Media Room

Protein trend pushes whey powder prices to record levels

Prices for food-grade whey powder have risen to approximately €1,700 per tonne, the highest level on record. Since the start of the year, prices have increased by more than 50%, according to DCA Market Intelligence data (2026). This development highlights a broader shift in the dairy market, where protein components are gaining value. Read more »

DCA Market Intelligence launches new price benchmarks for Europe’s fast-growing whey protein market

DCA Market Intelligence has launched two new weekly benchmark prices for the European dairy ingredients market: Whey Protein Concentrate 80 (WPC80) and Whey Protein Isolate 90 (WPI90). The new benchmarks are being introduced at a time when whey protein markets are attracting increased attention across the dairy supply chain. Read more »

European pork and pig markets under pressure

Discover how the European pork market has entered a new phase of structural imbalance in DCA Market Intelligence’s latest whitepaper. Combining price dynamics, production trends, and global trade shifts, this report explains the forces behind the correction in 2025–2026 and what they mean for market participants going forward. Read more »

The EU’s protein divide: Transitioning to high-value dairy proteins

Discover how Europe’s dairy protein landscape has shifted over the past decade in DCA Market Intelligence’s latest whitepaper. Through a detailed assessment of production, trade flows, and demand dynamics, this report unpacks the contrasting growth paths within the EU’s key dairy protein ingredient categories. Read more »

Beyond Europe: The new geography of french fries trade

Global demand for fries is at an all-time high and behind every golden crisp lies a story of shifting trade flows, new regional powerhouses and evolving consumer trends. Our free whitepaper gives you a front-row seat to how international trade, production and innovation are reshaping the future of one of the world’s favorite foods. Read more »