Price of Milk Products to Increase From May 1

Bhubaneswar: The price of various dairy products will increase from May 1. The costs will increase following the hike in milk prices by various dairy firms.

From May 1, the price of cheese, paneer, and khoa is going to increase by Rs 20 to 30 per kg. Presently, paneer is available at Rs 225 per kg. It will be sold at Rs 255 with a hike of Rs 30 per kg. Similarly, cheese is sold at Rs 175, while it will increase by Rs 20.

The Cuttack district dairy product traders Association informed that the decision to hike the price of dairy products was taken after OMFED increased the price of milk.

On the other hand, the traders association said another major reason for the rising prices of cattle feed in the market.