Mother Dairy is an Indian dairy and food company established in 1974 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board under Operation Flood to strengthen milk production and distribution. It manufactures, markets, and sells milk, dairy products, edible oils, fruits, and vegetables under brands like Mother Dairy, Safal, and Dhara. The company holds leadership in the branded milk segment, particularly in Delhi-NCR.
Mother Dairy offers a broad range of daily essential food solutions, including fresh milk, curd, ghee, paneer, lassi, ice cream, edible oils, and processed fruit and vegetable products. Its retail arms, Safal and Dhara, extend offerings to fresh produce and cooking oils. The company’s distribution network includes milk booths, retail outlets, and modern trade channels to ensure reliable access to nutritious food across multiple regions.
Mother Dairy is committed to quality and equitable sourcing, working closely with dairy cooperatives and farmer organizations to support rural livelihoods and fair pricing. Its quality systems are ISO-certified, reinforcing food safety and sustainability in operations. Safal sources fresh produce through extensive farmer networks. While specific emissions targets are not publicly reported, sustainability is embedded through farmer empowerment and quality assurance initiatives.
Mother Dairy’s core operations are in India, with its largest market share in the Delhi-NCR region. Its Safal arm exports fresh and processed fruits and vegetables to various international markets, including the USA, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, through partnerships and supply chain networks. The company continues to expand its presence across multiple Indian states with a growing distribution footprint.
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| Parameter | Details |
| Company Name | Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd. |
| Core Focus | Dairy, fresh produce, edible oils |
| Key Technologies | Automated processing, cold chain distribution |
| Partner Network | Farmer cooperatives, retail partners |
| Solutions Offered | Milk & dairy products, fruits & vegetables, edible oils |
| Application Areas | Retail, food distribution, FMCG |
| Industry | Food & Beverages, Dairy |
| Sustainability Recognition | ISO certified quality & safety systems |