Curd Cheese Monthly Update 2025-12

Fresh white cheeses, characterized by high moisture content (60-80%) due to their whey content and lack of ripening, present challenges in preservation and long-distance transport but are valued for their lower calorie content compared to cured cheeses. Key varieties include Panela (176 kcal per 50g), Oaxaca (177 kcal), Quark (96 kcal), Mozzarella (151 kcal), Ricotta (87 kcal), and Cottage cheese (40 kcal), with light versions offering reduced caloric values. These cheeses are widely used in various culinary applications, from appetizers to desserts, and their nutritional profiles make them suitable for health-conscious consumers. However, despite lower calories, excessive consumption of light cheese variants can still impact dietary goals. Understanding these attributes aids agri-food professionals in product positioning and market strategy.

Indian dairy producer Milky Mist plans to proceed with its initial public offering before its regulatory approval expires in October 2026, despite volatile market conditions. The company anticipates maintaining approximately 30% annual revenue growth, driven by premium products like Greek yogurt and protein-enhanced cottage cheese targeting India's growing health-conscious population. Milky Mist aims to expand its retail presence by 15% to 20% annually and increase revenue contribution from quick-delivery apps to 12-15% within three years. Additionally, it expects U.S. sales to grow over the next one to two years, supported by the India-U.S. trade deal, while currently exporting around 4% of its revenue.

Logic of Milk, a leading Russian producer of dairy products, baby food, and plant-based beverages, reported a 13.6% revenue increase in 2025, reaching 161.1 billion rubles. The company held a 15.1% share of the ready-made dairy products market by value. Sales of high-protein products such as Greek yogurt and various types of cottage cheese grew significantly, with increases ranging from 12% to 25%. Export volumes rose 14.2% to 16.9 thousand tons (3.5 billion rubles), with new shipments launched to the UAE alongside existing markets in the CIS, Mongolia, and China. Logic of Milk also introduced over 60 new products and invested in automation and production expansion across its 13 factories.

In 2025, EcoNiva Group increased its gross milk yield by 7% to 1.45 million tons of raw milk, with milk yield per fodder cow rising from 31.7 to 33.1 kg per day in physical weight. The group expanded its cattle population by 1%, commissioning the new Penevichi livestock complex with a capacity of 40,000 tons of raw milk annually. Despite an 8% decline in finished dairy product output to 285,400 tons, EcoNiva doubled curd production capacity and introduced new products like lactose-free milk and High Focus milk drink. The company also grew its retail presence with 23 new branded stores and expanded exports of cheeses and skimmed milk powder. Additionally, the group harvested 1.24 million tons of commercial crops, a 15% increase over 2024, fully meeting its livestock feed requirements.

On February 18, 2026, prices of key agri-food products including poultry, eggs, tilapia fish, tomatoes, beans, oil, and white cheese rose compared to the previous day, according to data from the Global and Local Prices Portal linked to the Information Center of the Council of Ministers. Additionally, prices for iron and cement, important for construction, also increased. These changes were observed across major markets such as Obour, reflecting a broad upward trend in essential food and related commodity prices in Egypt.