Tamil Nadu: Aavin Milk Gets Cheaper; Check New Rates
In a good news for the people of Tamil Nadu, Aavin, the state government cooperative, has reduced the price of non-perishable milk by Rs 2. Aavin’s milk is available in various packets-orange, green, blue, and violet-each indicating different fat contents to meet diverse consumer needs. Besides regular milk, Aavin also provides non-refrigerated milk, which is […]
Private players lowering milk procurement price, says Ramadoss; urges DMK govt to form regulatory panel
Stating that private dairy companies in the state were exploiting dairy farmers by reducing milk procurement prices, PMK founder S Ramadoss urged the DMK government to create a regulatory authority to regulate milk procurement and sales in Tamil Nadu. In a statement, the senior leader said that private companies are fleecing the farmers by downgrading […]
Amul’s entry won’t impact Aavin-Mano Thangaraj
Amul’s entry into the city and northern Tamil Nadu will not impact Aavin’s sales, said Mano Thangaraj, TN dairy development minister. He said Aavin is open to market expansion just as Amul is entering new areas. At a press conference on Wednesday, Thangaraj said that while Amul is expanding its presence in the United States, Aavin has the potential to expand […]
Breastfeeding women’s network donates over 6,800 litres of milk to T.N. govt. hospitals in three years
A network of breastfeeding mothers donated over 6,800 litres of milk to human milk banks functioning in government hospitals across Tamil Nadu from 2021 to 2023. Amirtham Breast Milk Donation, a voluntary non-governmental organisation that had its humble beginning in 2017, has become the key donor to government-run human milk banks. In 2023, members of […]
Tamil Nadu Dairy Minister Unveils Ambitious Plans for summers
Tamil Nadu`s Dairy Minister, Mano Thangaraj, unveiled ambitious plans aimed at bolstering the state`s dairy sector during the forthcoming summer season, with a target to significantly boost dairy product sales to a staggering Rs. 48 crore. Minister Thangaraj outlined several key initiatives at a consultation meeting held at the head office of the Tamil Nadu […]
Akshayakalpa sets up a new dairy ecosystem in TN with an investment of ₹15 crore
Akshayakalpa Farms & Foods Pvt Ltd (known as Akshayakalpa Organic), an organic dairy firm and a manufacturer of milk products, has established a new milk sourcing ecosystem near Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu with an investment of ₹15 crore, a move that is expected to help the company expand its supply to the fast-growing organic food […]
Tamil Nadu colluding with Kerala to steal crores of Centre’s funds: A huge fraud
Under the guise of the central government’s Rashtiya Gokul Mission scheme for dairy farms, a big lobby is profiting by smuggling cows from Kerala to Tamil Nadu. In the scheme, Rs 4 crore will be allocated for rearing up to 200 cows, with Rs 2 crore as central subsidy and Rs 2 crore as bank […]
Aavin’s milk sales go up, cross 15 lakh litres per day, says Minister
Aavin has increased milk sales from over 14.3 lakh litres per day in Chennai during May this year to over 15 lakh litres per day now, Minister for Milk and Dairy Development T. Mano Thangaraj said on Monday. During an interaction with The Hindu at the Secretariat, Mr. Thangaraj said the revenue from the sales of milk […]
Aavin has been operating at a loss of Rs 700 crore since May 2021
Aavin, the largest dairy co-operative of Tamil Nadu and a trusted brand among the households, is now facing a downfall in the market due to reduction in supply of its products, alleged sub-standard quality (with reduction in fat content) and lack of distribution. It was May 7, 2021. Chief Minister MK Stalin signed an order […]
Milk to Mastery: GK Dairy’s Dedication to Premium Dairy Products
The GK Dairy Foundation has steadily focussed all its efforts on the noble goal of offering nutritious and nourishing milk since its inception. This renowned establishment is motivated by a shared objective to promote healthier living in every home it touches. When it first opened its doors as a cutting-edge dairy factory in the Thanjavur […]
