Top 5 producers of farm cheeses in Ukraine in 2026

ZINKA topped the ranking of farm cheese producers in Ukraine in 2026, surpassing Babyni Kozy by 0.55 points. The top five includes this year's selection of soft cheese brands and features cheesemakers who work with goat or cow's milk. This is reported by Ukrainian Business Award.

Farm cheese producers in Ukraine: the top five of the 2026 rating

1. ZINKA

ZINKA took first place with a score of 15.82 points. The brand specializes in goat cheeses. The assortment includes soft Buch de Chevré with white mold and semi-hard cheese with mustard. A set of several types of goat Gouda allows for comparison in one tasting.

2. Babyni Kozy

The family farm Babyni Kozy scored 15.26 points. The farm raises Saanen goats and makes cheese from its own milk. Young cheese in balls in oil is suitable for appetizers, while the nutty Shevret, aged from two to six months, can be served on a cheese plate.

3. Selys'ka Cheese Factory

The Selys'ka Cheese Factory from Nyzhne Selyshche in Transcarpathia scored 13.15 points. Here, soft Khust and semi-hard Selys'kyi and Nartsys Karpat are produced. The cheese heads are brined and aged in the cellar. For those who usually choose Ukrainian hard cheeses, Nartsys Karpat offers the chance to try an aged Transcarpathian variety.

4. Honest Cheese

Honest Cheese took fourth place with 11.45 points. The cheese factory works with farm cow's milk. The assortment includes burrata for salads, halloumi for grilling, and raclette for melting, so cheese can be paired with specific dishes.

5. Doobro Farm

Doobro Farm from the village of Ivky in Kyiv Oblast closed the top five with 8.52 points. Among its products is goat cheese Van Lav with lavender and tasting sets of several varieties. The farm also produces yogurts. A separate ranking of milk brands shows who leads in another category of dairy products.