A review of the week’s key events in the dairy industry in Ukraine and worldwide 👇
🇺🇸 The US milk market: key factors influencing prices
Despite record growth in milk production, the market continues to see strong demand for protein products, exports, and the development of the whey ingredients segment.
☠️ A spate of mysterious deaths among officials continues in russia
A veterinary official responsible for culling livestock during disease outbreaks has been found dead in the Novosibirsk region.
🇬🇧 Alterego is changing perceptions of cottage cheese in the UK
The brand is focusing on natural ingredients, modern design, and a combination of health benefits and taste to attract a younger audience to the cottage cheese category.
🇳🇿 New Zealand’s dairy exports to the EU are on the rise
The trade agreement between New Zealand and the EU opens new opportunities for exporting premium cheeses and dairy ingredients.
🇳🇱 FrieslandCampina is investing over €90 million in protein
The company is expanding its production of whey proteins for sports nutrition, medical nutrition, and infant formula.
🧪 Membrane technologies help remove lactose without compromising quality
Ultrafiltration and nanofiltration enable the effective removal of lactose whilst preserving proteins and improving processing efficiency.
📈 Sales of cottage cheese in the USA exceeded $2 billion
The category is experiencing rapid growth thanks to the trend towards high-protein diets and its popularity among young consumers.
🥤 Protein in drinks: how manufacturers are overcoming formulation challenges
Companies are seeking a balance between high protein content and taste, as consumers increasingly expect drinks that are both functional and enjoyable.
🧀 Germans consume almost 3 kg more cheese than the Swiss
In 2025, cheese consumption in Germany reached a record 26.4 kg per person, with Gouda remaining the most popular variety.
🇱🇹 Lithuania’s dairy farms are in decline
Due to a sharp fall in purchase prices, thousands of farmers are leaving the industry, whilst processors are increasingly importing milk from neighbouring countries.
🇬🇧 Hopes for a swift recovery in the British market have been dashed due to the large volumes of milk
An oversupply continues to put pressure on butter and cheese, whilst rising costs are further eroding farmers’ margins.
🇵🇱 Poland is fighting in the European Court of Justice to have imports frozen!
Warsaw is attempting to block the Mercosur agreement through the Court of Justice of the European Union, fearing pressure from cheap dairy products from South America.
📉 The milk surplus in 2026 continues to put pressure on the Polish market
Global growth in milk production, particularly in the EU and the US, continues to keep prices for butter, cheese and milk powder down.
