*Overview of the best according to the editors of Healthy Food Near Me. About selection criteria. This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
Milk is a product that many families consume every day, both children and adults drink it. That is why it is so important that milk is not only tasty, but also healthy, that it meets quality standards and safety requirements. SimpleRule experts have compiled for you a list of companies that can be considered the best producers and suppliers of milk in our country. When forming the rating, the following factors were taken into account:
How long the company has been producing dairy products, experience in food production.
Brand reputation with consumers.
Composition of dairy products.
Product safety, results of independent studies.
The ratio of the cost of packaging milk and the volume of containers.
User reviews on how tasty the milk is, whether it has a characteristic natural smell and color.
Rating of the best milk producers
| Nomination | Place | Manufacturer | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating of the best milk producers | 1 | Asenievskaya farm | 5.0 |
| 2 | Prostokvashino | 4.9 | |
| 3 | Vkusnoteevo | 4.8 | |
| 4 | It rained | 4.7 | |
| 5 | Sarafanovo | 4.6 | |
| 6 | House in the village | 4.5 | |
| 7 | Vologzhanka | 4.4 | |
| 8 | Ecomilk | 4.3 |
Asenievskaya farm
Rating: 5.0
The first place in the ranking is occupied by the Asenievskaya Farm brand, which was founded in 1956 on the basis of the Moskva exemplary collective farm. The company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of dairy, sour-milk products, in particular whole drinking milk with a fat content of 3,4-6%. The brand sells only pure, high-quality natural products that do not contain chemical components, GMOs. In production, modern technologies are used, thanks to which all the useful properties of raw materials are preserved.
Milk produced by the Asenievskaya Farm brand is obtained from cows that are raised in an ecologically clean area of the Kaluga Region. Animals do not consume antibiotics, fattening stimulants, hormonal preparations and other additives harmful to the end consumer. All food products undergo strict control at all stages of production, comply with GOST, are produced in convenient modern packaging, and have a pleasant natural taste of real cow’s milk.
Asenievskaya Farm is a full member of the Union of Milk Producers. The company is a member of the state program for the development of agriculture. She was repeatedly awarded with diplomas. In particular, the company has a gold medal and a diploma “Product of the Year 2015” of the international professional tasting competition for food and beverages received for milk. Consumer reviews coincide with the opinions of experts, the milk of the Asenyevskaya Farm brand is considered very tasty and healthy.
Advantages
“Old” proven company.
Modern production.
The production is located in an ecologically clean place.
Excellent conditions for keeping and feeding cows.
Quality control and product safety at all stages, from water treatment and fodder for the herd, ending with the release of finished goods.
Excellent organoleptic qualities of milk.
Compliance of food products with GOST.
The company is the winner of competitions, a member of the Union of Milk Producers.
Disadvantages
Relatively high cost of milk – for a package of 0.9 liters. you will have to pay 80-100 rubles.
Prostokvashino
Rating: 4.9
The second place in our rating is occupied by Prostokvashino, one of the largest brands of dairy products in Russia. The brand owner is Danone, the trademark was registered in 2002. The first plant where the production of dairy products began was the Petmol plant in St. Petersburg. Already in 2004, the brand became national, production expanded and was carried out at most Unimilk factories. In 2009, the Prostokvashino brand received the prestigious Brand of the Year award according to the Effie Awards Russia. In 2010, the company entered the top ten best consumer brands in Russia, according to Forbes magazine.
To date, the brand has 168 selected farms in Russia, milk is taken from more than 180000 cows. The employees of the company feed the animals exclusively with natural feed, the diet changes 5 times a year, depending on the needs of the cows. Farm workers take care of the health and comfort of pets every day. The level of “well-being” of cows is assessed by 34 parameters. Milk turns out to be tasty and healthy, it passes 65 quality and safety checks. Most consumers rate the taste, color and smell of Prostokvashino brand products at 5 points out of 5, leaving only positive feedback about them.
Advantages
Reliable brand.
Solid reputation as a manufacturer.
Excellent conditions for keeping cows.
Milk is natural, does not contain preservatives, vegetable fat or antibiotics.
Milk undergoes numerous quality and safety checks.
Milk is tasted by experts every day, therefore it has consistently high organoleptic characteristics.
The cost of a bottle of milk with a fat content of 3,4-4,5% and a volume of 930 ml. – about 60 rubles.
Disadvantages
Not identified.
Vkusnoteevo
Rating: 4.8
The third place in the rating is occupied by the Vkusnoteevo brand of dairy products. It is part of the agro-industrial holding “Molvest”, which is a producer and processor of milk. The holding ranks third in terms of raw milk processing in Russia. “Vkusnoteevo” is a national brand, whose products are produced at the Voronezh Dairy Plant. The plant has more than 30 years of history.
The basis of the high quality of food products of the Vkusnoteevo brand is its own agricultural land of 56000 hectares, enterprises for the cultivation and production of premium organic feed. As well as modern dairy farms with a total livestock of more than 28 animals, high-tech processing enterprises. The high quality of feed allows the company to maintain the same natural and fresh taste of milk all year round, which is confirmed by consumer feedback. The process of milk quality control is divided into three stages: upon receipt of raw materials, during production, and upon export of finished goods to the warehouse. Products of the Vkusnoteevo brand, including milk, have repeatedly won diplomas and medals at the WorldFood and PRODEXPO exhibitions. The brand “Vkusnoteevo” is the organizer of various holidays, is engaged in charity work.
Advantages
One of the largest milk producers in Russia.
Own production of quality feed.
Own farms.
The high-protein diet is calculated individually for each cow breed.
modern processing plants.
Strict quality control and product safety at every stage of production.
Natural taste, color and smell of milk.
High degree of consumer confidence.
The cost of milk is 3,2% fat with a container volume of 900 ml. – 68 rubles.
Disadvantages
Not found.
It rained
Rating: 4.7
The fourth position in our rating is occupied by the Valio company, which is the Russian division of the Finnish concern of the same name, one of the largest producers of dairy products in Finland. On the local market, Valio processes 86% of the milk produced in the country. In Russia, the brand is engaged in the production and sale of food products, which are manufactured at its own factory in the village of Ershovo, as well as at partner enterprises.
A distinctive feature of the Valio brand is the observance of the high corporate standards of the parent company, which are the same for all industries. The standards affect absolutely all aspects of the manufacture of dairy products – from the quality of raw materials and requirements for the production process, to the quality, safety and taste of the finished product. Milk suppliers for the production of dairy products under the Valio brand are selected very carefully and scrupulously. To date, only a few farms in the Leningrad and Yaroslavl regions have passed the appropriate certification.
Valio milk is distinguished by its excellent taste, pleasant smell of real fresh milk. Brand products receive good consumer reviews, and are in high demand in Russia.
Advantages
The largest Finnish manufacturer of dairy products.
Raw materials meet the highest quality standards, are selected from the best dairy farms in Russia, which have passed special certification.
Milk is natural, does not contain impurities, GMOs, antibiotics and hormones.
Milk “Valio” belongs to the variety “Elite”.
Milk has an excellent natural taste and smell.
Milk undergoes ultra-pasteurization procedure, thanks to which it can be stored for 2-3 days after opening the package.
The assortment of drinking milk of the Valio brand includes products with different fat mass fractions of 0%, 1,5%, 2,5%, 3,2% and with natural fat content from 3,5 to 4,5%.
Convenient modern packaging.
Disadvantages
The relatively high cost of milk – more than 110 rubles for a package of 1000 grams with a fat content of 1,5%.
Not available for sale in all stores.
Sarafanovo
Rating: 4.6
On the fifth step of our rating is the milk producer “Sarafanovo”. The brand’s products are manufactured at the Nesvizh baby food plant, which is located in the Republic of Belarus. Milk is sold exclusively in X5 Retail Group supermarkets and hypermarkets, that is, in Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, Karusel. Food products of the brand “Sarafanovo” belong to the category “Extra” and “Highest grade”.
Modern technologies have been introduced at the plant, which allow processing milk sparingly and carefully, preserving its natural taste and natural beneficial properties. The raw material is filtered through ceramic membranes that retain all microorganisms present in it. Therefore, high temperatures are not used for pasteurization, which allows you to keep the taste of real fresh country milk without the taste of boiling.
Reviews of milk from the brand “Sarafanovo” are mostly positive, users praise the fat content, taste, smell, texture. But there are consumers who do not like this product for one reason or another.
Advantages
The manufacturer uses modern technology.
Milk is produced from raw materials of the highest grade.
Pasteurization at low temperatures.
Good consistency, no lumps.
Most consumers praise the taste and smell of milk and dairy products.
Mass fraction of fat – 3,4-4%, whole milk, suitable for feeding children of preschool and school age.
Not a bad price (compared to competitors) – 64 rubles per 930 ml. milk 2,5% fat.
Long shelf life.
The product is available, sold in many supermarkets.
Disadvantages
Some consumers complain that milk has a strange “chalky” taste and unpleasant smell.
Products are manufactured in the Republic of Belarus, from where they are transported, but it is not known whether the rules and regulations are observed during transportation.
House in the village
Rating: 4.5
The next position in our ranking of milk producers is occupied by the Domik v derevne brand, which is part of the Wimm-Bill-Dann holding, which entered the Russian market in 1997. The company assures consumers that all products are made exclusively from natural cow’s milk, dry raw materials are not used. Milk brand “House in the village” has a taste “like in childhood”, while it is stored for a long time. Long-term storage is provided by a special raw material processing technology, which involves short-term heating of milk to a very high temperature. Vitamins and beneficial properties of natural raw materials are preserved.
Products of the trade mark “House in the village” repeatedly received various awards. For example, in 2010 the company received the title “Product of the Year”, and in three nominations at once, one of which is just “Ultra-Pasteurized Milk”. In 2011, the manufacturer received medals and the Grand Prix of the All-Russian tasting competition “Dairy Success”. The trademark occupies the first lines in the status ratings, was awarded the “100 Best Goods of Russia” award. It is also included in the list of the most valuable brands of the Russian Federation in the Interbrand catalog. According to Forbes magazine, this manufacturer is in the TOP-10 largest Russian TM.
Advantages
One of the “oldest” milk producers in Russia.
Good reputation of the company among consumers.
In the production of milk, advanced ultra-pasteurization technologies are used.
Long shelf life.
Powdered milk is not used, the sign “100% natural” is present on each package.
The brand regularly receives various awards for the taste and quality of its food products.
A relatively small price – for 950 grams of 3,2% milk you need to pay 67 rubles.
Disadvantages
On the net you can find negative reviews about the quality (taste, aroma, texture) of milk.
Vologzhanka
Rating: 4.4
The penultimate place in our rating is occupied by products of the Vologzhanka trademark. Milk is produced at the Vologda Dairy Plant, which is the largest food enterprise in the northwest of the country. The company’s production facilities can process more than 300 tons of milk per day. The raw materials are natural, of high quality and excellent organoleptic properties, no preservatives are added to it. Thanks to this, the products of the Vologzhanka manufacturer are known and loved not only in the regional center, but also beyond its borders.
Milk “Vologzhanka” repeatedly passed independent examinations and tests. As a result of the tests, it was found that the product of this manufacturer meets the safety requirements for verified microbiological and physico-chemical parameters. Since 1997, Vologzhanka brand products have been regularly receiving awards, medals, diplomas, cups and certificates of honor. For example, awards for “Real Vologda Product”, “For outstanding achievements in the dairy industry named after. N. V. Vereshchagin”, a gold medal for “Pasteurized Whole Milk Choice” in the competition “Best Product-2018”. Consumer reviews about Vologzhanka milk are mostly positive, children and adults drink it with pleasure.
Advantages
Reliable Russian manufacturer with extensive experience in the food industry.
The product contains a sufficient amount of proteins and fats.
Good quality milk.
Milk is pasteurized in compliance with all technologies.
The product does not contain vegetable fats and milk powder.
Color, texture, as well as taste and smell meet the established quality standards and consumer preferences.
The product keeps well.
Excellent price – 67 rubles per 1 liter of milk 3,2% fat.
Disadvantages
Presence of traces of antibiotics in milk.
The ratio of calcium and phosphorus is not typical for natural dairy products. Since there is more phosphorus than usual, experts do not exclude the presence of added phosphates in the composition of products.
Ecomilk
Rating: 4.3
At the last step of the rating is the trademark “Ecomilk” – one of the largest companies in Russia, which since 1999 has been specializing in the production of milk and other dairy, sour-milk products. The milk production process takes place at the Ozeretsky Dairy Plant, which is equipped with its own ECO laboratory. Thanks to this, the manufacturer has the opportunity to strictly control the safety and quality of their products at all stages of production without exception. The closed cycle of equipment operation implies the minimum participation of the “human factor” in the production of dairy products – errors, according to the manufacturer, are excluded.
The production facilities of the Ozeretsk Dairy Plant are equipped with modern European equipment. The maximum automation of the process allows maintaining not only the high quality of food products, but also a large volume of deliveries. And manufacturability makes it possible to preserve all the useful properties of milk. The goods of the manufacturer “Ecomilk” were repeatedly awarded with diplomas and medals. Consumers also speak positively about the milk of this company, leaving laudatory reviews online about its excellent taste and aroma.
Advantages
The largest Russian manufacturer of dairy products.
Great experience.
High tech equipment.
Own laboratory providing full-scale control of quality and safety of goods.
Natural composition, no foreign impurities in milk.
According to the results of the examination, Roskontrol recommends milk “Ekomilk” 3,2%.
Convenient modern packaging.
Disadvantages
The manufacturer’s products are not sold in all supermarkets, it is difficult to find.
Relatively high cost – milk 2,5% with a container volume of 1000 ml. will cost more than 100 rubles.
Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.