will be holding a meeting of the chairman and managing directors of co-operative dairy federations of the country this month […]
5 dairy brands that made India one of the top milk producer globally
India was the highest milk producer in the world in the year 2021-2022, contributing to 24% of the world’s milk production, according to the data from Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database (FAOSTAT). During the same period, Rajasthan emerged as the highest milk-producing state in the country, contributing to 15.05% of the total milk […]
Kerala CM launches ‘Repositioning Milma 2023’ initiative
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday launched an ambitious rebranding initiative of the cooperative dairy major Milma focusing on an image makeover of the brand. The rebranding envisages bringing uniformity in packaging, design and product quality to meet the challenges from domestic and global competitors while reinforcing its position as the market leader. Rolling […]
Milma vs Nandini: Consumers must benefit in dairy war
Two dairy wars are happening in two southern states—Kerala and Karnataka—involving three dominant milk cooperatives. Nandini, a brand owned by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), is facing a threat from Amul, owned by the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, in its home state. The Karnataka-based cooperative is accused of encroaching into the market territory of […]