KMF records highest-ever sale of 1,100 metric tonnes of ‘Nandini’ products: Minister K. Venkatesh
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has achieved a record-breaking sale of 1,100 metric tonnes of ‘Nandini’ sweets and snack products during the festive season, surpassing all previous figures in thewar organisation’s history, Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh announced on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference at Vidhana Soudha, the minister said that during last year’s Dasara and Deepavali season, KMF had sold around 725 metric tonnes of sweet products, generating a turnover of ₹33.48 crore. “This year, sales have crossed 1,100 metric tonnes, resulting in a record turnover of ₹46 crore, setting a new milestone in KMF’s history,” he said.
A target of 1,000 metric tonnes had been set two months in advance in coordination with member milk unions, Venkatesh explained. “By exceeding that goal and achieving a 38% growth in sales, KMF and its member unions have set a benchmark for cooperative success in the dairy sector,” he added.
The minister attributed this achievement to the “purity, quality, and consumer trust” associated with Nandini products. He also praised the hard work of dairy farmers and the strength of the state’s cooperative system. KMF had prepared well in advance for the festive demand, producing and marketing over 40 varieties of Nandini sweet products this season.
Highlighting KMF’s contribution to the dairy sector, Venkatesh noted that the federation has been a key player for over five decades, strengthening the cooperative movement and safeguarding the interests of milk producers. “KMF collects around one crore litres of milk daily from farmers across the state. Of this, approximately 65 lakh litres of milk, curd, and UHT milk products are supplied to consumers across Karnataka and other states,” he said.
KMF Managing Director B. Shivaswamy added that the organisation maintains strict quality control across its 16 production units. “We have tested over 700 samples of Nandini products across the state, and not a single instance of adulteration was found,” he confirmed.
Under the ‘Nandini’ brand, KMF currently markets over 175 varieties of dairy and dairy-based products, including milk, butter, ghee, paneer, sweets, milk powder, and beverages, across Karnataka, neighbouring states such as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Goa, and Kerala, as well as in Delhi, Assam, and select overseas markets.
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Trump says he ‘hasn’t even thought about’ continuing Iran ceasefire
Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he has not yet considered whether he would continue the ceasefire involving Iran, while also claiming the United States holds the advantage in negotiations.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was prepared to make a deal with “whoever is running the show” in Iran.
“They are fighting with each other, there’s tremendous infighting. They’re probably fighting for leadership in many cases. I think they’re fighting not to be leader because we knocked out two levels of leaders,” he said.
Trump added, “When they want they can call me. We have all the cards, we’ve won everything.”
Referring to ongoing negotiations, he said, “They gave us a paper that should’ve been better. And, interestingly, immediately when I cancelled it [envoy trip to Pakistan], within 10 minutes we got a new paper that was much better.”
“We talked about they will not have a nuclear weapon, very simple … They offered a lot, but not enough,” he added.
When asked whether he would continue the ceasefire, Trump replied, “I haven’t even thought about it.”
The remarks come as uncertainty remains over the future of the temporary truce and broader negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
