Cottage cheese disappears from shelves — Israel urgently changes market rules
Against the backdrop of a shortage of cottage cheese and a number of other dairy products, the Israeli Ministry of Economy announced new measures aimed at increasing supply and curbing prices. The ministry expanded the…
Assessment
A shortage of cottage cheese and other dairy products has prompted Israel's Economy Ministry to lift import quotas, adding 3,000 tons of duty free cheese through 2026. The move aims to increase supply and curb prices by intensifying competition. Whether importers can quickly fill the gap and pass savings to consumers will determine if the measure succeeds.