Milk and Cream are the Most Popular Dairy Products for Children in the Russian Market.

In 2006-2007, the sales volume of dairy products for baby food in Russia was steadily increasing. Although, in 2008 the sales increase changed by decrease, which was caused by the boom in prices for the main product groups in the baby food sector.  

Since 2009 the sales volume of dairy products for baby food has revived the growth. The gaining market is explained not only by the increase in the consumer share, but also by changing responsible consumption of baby food. Parents purchase ready-to-eat manufactured products and trust the quality of the products more often.

Milk and cream are the most popular dairy products for children in the Russian market. In 2010, the share of dairy products for baby food accounted for 65% of the total sales volume of dairy produce for baby food. Cultured milk products and curd for children accounted for 17.5% for each product category of the total sales volume.