Cheese production has increased significantly in Russia over the past 9 months

In January-September of this year, cheese production in Russia increased by 16.3 percent or up to 580.8 thousand tons compared to the same period last year. These data were provided by the Milknews analytical center. This can be explained by the development of our own production after the introduction of food sanctions in 2014, the expansion of our own capacities in large producing regions, and even the expansion of our own assortment. For example, let us recall that just a few years after this, Russia’s own analogues of mozzarella, feta and many other names began to appear. At the same time, only 147,500 tons of cheese products were produced, or almost 15% less. The fact is that for their production, starter cultures are used, and this is the only component for which import substitution in our country is declining. Russian milk producers depend on imported components The center also named the volumes of consumption of cheeses and cheese products, as well as their reserves. For ...