India says dairy sector will stay out if EU wants FTA
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday that India would not be able to strike a free trade agreement deal with the European Union if the bloc kept insisting on seeking access to India’s dairy industry. A report by Reuters quoted Goyal as saying, “A trade deal could be concluded swiftly if sensitivities were respected on both…
EU Backs Danish Climate-Friendly Dairy with Aid
The European Commission has approved the injection of around 53 million euros ($59 million) in a Danish scheme aimed at supporting a more climate-friendly dairy production. The scheme is aimed at supporting livestock farmers in the reduction of methane emissions, according to a statement issued by the European Commission on Friday. It will contribute to…
Dairy Milk, Oreo maker Mondelez slapped with $366mn antitrust fine
Mondelez, the maker of Oreo, Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate and Toblerone, has been slapped with a fine of €337.5 million ($366 million) by the European Union on Thursday (May 23), its ninth-largest antitrust fine. This development comes at a time when food costs are a major concern for European households. The fine has been imposed…
Impact of wet weather on EU dairy market outlook
As wet weather continues, it is expected to have a negative impact on the dairy market outlook, according to global dairy analyst for Rabobank, Richard Scheper. Due to current field conditions, the country is expected to accumulate lower milk output in 2024, according to Scheper. Scheper spoke to Agriland at the Bord Bia Dairy Markets Seminar today…
EU dairy product availability: supplies tightened in Q4
Key points: Lower production and improved exports drove available supplies lower Exports to China improved for butter and cheese Demand from MENA, US and China boosted EU exports EU dairy product availability continued on a downward trajectory in Q4 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Declines in production and improved exports tightened supplies….
Milk production growth comes to a standstill in 2022
EU farms produced an estimated 160.0 million tonnes of raw milk in 2022, indicating a year-on-year decrease of 0.3 million tonnes. This relative stability contrasted with the steady growth in production since 2010. The vast majority of raw milk (149.9 million tonnes) was delivered to dairies, the rest being used directly on farms. It was used to produce a range…
Milk production fell in the EU in 2022 – FAO
The continued decline in cow numbers combined with high temperatures last year resulted in a fractional fall in milk production in the EU during 2022, according to latest analysis. The latest Dairy Market Review published by the Food And Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) highlights that a lack of rain and inflationary pressures…
EU milk makers eye Thailand exit over Oceania rivals’
European milk producers have called on the Thai government to cut tariffs on dairy imports or face job losses and an exodus of operations Some have already called it quits and shut down long-established factories, while others are considering a move elsewhere in Asean European milk producers based in Thailand have called on Bangkok to cut its…
Top 10 Best Dairy Farming Companies In Europe 2023
Dairy farming is the process of breeding and raising dairy cows for the production of milk, which is used to make various dairy products such as butter, cheese, and yogurt. Dairy farming is an important sector of agriculture and plays a vital role in food production, both in Europe and globally. Here are some key points…
Russia’s dairy concerns over new sanctions
The Russian dairy industry association, Soyzmoloko, has called the government to refrain from a ban on the entry of European trucks, which is being discussed by Russian and Belarusian authorities. On 8 April 2022, the EU adopted the fifth round of sanctions which introduced new sectoral measures targeting Russia and Belarus, including a full ban…