Challenging dairy year ahead-Teagasc Ireland
Weaker milk prices, elevated costs and global market uncertainty mean that Irish dairy farmers are facing into a more challenging year in 2026. That’s according to Dr. Emma Dillon, Senior Research Officer and Economist with the Teagasc National Farm Survey who addressed the recent Teagasc Outlook 2026 Conference, and presented a paper co-authored with Trevor Donnellan,…
USDA’s $12B Relief Includes $50M for Dairy Risk Mgmt
President Donald J. Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (AR), Senator Deb Fischer (NE), Senator John Hoeven (ND), Representative Austin Scott (GA), and farmers from Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas today announced the U.S. Department…
Zisk 2026 Dairy Forecast: Where Profits Will Be Won and Lost
The latest Zisk projections for 2026 highlight a complex landscape for global dairy profitability — a year where not all producers will share equally in financial success. While many operators expect a profitable year ahead, the dynamics of milk pricing, cost control, risk management and component values will determine who gains and who falls behind….
Why the global milk business needs a structural shake-up
The New Zealand dairy stalwart Fonterra has sold its consumer dairy-brands (milk, butter, cheese) — including “Anchor” and “Mainland Cheese” — to French agribusiness giant Lactalis in late October 2025, in a deal approved by 88% of its 8,265 farmer-shareholders. This move delivered a substantial windfall — roughly NZ$400,000 per farmer — but also signals…
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…