Oryol Region's Cheese Boom Outpaces Local Appetites in 2025
Cheese production in Russia's Oryol Region has risen sharply in 2025. Local factories turned out 15,600 metric tons in the first eleven months, a notable increase from the previous year. Despite this growth, residents still consume far less than health guidelines suggest.
Seven enterprises in the Oryol Region boosted cheese output to 15,600 metric tons between January and November 2025. This figure marks a jump from 12,400 metric tons produced in the same period of 2024. The region's factories have clearly expanded their capacity.
Yet local consumption remains low. On average, each resident eats about 7.6 kg of cheese and brined cheese annually, or roughly 630 grams per month. Nutritionists, however, recommend a daily intake of 30–50 grams—equivalent to 900–1,500 grams monthly. The gap between actual and advised consumption is significant.
No details have emerged about how the extra production from 2025 will be distributed within the region or beyond.
The Oryol Region now produces more cheese than before, but local eating habits have not kept pace. With output rising and consumption lagging, the surplus may need to find buyers elsewhere. Officials have yet to outline plans for the additional supply.
