A round-up of the week’s key events in the dairy industry in Ukraine and worldwide 👇
🌍 Global milk production is slowing down
According to Rabobank’s forecasts, milk production growth will be just +0.2% in 2026, and a decline is even possible in the first half of 2027 due to rising costs.
🍬 Low-Sugar Demand Is Rising
Consumers are increasingly opting for dairy products with reduced sugar content, prompting manufacturers to review their recipes and develop functional products.
🇪🇺 The EU is preparing a trade agreement with Australia
The European Union is continuing negotiations on a free trade agreement with Australia, in which dairy products are one of the key areas.
🥛 Arla is expanding its protein-based products
Arla is actively expanding its range of high-protein ingredients and products, in line with the global trend towards functional foods.
🥤 Danone is acquiring Huel
Danone is investing in the British brand Huel, which specialises in functional foods, thereby strengthening its position in the alternative and nutritional products segment.
🤝 Memorandum Of Understanding Signed Between The UDEU And Niras Group
The Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine and NIRAS have agreed to collaborate on the development of the dairy sector and the introduction of modern practices.
📊 Science and GLP-1 contributed to Danone’s results
Demand for weight-management products and functional foods has helped improve Danone’s financial performance.
👶 Arla is testing a baby formula
Arla develops new ingredients for baby food, drawing on scientific research and the needs of early childhood development.
🤖 A robotic farm in Argentina
The country is developing one of the largest technological hubs for dairy production, making extensive use of automation.
📈 Profits in the dairy sector have risen
Despite market volatility, certain segments of the dairy industry are showing an increase in profitability.
🇺🇦 “Success in business is, above all, about technology”
Ukrainian farmers emphasise the key role of innovation and automation in the development of dairy production.
💰 Lakeland freezes the price of milk
An Irish cooperative has offered farmers the chance to fix the price of milk for a portion of their supply in 2026–2027.
🇪🇺 EDA Dairy Flash 5/2026
The EDA emphasises the importance of competitiveness, sustainability and the growth of dairy exports, as well as the sector’s role in food security.
