Milk Production in Venezuela: A Marginal Impact on Industries
Sourse: dairynews.today
Only 14% of Venezuela's milk production is directed towards industrial processing, posing challenges and opportunities for local producers.
In Venezuela, a mere 14% of the milk produced reaches industrial processors, with a significant 86% being converted into artisanal cheeses. Andrés Kowalski, the president of the National Dairy Circuit Observatory, highlights that much of the country's milk production, 65%, occurs in border states. The limited industrial engagement is partially due to fluctuating prices dictated by supply and demand, where rainy seasons lead to a decrease in prices due to increased milk supply.
Notably, only half of the industrially processed milk ends up as milk powder, representing just 7% of total production. The reliance on informal artisanal cheesemaking poses both a challenge and an opportunity for local dairy farmers, who would otherwise struggle to distribute their produce effectively.
Notably, only half of the industrially processed milk ends up as milk powder, representing just 7% of total production. The reliance on informal artisanal cheesemaking poses both a challenge and an opportunity for local dairy farmers, who would otherwise struggle to distribute their produce effectively.
