Russia: Whey production in the Khabarovsk Territory increased by 16% over 5 months

In the Khabarovsk Territory, an increase in whey production has been noted. Over 5 months of 2024, 349 tons of product were produced, which is almost 16% more than the same level last year, reports the press service of the governor and government of the Khabarovsk Territory. Whey in the region is produced by three milk processing enterprises, as well as some agricultural producers. The growth in output is also facilitated by the development of new types of whey-based products. — So far, whey drinks occupy a small share among other dairy products - no more than 1%. This is a seasonal product. However, recently people have begun to pay more attention to health - whey drinks fit well into this trend. We expect that production will increase,” noted Svetlana Abdalova, head of the food and processing industry department of the regional Ministry of Agriculture. For example, at the local Pereyaslavl plant, instead of recycling the by-product, they decided to use it to produce new types ...