Dr. Verghese Kurien founded AMUL in 1946 to stop the exploitation of farmers by middlemen in the milk industry. AMUL is now the largest food brand in India and the world's biggest vegetarian cheese brand. It is managed by GCMMF, which is an apex cooperative organization. Dr. Kurien was inspired by the Indian independence movement to empower farmers. Under his leadership, AMUL helped spur India's white revolution and increase rural incomes.