Overview of the key developments of the week in the dairy industry of Ukraine and the world 👇
🥞 Masnytsia 2026 та International Pancake Day
From Monday, February 16, 2026, to Sunday, February 22, 2026, Ukraine will celebrate Masnytsia — the traditional week marking the farewell to winter and preparation for Great Lent. International Pancake Day is also celebrated worldwide on February 17.
🧀 15% Cashback For Ukrainian Cheeses
A key change for the dairy market — a 15% cashback for hard and soft cheeses produced in Ukraine.
📈 The GDT Market Continues to Rise
Global dairy prices have increased again, supporting export quotations and improving price expectations for producers.
🇮🇪 Kerry Maintains Milk Price in January
The Irish cooperative kept its procurement price unchanged, demonstrating a cautious approach amid market volatility.
🇺🇸 U.S. Cattle Herd Expands Rapidly
Over the past 15 months, U.S. farmers have added 258 thousand cows (+2.8%) — the fastest expansion pace since the mid-1980s.
🌍 Global Dairy Market: Outlook to 2035
Analysts forecast growth to $720 billion with a CAGR of 2.7%. Key drivers include protein nutrition, functional products, and Asia.
🇪🇺 The Future of Milk Supply in the EU
The European “milk pool” is entering a phase of structural contraction due to environmental constraints and demographic factors.
🇺🇾 Conaprole Expands Partnership with China
The Uruguayan cooperative is strengthening its presence in the Asian market — China remains a key importer.
🇺🇦 Organic Milk to Export A2 Milk
The Ukrainian company doubled its exports in 2025 and is preparing to enter European retail chains with A2 milk.
💼 Dairy Industry Leaders in Tax Compliance
A ranking of the top companies in the sector by the level of tax contributions has been published.
🧭 Consultations on the EU Roadmap
The Committee on European Integration of the dairy sector under the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (UDEU) presented a consultative draft Roadmap for the integration of Ukraine’s dairy industry into the European Union and launched a public discussion of the document.
🧪 Food Ingredients Market News
EFSA was unable to confirm the safety of sucralose (E 955) for new uses involving prolonged processing at high temperatures.
