Cattle prices in the Netherlands are moving further down. Elsewhere in Europe too, the market is under pressure. At the same time, there are signals that the downward movement is losing strength, although the meat market remains weak for now. Read more here about the development of cattle prices.
Analysis|Published: May 29, 2026
The rise in milk prices is over for the time being. FrieslandCampina has taken back the quarter that was still added to the milk price in April in May. Presumably, other processors will also not implement any further increases for now. Read more here about developments in milk prices.
News|Published: May 28, 2026
The European Commission has approved the merger between Arla, DMK and DOC Cheese without conditions. This allows the dairy cooperatives to merge into Europe's largest dairy cooperative, with combined revenue of around €20 billion and about 11,200 member dairy farmers. The integration process starts next month.
Analysis|Published: May 28, 2026
Price movements on the butter and cream market remain relatively limited this week. Butter prices continue to move largely sideways, while the expected increase in cream prices is continuing.
Analysis|Published: May 28, 2026
Liquid dairy prices continue to edge higher, broadly in line with the long-term seasonal trend. Possible strike actions at Dutch dairy plants are, for now, having no impact on the spot market.
News|Published: May 27, 2026
DMK Group is investing more than €55 million in the expansion and sustainability of the production site in the German town of Edewecht. With this, the German dairy cooperative aims to strengthen its competitive position and respond to the growing demand for high-quality proteins.
