From 2014 to 2018, the export of baker's yeast from Russia grew from 3,000 tons to 30,700 tons, according to an BusinesStat analysis. In 2014, baker's yeast exports accounted for 2.9% of domestic output (23.5% in 2018). 
The sowing campaign continues in Omsk region. As of May 13, spring crops were planted on an area of 209,700 hectares (in 2018, 19,300 hectares).
Russia not only caught up, but also overtook the US on cheap chicken: the difference in prices for Russian and the US poultry meat in recent years has reached a record level. "According to official statistics, in 2018, the average retail price in the United States was $ 3.2 per kilogram, and in Russia - $ 2.1", Andrei Dalnov said, chief analyst at Cherkizovo Group (one of the largest Russian meat and meat products producers). 
On May 14, the participants of the training seminar within the Network Intensive University STI "20.35" approached the practical stage of the implementation of their projects and became acquainted with business modeling. The event was held at the Omsk State Agrarian University (Omsky Biocluster member). 
In the second half of April, the Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Products of Animal and Plant Origin, Fodder and Environmental Objects of the Omsk Reference Center of the Rosselkhoznadzor (Omsky Biocluster member) received 283 samples with which 1260 studies were conducted. As a result, five samples of inappropriate regulatory documentation were identified. 
Head of US Food Company Tyson Foods Inc. Noel White warns of possible growth in world meat prices after China killed tens of millions of pigs infected with ASF. 
On May 10, the decision of the US President’s Administration to increase from 10% to 25% of import duties on Chinese goods for a total of $ 200 billion came into force. On May 5, these actions were announced by US President Donald Trump, explaining this decision by the fact that trade and economic negotiations with China, the next round of which is being held on May 9-10, are moving "very slowly."
According to the monitoring of the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2018, the industrial production of cheese in Russia grew by 2.5%, to 472,600 tons. At the same time, Q1 2019 shows even greater dynamics in cheeses. In January-March, 115,600 tons of domestic cheese were produced, which is 10.5% more than last year.