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Dairy Market Concentration Fuels Cottage Cheese Shortage and Cost of Living Debate in Israel

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דווח לראשונה בCalcalist · Jul 19, 2026

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A cottage cheese shortage in Israel has renewed concerns over the dairy market's high concentration, dominated by Tnuva controlling 75% of sales. This dominance causes supply disruptions to quickly become widespread shortages, while critics say it also enables price hikes and product discontinuations. Government reforms to increase competition have stalled amid opposition, raising fears of future crises.

01Tnuva controls about 75% of Israel's cottage cheese market, causing supply vulnerabilities.
02Recent cottage cheese shortage highlights risks of market concentration in dairy sector.
03Dominant producers influence prices and consumer options by discontinuing cheaper products.
04Government reforms to increase competition faced opposition and were not implemented.
05Critics say past measures failed to reduce market concentration or ease cost of living.
06Industry warns future shortages or price hikes are likely without market diversification.

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