Project Title: Improvement of Traditional Cheese Production in Northern Montenegro

Donor: EU – IPA “Operational Programme Human Resources Development 2012–2013”

Project Value: EUR 20,385.19

Donor Contribution: EUR 16,104.30

Implementation Period: 02 September 2016 – 02 December 2017

General Objective: Transfer of knowledge aimed at improving production and valorization of traditional dairy products.

Specific Objective: Create added value in cheese and other dairy production through cooperation between academia and small dairy producers in the fields of safety, quality improvement, and product standardization.

Results Achieved:

• Increased producer capacities in milk and dairy product safety and quality within the production chain.
• Introduction of standards in cheese production – improved production conditions and preparation for complex future requirements.
• Improved technology while preserving traditional cheese-making methods and introducing new products.
• Establishment of marketing systems for milk and dairy producers – increased product competitiveness.