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Dairy Trends: markets in good place despite drops for powder
Aidan Brennan
Milk powder prices fell a bit in Europe this week, but, overall, markets are stable, writes Aidan Brennan.
29 January 2025 News
Tirlán milk supplies recovered at end of 2024
Co-op chair confirmed that there would be no 13th milk payment for the year.
22 January 2025 Markets
Dairy Trends: GDT rises by 1.4% as Chinese activity increases
The increase in the Global Dairy Trade index is welcome news at a time when there is significant turmoil in global affairs.
Co-ops can't do much on milk price volatility - Lakeland CEO
The dependence of grass-based dairying on the weather leaves Ireland's dairy sector inherently exposed to risk, Lakeland's CEO said.
20 January 2025 News
Dairy Trends: pattern emerging for 2025 markets
Strong butter and cheese markets in first weeks of 2025 though powder trade remains sluggish
15 January 2025 Markets
Germany outbreak gives dairy markets a lift - Lakeland boss
Germany's FMD outbreak could pose opportunities for Irish dairy products on the continent, Lakeland Dairies' CEO has said.
15 January 2025 News
Lakeland announces loyalty payment with December milk price
A spokesperson for Lakeland Dairies said: “After a period of volatility in late 2024, the global dairy markets have started 2025 relatively stable, with supply and demand largely in balance.”
13 January 2025 News
Butter bounces back to €7,200/t on Dutch market
Close to 10% was knocked off the value of butter prices in the month up to Christmas, as the trade eased from the record levels hit through the autumn.
12 January 2025 News
Dairy Trends: mixed Global Dairy Trade result
The first GDT auction of 2025 sends mixed signals from the southern hemisphere on direction of travel for dairy markets.
8 January 2025 Markets
Bright start for European milk commodities in 2025
The weekly Dutch auction of dairy commodities saw price increase on butter and milk powder.
8 January 2025 Northern Ireland
The year of dairy processor consolidation
The year 2024 saw considerable changes in the Irish and global dairy landscape.
1 January 2025 News
Another lift in milk price for November supplies
All of the co-ops bar one increased milk price for November deliveries, writes dairy editor Aidan Brennan.
1 January 2025 Markets