Manufacturers Association: The dairy industry has invested NIS 48 million this year in equipment, technologies and new cheese products.
The Manufacturers Association of Israel reports that Israelis have spent NIS 35 million on dairy products for the Shavuot holiday which falls on Wednesday, 8% more than last year. Consumption of soft cheeses is up 30%.
The Manufacturers Association says that the dairy industry has invested NIS 48 million this year on equipment, technologies and in the development of new cheese products. More than 30 new dairy products have been launched for the holiday, including a 5% “Symphony” brand goat feta cheese, cookies, sweet white cheese filling for blintzes and pies, a white cheese with grilled peppers, a Galilee brand goat cheese, and sheep’s yogurt.
The Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce reports that dairy product sales last week were 70% above the weekly average. Sales of a sweet shamenet were up 187%, mozzarella sales were up 169%, and sales of white cheese spreads were up 105%.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes.co.il - on May 21, 2007
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