Dairy Dimension

🥛 Fonterra Shifts Processing Strategy as Global Dairy Demand Changes Fonterra reported strong FY2026 results as dairy proteins and foodservice contributed to higher operating returns and supported its continued move toward a focused B2B business model. 📊 Key figures: 🔹 Operating profit: $3.4 billion 🔹 Ingredients operating profit: $1.293 billion 🔹 Foodservice operating profit: $547 million 🔹 Profit after tax: $2.6 billion 🔹 Return on capital: 14.2% 🔹 Capital return: $3.2 billion 🌍 Fonterra is directing greater focus toward dairy ingredients, proteins and foodservice as global demand patterns evolve. 🌦️ The cooperative is also preparing for potential El Niño-related climate risks during the 2026/27 production season. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/dk_cKS3h #Fonterra #DairyIndustry #DairyIngredients #DairyProteins #DairyProcessing #Foodservice #DairyMarket #NewZealandDairy #DairyFarmers #DairyNews

📈 EU Milk Powder and Butter Prices Continue to Rise European dairy markets are seeing further increases in milk powder and butter prices, while producers are also facing higher input costs. 🥛 Skimmed milk powder: +2.3% to €309/100 kg 🥛 Whole milk powder: +2.0% to €377/100 kg 🧈 Butter: +1.1% to €416/100 kg 🧀 Cheddar: -1.1% to €322/100 kg 🇮🇹 Spot milk prices in Italy have also increased to €0.45/kg. 🌾 Feed costs were 4.6% higher in week 38, while ⚡ energy costs increased by 14.1% over the comparable four-week period. 📊 The combination of higher dairy prices and rising production costs continues to shape conditions for EU dairy producers. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/dwCYMJrS #DairyIndustry #DairyMarket #EUDairy #MilkPowder #Butter #DairyPrices #MilkPrices #DairyFarmers #DairyNews #EuropeanDairy

🥛 Tripura Plans to Boost Milk Production and Dairy Supply Tripura is working to increase milk production and strengthen its dairy sector as local supply remains below consumer demand. 🔹 Government targeting higher milk production 🔹 Technical support being sought from NDDB 🔹 Tripartite MoU signed between ARDD, Gomati Cooperative Milk Union and NDDB 🔹 Focus on milk production and processing 🔹 Gomati Cooperative Milk Union to support expansion 🔹 Stakeholder inputs to shape the dairy development roadmap 🤝 The initiative aims to strengthen Tripura's dairy ecosystem and improve the availability of milk and milk-based products across the state. 📈 Greater technical support, cooperative participation and improved processing infrastructure are expected to play a role in the state's dairy development plans. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/dFi9eeQu #DairyIndustry #DairyFarming #Tripura #MilkProduction #DairyDevelopment #NDDB #DairyCooperative #IndiaDairy #MilkSupply #DairyNews

🐄 Merck Animal Health Expands SenseHub Dairy Monitoring Merck Animal Health has expanded its SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock technology to monitor bucket-fed, preweaned calves, while also introducing SenseHub Insights for herd-level performance monitoring. 🔹 24/7 behavioral monitoring for calves 🔹 Supports bottle-fed and bucket-fed systems 🔹 New herd-level performance dashboard 🔹 Tracks fresh cow health and rumination 🔹 Monitors disease risk and heat stress 🔹 Supports milking and lock-up consistency 📊 A cited study associated SenseHub Dairy Youngstock monitoring with a 63% reduction in calf mortality compared with visual monitoring. 💡 SenseHub Insights is available to SenseHub Dairy users at no additional cost. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/dMJcnXsV #DairyIndustry #DairyTechnology #DairyFarming #AnimalHealth #CalfHealth #PrecisionDairy #DairyCattle #LivestockTechnology #DairyNews

🥛 Bhopal Cooperative Milk Union Expands Value-Added Dairy Processing The Bhopal Cooperative Milk Union is set to inaugurate a new ₹16.80 crore Fermented Product Dairy Plant on October 3. 🔹 40,000 litres/day milk processing capacity 🔹 10,000 litres/day milk processing 🔹 10,000 litres/day curd processing 🔹 30,000 litres/day buttermilk processing 🔹 1,000 litres/day lassi production 🔹 800 kg/day shrikhand production 🔹 1,000 kg/day mawa production 🏭 The facility will use modern processing technology and strengthen the production and diversification of Sanchi value-added dairy products. 📈 The project is expected to support dairy processing capacity, product diversification and the cooperative milk marketing chain in Madhya Pradesh. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/d3hgV8Zh #DairyIndustry #DairyNews #DairyProcessing #ValueAddedDairy #Sanchi #MadhyaPradesh #MilkProcessing #DairyCooperative

🥛 UPITS 2026 Attracts ₹695 Crore Dairy Investment Proposals 📢 The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026 has generated ₹695.18 crore in dairy investment proposals from 22 companies, with more than 2,500 jobs planned across the state. 🔹 💰 Total proposals: ₹695.18 crore 🔹 🏢 Companies: 22 🔹 👥 Jobs planned: 2,500+ 🔹 🏭 Ace International: ₹457 crore investment 🔹 📍 Ace International locations: Hathras, Aligarh & Agra 🔹 👨💼 Expected jobs from Ace International: 1,500+ 🔹 🥛 Carebro Innovators: ₹100 crore across four districts The proposals have been received under the Uttar Pradesh Dairy Development and Dairy Products Promotion Policy-2022. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/d_Rv9wZ9 #DairyIndustry #UttarPradesh #DairyInvestment #UPITS2026 #IndianDairy #DairyBusiness #MilkProcessing #Agribusiness #DairyNews #DairyDimension

🥛 Global Dairy Auction Prices Ease as Butter Declines 📊 Global dairy commodity prices recorded mixed movements during the latest reported mid-September auction. 🔹 Overall benchmark: US$3,880/tonne, down 1.0% 🔹 Whole milk powder: US$3,563/tonne, up 0.6% 🔹 Anhydrous milk fat: Down 3.0% 🔹 Butter: Down 5.7% 🔹 New Zealand farmgate guidance: NZ$9.50/kg of milksolids 🌏 Seasonal supply, currency movements and demand across international markets remain important factors for dairy businesses. Processors are also focusing on higher-value protein ingredients and foodservice products. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/d7-_u-85 #DairyIndustry #DairyMarket #MilkPowder #ButterPrices #NewZealandDairy #DairyCommodities #DairyNews #GlobalDairy #DairyDimension

🥛 Varun Beverages Zambia LTD’ Crickley Dairy Deal Moves to Arbitration 📢 Varun Beverages’ South African subsidiary, Bevco, has referred its proposed acquisition of Crickley Dairy to arbitration after a required transaction condition was not fulfilled by the September 30 deadline. 🔹 🇿🇦 Deal value: ZAR 238 million 🔹 💰 Approx. value: ₹131.47 crore 🔹 🥛 Target: Crickley Dairy Proprietary Limited 🔹 📅 Agreement signed: March 17, 2026 🔹 ⚖️ Arbitration: AFSA The acquisition was intended to expand Bevco into value-added dairy-based beverages. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/dfRJy9nV #VarunBeverages #CrickleyDairy #DairyIndustry #DairyMarket #SouthAfrica #DairyBeverages #BeverageIndustry #DairyNews #MergersAndAcquisitions #Agribusiness #DairyDimension

🐄 Trouw Nutrition Reshapes Ireland Operations 🌾 Trouw Nutrition has ended production at its Ship Street manufacturing facility in Belfast as part of a new operational and delivery model for the island of Ireland. 🔹 Manufacturing will now be supported by existing GB and European production sites. 🔹 🏢 Commercial, sales, technical support and customer service operations will continue from Belfast. 🔹 🤝 Local supply will also be supported through long-term partner North Down Grain in Newtownards. 🔹 📋 The company says the new model is designed to strengthen traceability, compliance, efficiency and supply resilience. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/d2URT6wM #TrouwNutrition #AnimalFeed #LivestockFeed #AnimalNutrition #DairyFarming #Agriculture #FeedIndustry #NorthernIreland #Belfast #DairyIndustry #Agribusiness #DairyDimension

🧀 U.S. Cheese Prices Show Mixed Movement at CME 📊 CME Group cash cheese trading on September 24 showed different movements across the two listed products: • 🧀 Barrels: $1.4525/lb, unchanged • 📉 40-pound blocks: $1.3275/lb, down $0.0300/lb • 🇺🇸 Trading took place in Chicago on a 40,000–44,000-pound carlot basis. • 📋 The figures were reported by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service’s Dairy Market News. The session provides a snapshot of current commodity cheese pricing, with barrels holding steady while block values declined. 👉 Read more on Dairy Dimension https://lnkd.in/dFeXzg4q #Dairy #Cheese #DairyMarket #CheesePrices #USDA #CMEGroup #DairyIndustry #DairyNews #MilkMarket #DairyMarketNews