Raw-milk prices in Europe hit 5-yr low; ripple effect looms
European raw-milk prices have plunged to their lowest in five years, as oversupply and weak demand weigh on dairy markets across the region. According to recent data from DCA Market Intelligence B.V., benchmark prices for unprocessed milk have slipped below € 25 per 100 kg, a level not seen since 2020. The downturn is not…
Global food prices ease; FAO dairy index slips — impact looms
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 137.5 points in November, down 4.4 points (3.1 percent) from October and 2.4 points (1.7 percent) from its value a year ago. International dairy prices fell for the fifth consecutive month, with declines recorded across all major dairy commodities. The continued easing stemmed from rising milk production and abundant export supplies in…
Coca-Cola expands push into dairy sector via Fairlife
Fairlife — the dairy arm of Coca-Cola — is gearing up for rapid expansion of its value-added dairy business as demand for high-protein, low-sugar milk and protein products grows globally. Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey recently confirmed at a major investor conference that once new capacity comes online, Fairlife plans to diversify further with new flavours,…
What the global “Wall of Milk” means — recent developments
What the global “Wall of Milk” means — recent developments Global milk production across major dairy-exporting regions has surged in 2025. According to an analysis cited by DairyHerd, year-to-date (through July) output among the top export markets is up by about 1% compared to 2024, adding approximately 3.7 billion pounds of milk to global supply….
Indian Dairy: Demand and supply developments AHDB research
Population and economic growth driving India’s milk consumption by 3.1% per capita, per year. Milk production is also expected to see strong growth of 3.6% p.a. between 2025 and 2034 as the national herd grows, and efficiencies improve. The Indian dairy sector is currently largely fragmented but experiencing huge developments and modernisation. A young, growing…
From farm gate to plate: Fonterra’s chef community
Our foodservice business, anchored by the globally respected Anchor Food Professionals (AFP) brand, succeeds because of the passion, innovation, skill and creativity of our people. And at the centre of it all are our chefs. Fonterra has a global team of 70 chefs, with 51 based in China. In China, our Customer‑Led Chefs not only…
Lenovo Supports Dairy Producer Yili Group in AI Solutions
China’s Yili Group is a global force in the dairy industry, ranking among the Global Dairy Top 5 and has sustained the top position in Asia for twelve consecutive years. Yili operates 15 R&D and innovation centers and 81 production bases worldwide with products sold in over 60 countries and regions. Today, through digital intelligence technologies, the company focuses…
GDT Index Falls 4.3% — Powder Slide Rattles Markets 2025
Global dairy markets turned distinctly bearish in the 393rd Global Dairy Trade (GDT) event, where the GDT Price Index dropped 4.3%, pulling the weighted average winning price down to around USD 3,507 per tonne. The auction moved nearly 34,282 tonnes, confirming that today’s decline was driven by meaningful trading volume rather than thin-market volatility. The…
UK Milk Prices Drop as Oversupply Pressures Dairy Farmers
In a fresh sign of stress in Europe’s dairy markets, two major UK milk processors — Arla Foods and Müller Milk & Ingredients — have announced cuts to their farm-gate milk prices, citing a surge in global and European milk supply that continues to outpace retail and industrial demand. Starting 1 December 2025, Arla will…
Dairy industry hits back as drinks levy expands to milk drinks
In a controversial policy shift, the government decided to extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) to include milk-based drinks such as flavored milks, yogurt drinks, bottled milkshakes and similar pre-packaged dairy beverages. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from industry representatives. Provision Trade Federation (PTF), which represents many food-processing and dairy-related firms in the…