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New Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Kerala's dairy giant Milma reaches Gulf shores, eyes US and Maldives
KOZHIKODE: That was once a staple in local supermarkets across Kerala and other parts of the country is now making its mark on the international stage. The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, the beloved dairy brand, has officially begun its global journey, with over three tonnes of its diverse products recently shipped to various Gulf countries. This significant move follows a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Milma and the Lulu Group, aiming to expand Milma's distribution beyond Indian borders. For years, Milma ghee has found its way to shelves in the Gulf. But this latest shipment marks a new chapter, broadening the product portfolio available to the expatriate community and other consumers. The initial consignment, weighing over three tonnes, includes a delectable array of items such as paneer butter masala, instant pulisseri mix, ready-to-drink palada payasam, flavoured milk, and clarified butter (ghee) and instant milk powder. The Lulu Group is directly managing the distribution, ensuring these products reach consumers across its extensive network of malls and retail outlets in the Gulf region. 'This is our first step,' Milma chairman K S Mani told TNIE, highlighting the cooperative's ambitious plans. 'We are also making products as per the requirement of Maldives. We have accepted the first order for long-life milk from Maldives.' Mani revealed that Milma is working on customising special milk flavours for the Maldivian market, tailoring them to local tastes and preferences. 'We will be taking the support of merchant exporters able to distribute our products in places we are completely clueless about,' he said, emphasising the strategic partnerships crucial for navigating new international markets.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Kerala Automobiles Limited launches electric icecream carts for Milma
The Kerala Automobiles Limited (KAL), the State public sector automobile manufacturing company, on Wednesday unveiled electric icecream carts manufactured for Milma as well as its range of electric buggies and mini e-carts. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve launched the new range of electric vehicles at a function held at the KAL facility at Aralumoodu. The key for the electric cart made for Milma, branded as Mili Cart, was handed over to Milma chairperson K.S. Mani. Thirty vehicles were handed over as part of the first batch. Ten electric carts each will be provided to the regional cooperative milk producers' units in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode. More e-carts will be manufactured as per Milma's demand. The new fleet Among the other electric vehicles launched on Wednesday, the 'mini e-cart' has a capacity to carry a load of up to 150 kg. With a track width of 60 cm, it can be used to transport material even through narrow paths. It is made for use in waste collection, in building construction sites, industrial sites as well as for agricultural use. The 'mini e-cart plus' has a capacity of 310 kg and track width of 85 cm. Both vehicles are equipped with a tipping mechanism for easy unloading. The 'e-buggy 1.0' with a capacity to carry four passengers is targeted for use inside resorts and institutions with large campuses. The KAL had last year launched a battery-powered garbage collection cart, equipped with a garbage box and tipping mechanism. The company also plans to launch mobile food carts. The KAL, which since 1984 has manufactured over a lakh three-wheelers running on fossil fuels, ventured into electric vehicle manufacturing in 2019. Neyyattinkara MLA K. Ansalan presided over the function in which KAL chairperson Pulluvila Stanley and other officials were present.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
KAL develops 3 new electric vehicles
T'puram: Kerala Automobiles Ltd (KAL) has developed three new electric vehicles with the aim of reaching new markets and consumers. The mini e-cart, with a track width of 60cm and capable of carrying 150kg, is suitable for transporting goods within campuses, farms, construction sites and narrow paths, as well as for waste removal. The mini e-cart plus, developed by KAL, with a track width of 85cm and capable of carrying 310kg, can be used for various cargo transportation needs. The inauguration of these vehicles will be done by industry minister P Rajeev at KAL campus on Wednesday. Along with this, inauguration of the specially designed ice cream carts for Milma will also be held. Animal husbandry minister J Chinchu Rani will receive the keys to the ice cream carts and will flag them off at KAL. KAL designed and manufactured the ice cream cart, named Milma Mili Cart, as per Milma's requirements. The first batch of 30 units is aimed to be distributed equally among Milma's Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode regional cooperative milk producers' unions. Milma intends to continue manufacturing the required ice cream carts through KAL in the future. It features a customizable carriage box and tipping mechanism. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Matina Crossing: Scholarships You Can Apply For (Start Now) College Scholarship | Google Search Search Now Undo This roadworthy vehicle can also be used for waste removal. The electric buggy 1.0, with a track width of 85cm, can accommodate five passengers. It is suitable for transportation within campuses, colleges, resorts and hospitals. According to KAL chairman Pulluvila Stanly, KAL is also operating a modern machine shop capable of supplying high-precision components to aerospace and defence institutions like VSSC, Isro, BrahMos and LPSC. The manufacturing and marketing of electric scooters will commence soon. He said that KAL is also planning to expand the marketing of garbage carts to neighbouring states and customize e-carts to manufacture mobile food carts. The company aims to launch electric autos in the North Indian market, develop a new model electric auto with more mileage and comfort and an electric pickup capable of carrying over 500kg.
New Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Court slaps Rs 1 crore fine on private dairy for copying Milma branding
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Principal Commercial Court in Thiruvananthapuram has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on Milnna, a private dairy, for copying the cover design and brand name of Milma on its milk packets an act the court ruled as a violation of trade laws. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Milma said the court has also barred Milnna from advertising, marketing, or selling milk or any dairy products using trademarks or packaging that resemble Milma's branding. Additionally, the court directed Milnna to pay `8,18,410 to Milma to cover litigation costs. Milma Chairman K S Mani welcomed the verdict, calling it a 'stern warning' to companies attempting to mislead consumers with counterfeit branding and damage the reputation of the state-run cooperative. 'Milma is a major cooperative network of dairy farmers in India. We remain committed to protecting the interests of our farmers and the integrity of our brand,' he said. Milma had initiated legal proceedings in 2022 against two private dairies, including Milnna, for imitating its name and packaging design.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- The Hindu
Kerala Police join hands with Milma for awareness against cyber fraud
The Kerala Police are joining hands with the State Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, alias Milma, for creating awareness on cyber security. In view of increasing number of people falling prey to cyber fraud, the State police came out with an innovative drive, displaying their cyber helpline numbers on the Milma milk packets being distributed in the State. Kerala Police's cyber helpline number, 1930, and cyber safety messages will be printed on Milma milk packets distributed in the State from June 25 onwards, a police statement said on Saturday. 30 lakh houses The partnership would help reach cyber security messages and police toll-free number to approximately 30 lakh houses, headquarters ADGP S. Sreejith said. Most of the victims of cyber fraud are ordinary people who are not sufficiently aware of such traps, he said. The new initiative is expected to take the awareness messages to remote areas as people use the Milma milk extensively even there, he said. The objective of the joint campaign is to enable people to face the digital world with caution, the officer added. Limited to youngsters The statement further said the current cyber awareness messages and cautionary advice are limited to youngsters who use social media, and therefore fail to reach a segment of population that include homemakers, elderly and so on. The present joint campaign with Milma is expected to address this issue to some extent, it said. As per statistics, Malayalis have lost ₹1,200 crore to cyber fraud in the last three years, the police statement added.
