
Israel: Leading supermarket chain Shufersal has removed popular dairy products from Tnuva from its shelves following a dispute over price increases, highlighting rising tensions in the dairy supply chain amid cost-of-living pressures. According to the retailer, Tnuva implemented the price hike unilaterally without coordination, despite requests to delay the increase until after the Shavuot holiday due to the ongoing security situation and consumer burden.
Shufersal stated it could not approve the increase, after which Tnuva halted supply of affected products, leading to the removal of well-known brands such as “Piraeus” and “Yoplait Fruit” from store shelves, with the retailer warning of expected shortages and apologising to customers for the inconvenience. (Israel National News)
The development comes as regulated dairy prices in Israel are also set to rise, with the Ministry of Agriculture announcing a 1.05% increase effective May 1 based on periodic price calculations, further intensifying pricing pressures across the market.
The dispute underscores growing friction between retailers and dairy producers over pricing strategies, as inflation, regulatory adjustments, and consumer affordability concerns reshape dynamics within Israel’s dairy sector.
Source: Dairynews7x7 5 May, 2026 Read full story here
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