DAIRY PRODUCTS PRICES SOAR BY 12,2% IN ARMENIA
October 2, 2013 – 15:13 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – A 12,2% inflation for dairy products was posted in
Armenia in September 2013, with the price growth in September totaling
0,3% against August results.
The National Statistical Service of Armenia revealed the following
figures for September 2013 against the August prices: a 0,4% increase
was posted for yogurt prices with prices for Lori, Chanakh and Cheddar
cheeses growing by 0,4%, 1,2% and 6% respectively.
In January-August 2013, cheese production in Armenia dropped by 2,4%
against the 2012 results to total 11 957 tons. 1 849 tons of cheese
were manufactured in August.
Over the reporting period, milk production totaled 265,1 million
liters, growing by 4.6% against the 2012 results. Curds and yogurt
production increased by 23,1% and 10,5% to total 276,5 and 164,2 tons
respectively; sour cream production grew by 17,9% to total 2 499 tons.
At present, over 70 cheese manufacturing companies are operating in
Armenia, with over 25 sorts of cheese produced in the country.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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