🔻 The Dairy Crisis Is Deepening
Farmgate prices have fallen to UAH 14/kg and may decline further. Small and medium-sized farms are operating below break-even, and the market is preparing for structural adjustments.
🌍 Global Dairy Prices Are Falling
The FAO index continued its downward trend. Cheese and butter recorded the sharpest declines, while milk powders showed moderate recovery driven by renewed import activity in Asia and North Africa.
🇪🇺 Real Readiness for Change Depends on Market Operators Themselves
Yelyzaveta Sviatkivska emphasized that the current contract model in the dairy sector does not allow businesses to plan long-term development.
💻 “Dairy Module” Software Updated
The modernization of the raw milk control software has been completed. The system is now more stable, secure, and transparent for producers, laboratories, and regulators.
📈 Outlook for the Dairy Industry in 2026 – Brian Berk
Key trends include functional foods, fiber, clean labels, next-generation protein, global flavors, and the growing impact of AI on dairy marketing.
