While drought has driven significant price movements in the liquid dairy and cheese markets in recent weeks, its impact on the butter market has been more limited. Nevertheless, underlying market sentiment has improved, with tightening milk supplies providing stronger support to prices.
Analysis|Published: Today 08:45 AM CET
The rapid rise in European spot milk prices came to a halt this week. However, concerns over milk availability have by no means eased. Market sentiment remains firmly supported by persistent heat and dry weather across large parts of Europe.
News|Published: Jul 15, 2026
Milk prices are mostly stable, or slightly declining, in mid-July. Laiterie des Ardennen is an exception to this and is increasing the milk price for the sixth month in a row. Read more here about LDA's milk price.
News|Published: Jul 14, 2026
A-ware has taken a 35% stake in Amalthea Group. As a result, the company becomes a shareholder alongside Ausnutria, which retains a majority stake.
Analysis|Published: Jul 14, 2026
In the first half of 2026, milk prices came under pressure. In the declining market, Cono's milk price has recovered strongly in the DCA Farm Gate Milk Price Calculator. Here is an overview of the main developments during the first half of 2026.
News|Published: Jul 13, 2026
Fonterra has lowered the milk price for the current season, which recently started. A month ago, the New Zealand cooperative still implemented an increase, but sharp declines on the Global Dairy Trade have put the market in a different light. Read more here.
