Milk has a long history going back more than 12000 years. Stuffed with nutrition and health benefits, it is one among the food of daily routine, from time immemorial. It has been found that around 10000 BC, the tribes and nomadic groups of people started using milk of animals. This can be said at the beginning of agricultural revolution. In different eras and in different places, different milks has been popular, example: sheep’ milk, goat’s milk and camel’s milk. But in the course of time cow’s milk override the others in terms of usage, popularity and liking.

In France, a biologist named Louis Pasteur discovered the concepts about pasteurization of milk. It was in 1862, with his tests, milk safety was secured from animal infections. It revolutionized the way of storing and distribution of milk. Later, technology came up with machines for pasteurization and it became a big business. Milk came for the supply in cans, bottles and now the most popular tetra packs and covers.

Milk is popular food all over the world. More than 6 billion people drink milk and related products. Especially in developing countries, milk is one of the fundamental food elements which provide daily scoop of nutrition. Milk is supposed to provide the whole cup of nutritional benefits. It contains essential proteins, minerals, vitamins and calcium for the well functioning of body. Milk is a good source of calcium and it helps bones to be in good shape. Other calcium rich supplements and drinks cannot be equivalent to milk. Milk is the natural source of protector of bones. Especially, women after menopause, is at the risk of osteoporosis a debilitating bone disease. Regular intake of milk helps to prevent osteoporosis. Milk contains, calcium, phosphorus, proteins which supports the health of bones in high end.. It also aids for a stronger teeth. Research shows that 40% of children get cavities in teeth before they go to school. With regular intake of milk with proper brushing and other measures to take of teeth, the cavities can be avoided. The protein called casein which is available in milk helps in protecting the enamel of teeth from depletion of calcium and phosphorus. A glass of milk at night cures sleeplessness to an extent. Milk supports in quality sleep and freshness for the next day routine.

Now milk need not be white in color. Yes!!! It comes in a variety of flavors and taste satisfying the taste buds and strengthening body at the same time. The research and development in diary area is also in a face pace leading to many developments in not only storage and distribution but also in offering a variety and choice to customers. Even the people who do not drink milk can go for it with its flavors and different taste options available. Milk comes in different fat levels for the convenience of the users. One can choose the right one according to their needs and their physical activity. Other milk variants or the byproducts of milk are cheese, butter, cream, yogurt, chocolate. These products also play a vital role in the diary market.