Established in 2021 and currently employing 13 staff, Abiral Dairy Pvt Ltd consolidates milk from collection centers in Rautahat and Bara (Province 2) and supplies it in bulk to larger dairy processors, primarily in Kathmandu valley. Of the 10,000 liters collected daily, 5% is retailed locally as raw milk and ghee. The company has identified chhurpi as a key value-added product for export as dog chew. After significant R&D, they now produce regular and flavored dog chew bars (e.g., strawberry, coconut, turmeric), as well as innovative products like crunchy bars, puffed nuggets, dog biscuits, protein powder, and shredded chew. These will be marketed under the brand “Yala Himalayan Dog Chews.”

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Commercialization of the Dairy Sector through Increased Aggregation and Decentralised Product Diversification

The CASA partnership with Abiral Dairy is for 12-month project (September 2024 – December 2025) to expand milk aggregation, manage surplus through diverse dairy products, and enhance smallholder farmers’ climate resilience. The project focuses on improving market access for the dairy’s products domestically and internationally while strengthening its supply chain. With a grant of £40,603 and technical assistance, the partnership aims to increase the incomes and improve the livelihoods of 1,500 farmers by boosting milk aggregation and providing climate resilience training.

Updated: February 2025