A round-up of the week’s key events in the dairy industry in Ukraine and around the world 👇
📊 McKinsey & Company’s Action Plan for the Dairy Industry for 2026: Safeguarding Profitability and Setting a Course for Growth
Analysts report that in 2026, the dairy industry in the US and Europe is operating amid high costs, staff shortages, and market volatility.
🇪🇺 EDA Dairy Flash 7/2026. Ukraine is part of the EU’s agricultural framework
Discussions are ongoing in Europe regarding the integration of the Ukrainian agricultural sector into the EU’s common agricultural policy and food system.
👵 10 key ingredients for healthy ageing
Protein, calcium, vitamin D, fibre, and omega-3 are becoming the cornerstones of new products for older consumers.
🥛 Raw milk is once again a subject of controversy in the US
In the US, political pressure is mounting to legalise the sale of raw milk, despite warnings about the health risks.
🇵🇱 ‘Skernevice’s activities have long since extended beyond local or regional boundaries’ — Michał Dombrowski
The Polish dairy company Skierniewice (OSM) is expanding its exports, modernising its mozzarella production and investing in value-added products.
🇵🇭 The Philippines aims to increase its self-sufficiency in milk
The country plans to increase production to 53 million litres and achieve a self-sufficiency rate of 2.33% as early as this year.
🛒 Special offers in Polish retail: ultra-pasteurised milk for 18 UAH/litre
The Biedronka chain has launched a major promotion, with ultra-pasteurised milk available for around 1.50 zlotys per litre.
🧀 “Quality is in our DNA” — Damian Kozuch
Spomlek continues to automate its cheese production and improve processing efficiency without compromising on quality.
🥤 GLP-1 stimulates demand for nutritious foods
The popularity of weight-management products is changing consumers’ eating habits, driving up demand for protein-rich and functional foods.
✨A new vision for the dairy industry: enjoyment, health benefits and authenticity in 2026
The dairy industry is redefining taste and functionality In 2026, brands are focusing on authentic dairy flavours, high-protein products and premium textures.
🇩🇪 Hochland is withdrawing from the US market
The German dairy group has decided to focus on key European markets after achieving a turnover of €2.54 billion in 2025.
