KAIRA DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE MILK PRODUCERS UNION L.

Company Type: Manufacturer (Factory) and a Cooperative Union

Company Introduction:

The Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd., widely recognized as Amul Dairy, is a landmark dairy cooperative situated in Anand, Kaira District, Gujarat, India. Established in 1946, it is celebrated as the first cooperative of its kind in India and is the foundational entity behind the globally renowned Amul brand.

This organization is collectively owned by a vast network of milk producers who are its members. Its core mission involves procuring milk from these farmer-members, processing it into an extensive range of dairy products including milk, butter, cheese, ice cream, and ghee, and subsequently marketing these products under the Amul label.

The Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd. operates multiple advanced processing plants, functioning as factories where raw milk is transformed into value-added dairy items. It is not solely a trader; instead, it is an integrated enterprise that manages the entire supply chain from milk collection and processing to manufacturing and distribution. This cooperative was instrumental in spearheading India's "White Revolution," which significantly boosted the nation's dairy production, making it the world's largest milk producer. It stands as an exemplary model for numerous other dairy cooperatives across India.

KAIRA DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE MILK PRODUCERS UNION L. (Amul) produces or sells a wide range of dairy and food products. These include:

Milk (various types like full cream, toned, double toned, UHT milk)

Butter

Cheese (processed cheese, mozzarella, cheddar, cheese spreads, cream cheese)

Ghee (clarified butter)

Ice Cream (various flavors and types)

Curd (dahi), Yogurt (plain, flavored, probiotic)

Paneer (Indian cottage cheese)

Khoa (reduced milk solids)

Buttermilk (chaas)

Lassi (sweetened yogurt drink)

Milk powder

Condensed milk

Dairy whitener

Flavored milk

Chocolates

Beverages (like Amul Cool, Amul Kool Cafe)

Bread Spreads

Sweetened Condensed Milk (Mithai Mate)

Amul PRO (malt-based food drink)