The richness of butter, the aroma of ghee, and the creamy indulgence of kulfi all share a common origin—the way milk is produced at the farm level. At Arna Dairy, Karnataka’s oldest family-run dairy brand, taste is not engineered in processing units; it is nurtured through responsible farmer practices that begin long before milk reaches the factory.
With over 85 years of dairy heritage, Arna Dairy Farm Private Limited has built a system where quality, flavour, and nutrition are directly linked to farmer knowledge, animal welfare, and transparent sourcing.
Why Taste Begins at the Farm
Milk composition plays a decisive role in the final texture, aroma, and mouthfeel of dairy products. Factors such as cattle nutrition, hydration, hygiene, and stress management directly influence fat quality and milk solids.
Arna Dairy works closely with 17,000+ farming families across Karnataka, guiding them on best practices that impact product quality, including:
- Balanced cattle nutrition for stable fat composition
- Clean milking environments to prevent off-flavours
- Timely veterinary care to maintain animal health
- Ethical animal handling to reduce stress-related milk changes
This hands-on support ensures that milk arriving at Arna’s facilities is naturally rich—without artificial enhancement.
Consistency Without Compromise
For products like butter, ghee, and kulfi, consistency is critical. Even minor variations in milk quality can alter flavour and texture.
Arna Dairy ensures consistency through:
- Daily milk testing at procurement points
- Monitoring fat and SNF levels in real time
- Transparent quality reporting to farmers
- Batch-level traceability across production cycles
This rigorous approach allows Arna to maintain uniform taste profiles across seasons—an essential requirement for both households and institutional clients.
Purity That Enhances Flavour
In an industry where shortcuts can compromise taste, Arna Dairy follows a zero-tolerance policy toward adulteration. Every litre of milk is tested for:
- Taste and natural flavour
- Acidity levels
- Antibiotic residues
- Adulterants
- Fat and SNF content
“Pure milk doesn’t need enhancement—it carries its own richness. When farmers follow the right practices, the flavour speaks for itself,” says Dheeraj Keshav, Director, Arna Dairy.
This commitment ensures that Arna’s butter melts cleanly, ghee releases its characteristic aroma, and kulfi retains its authentic creaminess.
From Farm Discipline to Festive Indulgence
Festive dairy products demand more than volume—they require reliability and excellence. Arna’s farmer-first model allows the brand to meet high seasonal demand without diluting quality.
Through its no-middlemen procurement system, Arna ensures:
- Direct farmer engagement and accountability
- Stable pricing even during peak seasons
- Reliable milk quality for festive production
The result is dairy that delivers both emotional satisfaction and nutritional confidence.
Supplying India’s Most Quality-Conscious Institutions
The consistency achieved through farmer practices has earned Arna Dairy the trust of leading institutions such as:
- Taj IHCL Hotels
- Marriott International
- Hilton Group
- Manipal Hospitals
- Aster Hospitals
- Lufthansa
- Kanti Sweets
For these partners, taste is inseparable from safety and traceability—values Arna has upheld for generations.
Scaling Taste With Responsibility
With a current processing capacity of 2 lakh litres per day and an upcoming state-of-the-art dairy plant at KIADB–Kadur, Chikmagaluru, Arna Dairy is scaling while preserving the fundamentals that define its products.
The new facility will strengthen:
- Milk quality preservation
- Cold-chain integrity
- Regional farmer engagement
- Employment opportunities in rural Karnataka
Care You Can Taste
From the first feed given to cattle to the final product served at the table, Arna Dairy’s philosophy is simple: when farmers are supported, taste follows naturally. Every spoon of butter, every drop of ghee, and every bite of kulfi carries the care of thousands of farmers committed to excellence.
About Arna Dairy
Established in 1940 as Pankaj Dairy, Arna Dairy Farm Private Limited is Bangalore’s oldest family-run dairy, proudly rooted in Karnataka. With over 85 years of heritage, Arna stands for purity, ethics, and community care. Supplying fresh dairy products to thousands of households and premium hospitality brands, Arna Dairy works with 17,000 farmers across Hassan, Chikmagaluru, and Shivamogga to deliver high-quality milk with a promise of trust and transparency.
