Dairy Industry

The state will provide direct support to the dairy sector for the first time to lower prices for goat and sheep cheeses. The agreement between the Ministry of Finance and farmers includes 24 million NIS in annual subsidies.

Ezra (Gad) Cohen, founder of Gad Dairies, discusses his business journey, the company's IPO, and future growth strategies. Despite his initial reluctance to go public, he took the step to fund a new, centralized production facility.

The company's revenue grew by approximately 10% to 210 million shekels, while retail activity drove improved profitability. A decrease in milk prices and the weakening of the euro contributed to cost reductions alongside continued expansion into new areas.