Overview of key events of the week in the dairy industry of Ukraine and the world 👇
🇪🇺 EDA Dairy Flash 3/2026
The European Dairy Association notes the resilience of the Ukrainian dairy sector and supports Ukraine’s integration into the EU Single Market. The focus is also on trade risks, Chinese tariffs, and discussions on future CAP instruments for crisis management.
🐄 “Ivanivka” Generates Profit from Milk Production
The state-owned enterprise “DG Ivanivka” of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences received approximately 6 million UAH in net profit from milk production in 2025. With a herd of approximately 300 cows, revenue from milk sales amounted to 28 million UAH.
💶 Dairy Sector Receives €16 Billion in CAP Support
According to a study by Foodrise, in 2020, the EU dairy sector received approximately €16 billion in CAP payments, which is 500 times more than the funding for nut and seed production..
🇳🇿 Fonterra Maintains High Milk Prices
Global demand for protein is keeping milk prices high in New Zealand. Last season, Fonterra paid farmers a record NZ$10.16 per kg of milk solids, and the forecast for the coming years remains high.
🇨🇳 Yili Industrial Group Raises $6.5 Billion via Tech Bonds
Chinese dairy giant Yili has become the largest issuer of innovative bonds in China, raising 45 billion yuan ($6.5 billion) to finance technology and science projects.
📈 GDT: Index Up 5.7%
At the Global Dairy Trade auction (Event 399), the index rose by 5.7% — the fifth consecutive increase. The largest increases were seen in skim milk powder (+9.1%), butter (+6.1%), and mozzarella cheese (+7.9%).
🌍 Escalation of Middle East Conflict Disrupts New Zealand Exports
The escalation of conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to transport routes through the Strait of Hormuz have delayed thousands of containers carrying dairy products and meat from New Zealand.
🏭 Processing 150 tonnes of milk per day remains profitable
Experts note that even under current market conditions, milk processing enterprises with a capacity of approximately 150 tons of milk per day can remain economically viable.
🧪 Milk Pasteurization: Technologies and Food Safety
Modern pasteurization methods — HTST, HHST, and UHT — ensure the microbiological safety of milk and have significantly reduced the risk of foodborne infections compared to the early 20th century.
🌍 EkoNiva Exports Skim Milk Powder
The Ekoniva Group has begun supplying skimmed milk powder to the UAE and Algeria and plans to expand exports to countries in the Middle East and Africa.
🇪🇺 Elisabeth Svyatkivska: Proposals for the EU Integration Roadmap
The collection of proposals for the Roadmap for the Integration of Ukraine’s Dairy Sector into the EU is ongoing. Industry operators are encouraged to join the discussion of the document by March 10.
🧬 Technologies for Lactose-Free Dairy Products
Manufacturers are implementing enzyme solutions based on lactase, which allows them to create lactose-free products and reduce added sugar in recipes by up to 70%.
🇰🇿 russia Restricts Imports of Dairy Products from Kazakhstan
russia has suspended certification of Kazakh butter, cheese, and milk powder, effectively restricting the supply of high-fat dairy products to the russian market.
💪 Protein Innovations by FrieslandCampina
The company unveiled new high-protein products and fermented ingredients at Expo West 2026, targeting trends in functional foods and GLP-1 diets.
📊 Dairy Prices Begin to Rise
Global dairy markets are showing signs of recovery after a prolonged slump, but analysts warn that growth may be unstable due to overproduction and geopolitical risks.
