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Klaas van der Horst

Market Reporter Dairy

Klaas van der Horst is a senior agriculture and market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, specializing in global dairy markets and Dutch politics. With extensive experience in the dairy market and supply chain dynamics, Klaas provides farmers, producers and traders with data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

His research covers production data, commodity pricing, trade flows and market regulations, offering a comprehensive view of the factors shaping the international dairy industry. Klaas’s work reflects his ability to translate complex market data into clear market insights and analysis.

Committed to bridging analysis and practical insights, Klaas helps stakeholders anticipate market shifts and make informed decisions in an ever-changing dairy landscape.

Explore Klaas’s latest reports and insights, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on the global dairy market.


Latest insights

News|Published: Yesterday 05:02 PM CET

Arla milk price also applies to DMK members after merger

The first Arla milk price since the merger with DMK and DOC Kaas remains unchanged, for both conventional and organic milk. Yet for farmers in the Netherlands and Belgium there is a small rounding bonus. In the Netherlands, the conventional milk price at Dutch standard contents goes up 12 cents, in Belgium the increase is smaller.

News|Published: May 28, 2026

Fonterra expects higher profit and dividend payout

Fonterra sees results continue to rise compared to last year. Gross profit increases and the expected dividend per share also goes up. The expected milk price remains stable, the possible deviation becomes smaller. Read more about Fonterra's quarterly figures.

Analysis|Published: May 28, 2026

DCA benchmarks: Proteins commentary week 22

Another week, another price increase and another price record for WPC80. The benchmark for WPI90 remains unchanged, but - generally speaking - the whole market for high whey proteins still keeps moving up.

News|Published: May 26, 2026

Yoghurtmaker Fage still has plans for dairy factory in Hoogeveen

Fage International is still in the picture as a possible investor in a dairy factory in Hoogeveen, but a final decision on the location has also not yet been made. Meanwhile, the design of the intended factory is continuously being adjusted. Read more about Fage.

News|Published: May 26, 2026

FrieslandCampina claws back 25 cents on milk price

FrieslandCampina is taking back the quarter for June that was added to the guaranteed price in May. A negative correction turned out to be necessary, where a month earlier it had turned out positively. According to the company's expectation, companies to which the milk price is compared will mostly keep their regular milk prices stable.

News|Published: May 21, 2026

Dutch milk supply in April resumes its downward trend

Milk supply in the Netherlands shows a decline after the peak in March, while production is still above last year. Fat content is also under pressure due to seasonal effects. Read more about milk supply and fat content

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