A round-up of the week’s key events in the dairy industry in Ukraine and around the world 👇
📊 UDEU Analytics: dairy producer prices fail to keep pace with rising raw milk costs
In August – September 2026, producer prices for dairy products rose at one of the fastest rates among foods, yet still lagged far behind the increase in purchase prices for raw milk, undermining the economic efficiency of dairy processing enterprises.
🐄 UDEU Analytics: supplies of raw milk for industrial processing in September and for the first nine months of 2026
Deliveries of raw milk for industrial processing in September 2026 were the lowest this year, while the purchase price of raw milk from commercial dairy farms reached a 2026 high.
🏭 Dairy plant with butter and milk powder lines up for sale in Sumy region: what the buyer gets
An operating dairy processing plant in Buryn, Konotop district, Sumy region, has been put up for sale as a complete property complex together with its production equipment.
🧀 Ukraine’s largest chain of cheese shops is closing
Syrne Korolivstvo («Cheese Kingdom»), a Ukrainian chain specialising in cheeses from around the world, is suspending operations after losing 60% of its shops during the full-scale war, co-owner Liubov Nikolaieva told LIGA.net.
🇩🇪 Study: dairy alternatives increase export pressure on German dairies
Dairy alternatives could account for up to 25% of consumption in Germany by 2035.
🥣 Fermented foods and drinks: fermented dairy is Europe’s clear favourite
A new study has mapped the prevalence and intake of fermented foods across 53 European countries, finding that more than 94% of Europeans consume fermented dairy.
🇩🇿 Baladna powdered milk factory in Algeria: construction is already 28 per cent complete
Once fully operational, the project could meet up to 50% of Algeria’s milk powder demand, significantly strengthening the country’s food security.
🇮🇹 Truck blockades in Italy threaten buffalo mozzarella production
Protests by truck drivers in southern Italy against high fuel prices are preventing buffalo milk farmers in Campania from getting their milk to cheese dairies, costing the sector around EUR 3 million in sales a day.
🥤 Why dairy drinks are well placed to benefit from the benefit-stacking trend
Dairy drinks are well placed to capitalise on the rise of «benefit stacking», thanks to their strengths in gut health, immunity, bone health and protein nutrition.
🔬 Hoogwegt to buy Opalia’s cell-based whole milk for dairy product development
Dairy ingredients supplier Hoogwegt plans to buy the first production batch of cell-based whole milk from Canadian company Opalia for composition testing and product development, and the two will showcase a prototype at Fi Europe 2026.
📈 Danone Q3 sales rise 4% on health-focused brands and price increases
Danone reported strong third-quarter 2026 sales driven by its health-focused portfolio and price increases, even as its chief executive described the environment as «volatile».
🔝 Innova’s top 10 trends for 2027: nutrient density, protein quality and metabolic health
Market research company Innova Market Insights has unveiled its «Top 10 Trends for 2027» in food and beverages, with a clear focus on how much nutrition a product delivers.
💡 2027 trends: how brands turn nutrient density into new products
Food and beverage innovation in 2027 will need to satisfy consumers who want more from each purchase: targeted nutrition, enjoyable experiences and ingredients they trust.
☕ Creamers move beyond coffee with flavours, cold foams and café-style experiences
The rise of coffeehouse culture, viral beverage trends and cold coffee is fuelling demand for creamers that offer more than just a splash of dairy.
