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"More than 70% of dairy products from Russia are counterfeits. Milk, for example, everything is added to it, nothing is natural. And we consume it all. So, what future awaits us after this? After all, food security should be at the forefront of everything," Talgat Baimurinov, chairman of the agricultural committee at the business union Atameken
06-10-2023 | News

Kazakhstan’s issues with poor milk quality imports

In Ukraine a Kharkiv-based state farm, Kutuzovka, lost half of its 2,000-strong herd due to the shelling and now struggles to get back on its feet. Photo: Canva
29-09-2023 | News

Impact of shelling on dairy operations in Russia-Ukraine

From 1 January 2024, the Russian government will subsidise 100% of the logistics costs of the export of several categories of dairy products, including cheese, butter and dry whey.
08-09-2023 | News

Russia to fully subsidise logistics costs for dairy

the proposed method appeared to be beneficial for the decontamination of pathogenic microorganisms, meaning it could be used as an alternative to pasteurisation. Photo: Canva
30-08-2023 | News

Ultrasound treatment to improve cheese quality

Russia has taken control of the Russian subsidiaries of Danone, alongside beer company Carlsberg. Photo: Canva
02-08-2023 | News

Impact of Russia’s decision to seize control over Danone assets

Since the second quarter of 2022, Russian dairy companies have been actively exploring trade opportunities with other countries. The EU Council aims to close loopholes so that goods and technology prohibited under the previous sanctions don't reach Russia via nations that trade with the EU. Photo: Canva
21-07-2023 | News

Fresh EU sanctions to have major impact on Russian dairy

Danone products include yoghurts and milks as well as plant-based products, waters and specialised nutrition. Photo: Canva
11-07-2023 | News

Danone aims to sell Russian assets to EkoNiva

There are some positive signs on the dairy market (in Russia), as the prices ceased falling in June. There are hopes that the market will eventually manage to adjust itself, but on the other hand, the current prices don't allow milk processors to generate any profit. Photo: Canva
29-06-2023 | News

Russia will not remove product surplus from dairy market

Russia and China intensify agricultural ties
23-06-2023 | News

Russia and China intensify agricultural ties

Consumption growth is not to be expected. Consequently, we will live in conditions of overproduction. There are two ways in which the situation can develop: a production drop or an export growth," said Mikhail Mishenko, director of the Dairy Intelligence Agency. Photo: Canva
07-06-2023 | News

Russia’s dairy sector seeks to deepen trade ties with China