The Lebanese dairy sector has grown and diversified throughout the years, proving its economic standing as a key player in the agro-industrial sector. The dairy industry extends from small family-owned businesses to sizeable well-established firms. Foreign and institutional investors have entered the market, advertising has inflated, and competition is fierce.Several dairy farms date back centuries, showing how trade is passed on from generation to the next.
Dairy has long been a part of the Bekaa Valley’s history, known as Lebanon’s dairy basin. The Bekaa governorate is home to extensive dairy farming, covering 44% of the country’s total farming land. Nearly 75%-80% of Lebanon’s cows, 45% of goats and 35% of sheep are raised in the region, which produces 188 tons of milk a day. The Bekaa region has 1,500 dairy cow farmers for over 18,000 cows, and approximately 150 creameries with a predominance of small traditional dairy operations…
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