Ghana Tops Global Milk Price Rankings
A global comparison of retail milk prices has revealed that Ghana has the highest milk prices in the world, significantly outpacing other major economies. According to the latest data, South Korea ranks second at $3.42 per litre, followed closely by the United States at $3.31, highlighting a sharp price disparity across regions. The findings underline…
Fonterra Lifts Outlook Amid Middle East Risks
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has raised its full-year earnings guidance to 50–65 NZ cents per share, up from the earlier 45–65 NZ cents, reflecting improved global commodity prices, strong margins and disciplined cost control despite rising geopolitical uncertainties. The company reported a 3% increase in half-year profit to NZ$750 million for the six months…
Dairy stocks face margin squeeze in CY26
Dairy companies including Dodla Dairy and Hatsun Agro Products are likely to witness margin pressure in calendar year 2026 (CY26) due to rising input costs, according to ICICI Securities. The brokerage highlighted that milk procurement prices have surged by ₹3–4 per litre in Q4FY26, driven by a weaker-than-expected flush season, higher butter exports, lower domestic…
Global Dairy Commodity Prices Show Signs of Rally
Global dairy commodity prices have shown a rally in the first quarter of 2026, particularly for products originating from Australia and New Zealand, according to a new Q1 Global Dairy Quarterly report by Rabobank. The report notes that overall dairy prices have begun to recover in recent months, supported by strong consecutive increases at Global…
Savencia Profit Drops on Rising Milk Costs
Savencia Profit Drops on Rising Milk Costs French dairy major Savencia Fromage & Dairy reported a sharp fall in profitability for 2025, with its net income dropping by €32.2 million to €74.7 million, representing 1.1% of revenue, mainly due to a surge in milk prices and weaker industrial commodity markets. The group’s sales reached €6.957…
Farmers Demand Tariffs on Cheap Dairy Imports
Dairy farmers in Serbia have warned that cheap imports of milk and cheese are threatening the survival of domestic producers, calling for the government to introduce import tariffs and other protective measures to stabilise the sector. Farmers argue that large quantities of low-priced dairy products from the European Union and neighbouring Western Balkan countries are…
Indore Raises Milk Procurement Rate to ₹850/kg Fat
The Indore Cooperative Milk Union has increased the milk procurement rate from ₹820 to ₹850 per kilogram of fat, effective March 1, following discussions with representatives of milk producers in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The decision was announced during a meeting held at the union’s premises, where officials and farmer representatives discussed several issues related to…