6,000 tonnes more mozzarella produced in 2022

In 2022, Belgian dairy farms produced about 9% or 6,000 tonnes more mozzarella than in 2021. This is what emerged from the new results of Statbel, the Belgian statistical office. Mozzarella is getting ahead of classic Gouda, of which 17% or about 2,000 tonnes less was produced. In total Belgian dairy production, drinking milk, milk drinks and fresh dairy products remain the leading category in production volumes.

Compared to 2021 also, goat's cheese production has recovered with a 33% increase, while condensed milk and whey fell by 26%. Compared to the last five years (2017-2021), there is an increase for skimmed milk powder (24%), farm butter (15%) and fresh dairy products (7%) and a decrease for drinking milk (-4%).

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