The Dutch cheese production picked up again last year, perhaps partly due to a higher milk production. The total cheese export remained almost the same as in 2024, but the export to countries outside the EU did decline significantly. Meanwhile, the import of cheese is also increasing.
Analysis|Published: Jan 14, 2026
Who paid the highest basic milk price in the Netherlands in 2025? That honor goes to the German Hochwald Foods, according to the Milk Price Comparator from Boerenbusiness. It is further striking that A-ware and FrieslandCampina barely differ in average payment over the past year.
Analysis|Published: Jan 14, 2026
The sudden and strong increase in American milk fat exports to Europe is gradually decreasing. However, exports remain many times higher than the total milk fat export to the EU in 2024 at least until October.
News|Published: Jan 12, 2026
The troubled German agro, energy and construction company Baywa remains in turbulent waters. Not even ten months after his appointment, CEO Frank Hiller is already shown the door. His responsibilities are being divided among three other directors.
News|Published: Jan 5, 2026
Cono Kaasmakers shows a further recovery in the relative milk price for December, although it is still being lowered. Lactalis Leerdammer moves with the milk price for January in line with the pack and therefore sets a base price that starts with a 3.
News|Published: Jan 5, 2026
The VanDrie Group had a great year in 2024. Both revenue and profit increased compared to the previous year. The revenue from the feed, meat, and dairy company rose by almost 9%, and the profit was 4.4% higher.
