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Milma's Dairy Breakthrough: Kerala Products Head to Australia, New Zealand

Kerala's beloved dairy brand Milma is going global with a new export agreement. The cooperative has signed an MoU to ship its products to Australia and New Zealand. This expansion targets the significant non-resident Keralite populations in these countries. The move follows Milma's successful market penetration in Gulf nations and will benefit thousands of local dairy farmers.

Key Points: Milma Signs MoU to Export Dairy Products to Australia, NZ

  • First export phase includes paneer, payasam mix, and dairy whitener products
  • RG Foods handles complete logistics chain and bears all export risks
  • Midnightsun Global acts as coordinating partner for operational execution
  • Expansion benefits 92.5% of profits passed to member dairy farmers
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Kerala's Milma signs MoU to export dairy products to Australia, New Zealand

Kerala's Milma expands global reach with MoU to export paneer, payasam mix, and dairy whitener to Australia and New Zealand markets.

"Both Australia and New Zealand have sizeable NRK populations, making them promising markets for Milma's products - K. S. Mani, Milma Chairman"

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 5

The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), popularly known as Milma, on Wednesday signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to export its products to Australia and New Zealand, expanding its overseas footprint beyond the Gulf markets.

Milma, the brand name of the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, is a leading dairy cooperative known for its wide range of high-quality milk and milk products.

Founded to support dairy farmers, Milma ensures fair returns to producers while maintaining strong consumer trust in quality and ethical sourcing.

The agreement was signed here by KCMMF Managing Director Asif K. Yusuf, RG Foods Executive Director Vishnu G, and Midnightsun Global proprietor Bindu Ganesh Kumar in the presence of Milma Chairman K. S. Mani.

Under the MoU, RG Foods will handle the complete logistics chain — from product pick-up at Milma’s facilities to transportation, customs clearance, and freight forwarding — while ensuring compliance with the import laws of the destination countries.

Midnightsun Global will act as a coordinating partner to facilitate operations and execution, without holding ownership rights over the products.

Calling the agreement a "milestone" in Milma’s overseas market outreach, Mani said the brand’s products have already gained strong acceptance in major Gulf countries, particularly among non-resident Keralites (NRKs).

"Both Australia and New Zealand have sizeable NRK populations, making them promising markets for Milma’s products," he added.

Yusuf said the first phase of exports will include paneer, payasam mix, and dairy whitener, with plans to expand the range in future phases. Milma will manufacture and package products in compliance with the specifications and international quality standards set under the agreement.

According to the terms, RG Foods will bear all expenses related to logistics, customs, and distribution, along with all associated export and transit risks.

Mani also noted that the biggest beneficiaries of Milma’s market expansion are its member dairy farmers, with the cooperative passing on 92.5 per cent of its profits to farmers last year.

Milma has reported a consolidated turnover of Rs 4,327 crore for FY 2024–25.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see Indian cooperatives going global. The fact that 92.5% profits go back to farmers makes this even more special. True example of people-first business model.
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Arjun K
Smart move targeting NRK populations. The diaspora market is huge and loyal. Hope they maintain the same quality standards internationally that made them popular in Kerala.
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Sarah B
While this expansion is good, I hope Milma doesn't neglect the local Kerala market. Sometimes when companies go global, domestic consumers face supply issues and price hikes.
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Vikram M
Exporting to dairy giants like Australia and New Zealand? That's some achievement! Shows the quality of Indian dairy products can compete globally. Proud moment for Kerala! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
The business model is impressive - RG Foods bearing all logistics costs and risks while Milma focuses on production. This could be a template for other Indian cooperatives looking to export.
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Ananya R
Payasam mix export is brilliant! It's such an integral part of Kerala cuisine. NRKs will definitely appreciate having authentic ingredients for traditional festivals and celebrations.

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