Amul is an Indian dairy cooperative founded in 1946 in Anand, Gujarat. It is owned by 3.6 million milk producers. Amul produces milk and dairy products and is the largest food brand in India. Amul pioneered the white revolution in India through its cooperative model. It created the iconic Amul girl character in 1966 to advertise its butter and positioned itself as an affordable yet high quality brand for all Indians. Amul has had tremendous success through consistent advertising campaigns using the Amul girl and commenting on current affairs. It now sells a wide range of dairy products through over 6,000 Amul parlors across India.