Dr. Amit Vyas, MD Amul Dairy, shared his insights as a distinguished panelist at the Indian Dairy Association– drinktec India Seminar on Probiotics and Protein-Rich Beverages, held in Mumbai on 28 October 2026. The panel brought together distinguished experts from the dairy, scientific, academic, and food ingredient industries, including Dr. Jitender Singh, Scientist, National Dairy Development Board, Dr. Jarita Malik, Professor, Kamdhenu University Gandhinagar; and Mr. Kaushal Vaishnav, Head Sales, Chr. Hansen, and moderated by Dr. Jashbhai Prajapati, President, Fermented Foods Association. The Panel Discussion was on 'Probiotics: Science, Nutrition and Economic Landscape'. In the engaging panel discussion, Dr. Vyas emphasised that there cannot be a single probiotic solution for everyone. Products offering specific functional benefits, scientifically supported health claims, and good taste are key to attracting health-conscious consumers and building customer loyalty. Highlighting India's export potential, he noted that Amul procures approximately 3.1 crore litres of milk daily from 36 lakh farmers. With the global probiotic drinks market projected to reach USD 134 billion by 2036, and potential gross operating margins of 30–45%, probiotic products offer significant opportunities for value addition, profitability, and exports. Dr. Amit Vyas also shared his experience through an insightful podcast on ‘Technology & the Future of Dairy’. In the podcast, Dr. Vyas highlighted how smart automation, digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and energy-efficient technologies can enhance operational excellence, product quality, and sustainability across the dairy value chain. He emphasised that technology must deliver measurable benefits while creating greater value for milk producers and consumers.

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Amul Dairy remains committed to innovation, sustainable growth, and strengthening India's position in the global dairy industry.