VOICED : Cheese shortage in Russia after Putin embargo on EU dairy

The Russian embargo on EU dairy products, announced by Vladimir Putin in response to EU sanctions over the Ukraine crisis, has led to a significant rise in cheese prices. The embargo has forced Russian cheese shops and supermarkets to seek alternative suppliers, with Switzerland becoming a major source. This has resulted in price increases, particularly for Swiss cheese and Parmesan. The embargo has also opened the Russian market to cheese from Serbia, Tunisia, and Israel, though these sources cannot fully replace the EU imports. Consequently, local dairy production in Russia has surged, with farms increasing their milk processing to meet demand.

What was the reason behind the increase in cheese prices in Russia?

How much has the price of Parmesan cheese increased due to the embargo?

Which countries have benefited from the Russian dairy embargo?

What changes have occurred in milk processing on the farm north of Moscow?

What concerns do producers have regarding the future of the cheese market?