Milky Mist expands high-protein Yogurt capacity with new plant

INDIA – Milky Mist Dairy Food has strengthening its position in this transition with the commissioning of a new Skyr and Greek Yogurt manufacturing plant using ultrafiltration technology at its integrated facility in Perundurai, Tamil Nadu.

Announced on September 10, 2026, the new facility has been established with an investment of approximately ₹40 crore.

It increases Milky Mist’s processing capacity for Skyr and Greek Yogurt to 150 tonnes per day, compared with the 20-tonne-per-day facility the company originally commissioned in 2022.

Milky Mist was the first company in India to introduce ultrafiltration technology for Skyr and Greek Yogurt production in 2022. According to the company, annual demand for the category has increased by more than 50% since the original plant was established.

Demand for high-protein yogurt has been particularly strong, having more than doubled in recent months. The significant increase in capacity is therefore intended to address rising demand while supporting the company’s broader premiumisation strategy.

Ultrafiltration allows manufacturers to concentrate milk components and produce yogurt with higher protein density. For consumers increasingly seeking protein-rich foods, this makes products such as Greek yogurt and Skyr attractive alternatives to conventional yogurt.

“The commissioning of our advanced manufacturing for Skyr and Greek Yoghurt represents a strategic expansion of our technological capabilities. With processing capacity of up to 150 tonnes per day, it provides us with the scale to serve rising demand, accelerate innovation and expand the category.

“This investment strengthens Milky Mist’s position in the high-protein segment and creates a robust platform for sustained profitable growth,” said K Rathnam, Wholetime Director and Chief Executive Officer, Milky Mist Dairy Food.

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd reported a rise of 10% to US$2.08 (₹199.65) in its shares, rising on August 19, 2026, and hitting the upper circuit on the National Stock Exchange.

The sharp rise came a day after the company’s market debut, when its shares listed at US$1.72 (₹165), significantly above the IPO issue price of US$1.46 (₹140). The latest movement has brought the stock more than 40% above its issue price within its first two trading sessions.

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