A round-up of the week’s key events in the dairy industry in Ukraine and around the world 👇
🇪🇺 The European Commission has opted for self-regulation of the milk market
The European Commission favours market mechanisms over direct intervention, placing the emphasis on the balance of supply and demand in the dairy sector.
🥛 Milk is regaining its market share — Brian Berk
Experts note that the role of milk is gradually being restored against a backdrop of changing consumer trends and demand.
🌎 Milk exports: Argentina and Uruguay follow different trends
South American countries are showing varying trends: Uruguay is boosting its exports, whilst Argentina is facing difficulties.
🌍 World Health Day
The dairy industry emphasises the importance of dairy products in a healthy diet and a balanced diet.
🐄 Foot-and-mouth disease in China: 219 cases reported
The outbreak poses risks to the livestock sector and could affect the global milk market.
📉 GDT: milk prices are falling
Global prices for dairy products fell for the first time in 2026, with the sharpest decline seen in the dairy fats segment.
📊 War in Iran: the dairy price index has risen by 1.2%
Despite the general pressure on the market, March saw the first rise in dairy prices in recent months.
♻️ Tetra Pak: modernisation reduces emissions in the dairy industry
Innovations in manufacturing help to reduce the carbon footprint and improve processing efficiency.
🧀 A course on the production of blue cheeses in Ukraine
A professional training programme for cheesemakers is being launched in Ukraine, with a focus on the production of blue-veined cheeses.
🇺🇦 “European integration is not just about rules, but also about our competitiveness” – Elisabeth Svyatkivska
The dairy sector is regarded as a key element in Ukraine’s integration into the European market.
⚙️ The global dairy equipment market: forecast for 2026–2033
The market is expected to grow significantly thanks to technological innovations and the modernisation of production.
📉 Global milk production is putting pressure on prices
High production volumes continue to put pressure on global dairy prices.
🚀 The 10 most innovative food products of 2026 have been named
The list includes solutions that reflect current trends
👶 Generations Alpha and Beta are transforming functional nutrition
Children and teenagers are becoming a new driver of demand for functional products, including dairy products.
