In Switzerland, cheese producers have faced an unexpected problem: the disappearance of the characteristic holes in Emmental due to excessively high production hygiene standards. According to SPIEGEL Wirtschaft, the solution was to use a special powder made from hay flowers. Hygiene in Swiss cowsheds has improved significantly over time —
In Germany, there is discussion about lowering food prices due to tax changes. According to BILD, the government is proposing to completely abolish VAT on basic foodstuffs. The SPD’s economic wing, the ‘Seeheimer Kreis’, is proposing to abolish value added tax on fruit and vegetables. Berlin — the cost of
Consumer trends in the dairy sector are shifting in Germany: demand for cheese and butter is rising, whilst consumption of drinking milk continues to fall. According to Milchbauern Service Bayern, milk production is expected to remain relatively stable in 2025. Milk and dairy production In 2025, approximately 31.6 million tonnes
The European dairy sector is undergoing a period of profound transformation against a backdrop of price pressures, rising costs and market concentration. According to the Frankfurter Allgemeine, despite the challenging situation, the long-term outlook remains positive. Price pressures, increasing market concentration and rising costs are shaping a new reality for
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