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Wouter Baan

Lead editor Dairy & Meat

Wouter Baan is a leading dairy & meat analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, specializing in global dairy and livestock markets, market price and supply chain dynamics. With his experience tracking commodity trends, he provides farmers, producers and traders with data-driven insights to support better decision-making.

Wouter’s expertise spans milk production, dairy commodity prices, feed costs, trade flows and policy developments shaping the international dairy and meat industries.

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News|Published: Yesterday 05:00 PM CET

Increase for A-ware milkprice in september

A-ware is increasing the milk price again. Including the premiums that can be earned and are linked to Beter Voor, the €50 threshold is almost broken. Read more about A-ware's milk price

News|Published: Sep 1, 2026

Skimmed milk powder price continues its rise

The prices of skimmed milk powder have already risen sharply in recent weeks, but the cake is not finished yet. At the first Global Dairy Trade of September, another solid price increase is visible in an otherwise calm market. Read more here.

Analysis|Published: Aug 27, 2026

DCA Benchmarks: Milk powder market commentary week 35

For the ninth consecutive week, the skimmed milk powder market has moved to higher levels. Prices have not been this high since the summer of 2022. Tight stocks appear to be the main driver, although the rally reflects a combination of factors.

Analysis|Published: Aug 27, 2026

DCA Benchmarks: Liquid market commentary week 35

The seasonal decline in milk supply is pushing prices higher across the liquid dairy market. In addition, concerns around a ‘Shamonda-like’ virus in Northwest Europe are weighing on milk production.

Analysis|Published: Aug 27, 2026

DCA Benchmarks: Milkfat market commentary week 35

Cream prices continue to rise this week, although the pace of the increase is slower than in previous weeks. Butter prices remain broadly stable, despite some improvement in demand.

News|Published: Aug 26, 2026

The Netherlands sells much less bacon to the UK

British demand for foreign pork is declining and Dutch sales are taking a hit. Germany is an outlier. Read more about UK pork imports.

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