Brazilian criticizes milk, but does not leave cheese

Published 2023년 8월 10일

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A recent survey by consultancy A&M reveals that milk consumption in Brazil is declining due to factors such as lack of money, lactose intolerance, and a preference for healthier foods. However, cheese consumption remains strong, with Brazil ranking fourth among the largest consumers of cheese in the world. The decline in milk consumption is expected to result in significant financial losses for the industry, with an estimated reduction of 14% in sales by 2021.

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To continue reading the article, log in with your account or sign up for MilkPoint. Get access to exclusive content! Milk has lost space on the Brazilian table. A survey by consultancy A&M shows that the drop is due, in addition to lack of money, to the increase in lactose intolerance and the preference for "healthier" foods. Many still consider the drink inflammatory. The option, however, seems to be psychological since cheese has consolidated itself in the national preference. Brazil already ranks fourth among the largest consumers in the world, according to the consultancy. Since 2022, the drop in national milk consumption (including creams and excluding yogurts) will generate average annual losses of BRL 22 billion for the industry. In the accumulated, it will be a 14% reduction in sales that, between 2014 and 2021, have already shrunk by 11%. The most recent data from Abraleite, which brings together the main ...

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