Kochi: Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (KCMMF), known by the brand Milma, has launched Milma’s automatic vending machines at Metro Stations and ‘Chill Mill’ franchisees in the city. Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development, Smt Bindhu Krishna, inaugurated the project to install the machines, implemented by Milma’s Ernakulam Regional Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union (ERCMPU).
Smt Krishna said Milma is committed to achieving the target of one crore litres of milk production proposed by Chief Minister Shri VD Satheesan. The Minister also suggested ensuring active participation by dairy farmers in Milma-organised events.
On the occasion, Shri Hibi Eden, MP, inaugurated ‘Chill Mill’ franchisees as part of expanding the popularity of Milma products among the younger generation. Besides, Milma MD Shri Asif K Yusuf signed and exchanged an MoU with Abad Foods CEO Shri Faraz Javeed to increase the presence of Milma products in the market.
Minister for Fisheries, Harbour Engineering & Social Justice, Shri V E Abdul Gafoor; MLAs, Kochi Mayor, ERCMPU/Milma officials, Presidents of dairy cooperative societies, and dairy farmers were also present.