The independent cheese manufacturer Bergader expects turnover of €350m in 2026 (up 6 per cent; 2025: €330m) and sales of 39,000 tons (up 8 per cent; 2025: 36,000 tonn). Driver of the business issoft cheese with a 12 per cent increase in sales volume (estimated for 2026: 19,000 tons; 2025: 17,000 tons). One reason for the encouraging sales trend is likely to be that Bergader has passed on the reduced milk prices – in other words, it has lowered its prices. Germany remains the cheese manufacturer’s most important market, whilst the export share remains stable at 30 per cent.