Daily News for the Dairy Market

GDT Price Index Up 0.4% Due to AMF and Cheddar

World 17.07.2024

GDT Price Index Up 0.4% Due to AMF and Cheddar

Synlait's Strategic Resurgence: Bright Dairy Spearheads Major Recapitalization Amid Financial Challenges

New Zealand 17.07.2024

Synlait's Strategic Resurgence: Bright Dairy Spearheads Major Recapitalization Amid Financial Challenges

Fonterra Champions Farm Safety with Dedicated Support for National Farm Safety Week

New Zealand 16.07.2024

Fonterra Champions Farm Safety with Dedicated Support for National Farm Safety Week

High Protein DDG Poses Challenges for NZ Dairy Cows, Warns Animal Nutritionis

New Zealand 16.07.2024

High Protein DDG Poses Challenges for NZ Dairy Cows, Warns Animal Nutritionis

Butter: Market Situation Overview

World 15.07.2024

Butter: Market Situation Overview

A2 Milk Shares Rise Amid Endorsement for $130 Million Synlait Loan

Australia 12.07.2024

A2 Milk Shares Rise Amid Endorsement for $130 Million Synlait Loan

Fonterra Strengthens Presence in Japanese Market

New Zealand 12.07.2024

Fonterra Strengthens Presence in Japanese Market

Synlait Shareholders Approve $130M from Bright Dairy Amid Financial Strain

Australia 11.07.2024

Synlait Shareholders Approve $130M from Bright Dairy Amid Financial Strain

Fonterra's Nutiani Releases Comprehensive Report on Healthy Aging Across Generations

World 10.07.2024

Fonterra's Nutiani Releases Comprehensive Report on Healthy Aging Across Generations

Rabobank: Surging Global Butter Prices Leave Australian Dairy Farmers Behind

Australia 09.07.2024

Rabobank: Surging Global Butter Prices Leave Australian Dairy Farmers Behind

Synlait Faces Crucial Vote Amid Financial Struggles and a2 Milk Standoff

Australia 08.07.2024

Synlait Faces Crucial Vote Amid Financial Struggles and a2 Milk Standoff

New Zealand Dairy Farmers Endure Toughest Economic Year in a Decade, DairyNZ Survey Shows

New Zealand 08.07.2024

New Zealand Dairy Farmers Endure Toughest Economic Year in a Decade, DairyNZ Survey Shows

Dr. Pierre Venter of Fonterra Honored with Food Safety Award by New Zealand Institute

New Zealand 08.07.2024

Dr. Pierre Venter of Fonterra Honored with Food Safety Award by New Zealand Institute

Fonterra Co-op Council Seeks New Milk Price Panel Member

New Zealand 05.07.2024

Fonterra Co-op Council Seeks New Milk Price Panel Member

Miraka Strikes Deal to Supply Low-Carbon A2 Milk to China

World 04.07.2024

Miraka Strikes Deal to Supply Low-Carbon A2 Milk to China

Nuffield Scholar Advocates for Overhaul of NZ Policy-Making to Better Address Food Production Challenges

New Zealand 04.07.2024

Nuffield Scholar Advocates for Overhaul of NZ Policy-Making to Better Address Food Production Challenges

The GDT index fell by 6.9%, and butter prices decreased by 10.2%

World 03.07.2024

The GDT index fell by 6.9%, and butter prices decreased by 10.2%

Synlait Gains Critical Lifeline with $130M Loan from Bright Dairy, Awaiting Shareholder Approval

New Zealand 03.07.2024

Synlait Gains Critical Lifeline with $130M Loan from Bright Dairy, Awaiting Shareholder Approval

New Zealand’s Largest Solar Farm, Te Rāhui, Set to Begin Construction Near Taupō

New Zealand 03.07.2024

New Zealand’s Largest Solar Farm, Te Rāhui, Set to Begin Construction Near Taupō

Rabobank Calls for Continued Efforts in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Despite Regulatory Leniency

World 03.07.2024

Rabobank Calls for Continued Efforts in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Despite Regulatory Leniency

New Zealand Exports to U.S. Reach Record $5.4 Billion, Driven by Strong Demand and Kiwi Dollar Decline

New Zealand 27.06.2024

New Zealand Exports to U.S. Reach Record $5.4 Billion, Driven by Strong Demand and Kiwi Dollar Decline

Uncertainty and risk with forecast prices

World 27.06.2024

Uncertainty and risk with forecast prices

Whole Milk Powder Prices Dip, But Upside Risks Remain for Milk Price Forecasts

New Zealand 25.06.2024

Whole Milk Powder Prices Dip, But Upside Risks Remain for Milk Price Forecasts

New Zealand Exports to U.S. Hit Record High Amid Strong Demand

New Zealand 25.06.2024

New Zealand Exports to U.S. Hit Record High Amid Strong Demand

Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey Reveals Mixed Sentiments Among Farmers

New Zealand 24.06.2024

Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey Reveals Mixed Sentiments Among Farmers

Fonterra Co-operative Group Announces Key Management Appointments

World 20.06.2024

Fonterra Co-operative Group Announces Key Management Appointments

Fonterra giving up on its brands is a big deal

World 20.06.2024

Fonterra giving up on its brands is a big deal

The GDT Index decreased by 0.5%.

World 19.06.2024

The GDT Index decreased by 0.5%.

Fonterra Ordered to Pay $40,000 for Wrongful Dismissal After Dispute Over Sick Leave

New Zealand 19.06.2024

Fonterra Ordered to Pay $40,000 for Wrongful Dismissal After Dispute Over Sick Leave

New Zealand Dairy Sector Leverages Green Image and CSR for Global Competitiveness

New Zealand 18.06.2024

New Zealand Dairy Sector Leverages Green Image and CSR for Global Competitiveness

Strong NZ-China Relations Boost Business and Innovation, Fonterra Greater China CEO Asserts

China 18.06.2024

Strong NZ-China Relations Boost Business and Innovation, Fonterra Greater China CEO Asserts

NZ Environment Commissioner Urges Practical Dialogue on Sustainable Practices

New Zealand 18.06.2024

NZ Environment Commissioner Urges Practical Dialogue on Sustainable Practices

China's Premier Li Qiang Highlights Growing Demand for New Zealand Dairy and Meat Products

China 17.06.2024

China's Premier Li Qiang Highlights Growing Demand for New Zealand Dairy and Meat Products

Fonterra and China National Research Institute Forge Strategic Dairy Partnership

China 17.06.2024

Fonterra and China National Research Institute Forge Strategic Dairy Partnership

Fonterra Expands in China with Sixth Application Centre

China 17.06.2024

Fonterra Expands in China with Sixth Application Centre

Fonterra Proposes Key Changes to Fast-Track Approvals Bill, Declines Immediate Use of Expedited Process

New Zealand 17.06.2024

Fonterra Proposes Key Changes to Fast-Track Approvals Bill, Declines Immediate Use of Expedited Process

Dairy Market Sees Price Surge Amid Production Declines and Rising Demand

World 17.06.2024

Dairy Market Sees Price Surge Amid Production Declines and Rising Demand

Growing Chinese demand for New Zealand dairy products: premier Li Qiang highlights bilateral opportunities

China 14.06.2024

Growing Chinese demand for New Zealand dairy products: premier Li Qiang highlights bilateral opportunities

Record Number of Miraka Suppliers Earn Farming Excellence Premium

New Zealand 14.06.2024

Record Number of Miraka Suppliers Earn Farming Excellence Premium

Fonterra's Emissions Targets Unaffected by Government's ETS Decision, Says CEO Miles Hurrell

New Zealand 14.06.2024

Fonterra's Emissions Targets Unaffected by Government's ETS Decision, Says CEO Miles Hurrell

New Zealand Implements National Pest Management Plan for Mycoplasma Bovis Control

New Zealand 14.06.2024

New Zealand Implements National Pest Management Plan for Mycoplasma Bovis Control

China's Premier Li Qiang Visits New Zealand for High-Level Talks with Prime Minister Luxon

China 13.06.2024

China's Premier Li Qiang Visits New Zealand for High-Level Talks with Prime Minister Luxon

Fonterra Sets Record Forecast Price for Organic Milk Amid Strong Market Demand

New Zealand 11.06.2024

Fonterra Sets Record Forecast Price for Organic Milk Amid Strong Market Demand

Dairy and Meat Industries: Different Challenges and Common Grounds

New Zealand 11.06.2024

Dairy and Meat Industries: Different Challenges and Common Grounds

New Zealand's Dairy Sector Attracts Global Giants, According to New Industry Report

New Zealand 11.06.2024

New Zealand's Dairy Sector Attracts Global Giants, According to New Industry Report

Oceania Dairy Faces Steep Losses in 2023 Amid Revenue Decline

New Zealand 10.06.2024

Oceania Dairy Faces Steep Losses in 2023 Amid Revenue Decline

Fonterra Predicts Increase in Milk Production Despite Seasonal Fluctuations

New Zealand 10.06.2024

Fonterra Predicts Increase in Milk Production Despite Seasonal Fluctuations

New Zealand Dairy Industry Expands in China Amid Rising Demand and Strategic Cooperation

China 07.06.2024

New Zealand Dairy Industry Expands in China Amid Rising Demand and Strategic Cooperation

Fonterra's Cautious Start for New Season Amid Balanced Milk Supply and Demand

World 06.06.2024

Fonterra's Cautious Start for New Season Amid Balanced Milk Supply and Demand

Fonterra – selling up or selling out?

New Zealand 06.06.2024

Fonterra – selling up or selling out?

Key News of the Week

Global Dairy Trade Index Rises by 6.3% at First 2026 Auction

08.01.2026

Global Dairy Trade Index Rises by 6.3% at First 2026 Auction

Vermont Dairy Exports to China Increase by 80% Amidst U.S. Decline

05.01.2026

Vermont Dairy Exports to China Increase by 80% Amidst U.S. Decline

When Access to Essential Genetics Is Unjustifiably Restricted: Hungary’s Successful Holstein Breeding Experience and the Regulatory Barrier in Kazakhstan

30.12.2025

When Access to Essential Genetics Is Unjustifiably Restricted: Hungary’s Successful Holstein Breeding Experience and the Regulatory Barrier in Kazakhstan

Author's materials

Torsten Hemme, Founder & Chairman, Dairy expert

Torsten Hemme, Founder & Chairman, Dairy expert

Light and Shadow: A Closer Look at Austria’s Dairy Industry

Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting in Linz at the Raiffeisenverband event, where I shared key findings on the current state of the dairy industry in Austria.

Dmitry Dokin at AqAltyn Identifies Nine Systemic Issues in the Ice Cream Market in the CIS

At the AqAltyn 2025 Congress, Dmitry Dokin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Shin-Line", presented an analysis of the industry's "bottlenecks"—from innovation failures and lack of skilled personnel to export issues, robotization, and dealing with retail networks. According to him, today there are hundreds of ice cream producers in the CIS market, but only a few truly set the category standards.

"Cooperation is key to stable raw milk quality and access to financing" - Tilek Ashimov

"Cooperation is key to stable raw milk quality and access to financing" - Tilek Ashimov

Super Food FZCO: Health, Science, and Co-Development Take Center Stage at Gulfood 2025

Super Food FZCO: Health, Science, and Co-Development Take Center Stage at Gulfood 2025

Alexey Ashrafzyanov: Smart Innovations and Operational Efficiency Define the Future of the Dairy Industry

Alexey Ashrafzyanov: Smart Innovations and Operational Efficiency Define the Future of the Dairy Industry

12.01.2026

Uruguay's Dairy Exports Reach Historic Highs in 2025

12.01.2026

GB Dairy Herd Experiences Record Low as Productivity Rises

09.01.2026

USMCA Review in 2026 to Impact North American Dairy Trade

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