A round-up of the week’s key events in the dairy sector in Ukraine and around the world 👇
🚚 «Losses from russian strikes on warehouses should be shared on a parity basis across the supply chain» — Taras Vysotskyi
russia is deliberately hitting food logistics — in some cases up to 90% of modern storage capacity has been destroyed.
🔬 The state will co-finance research and development commissioned by business
The government has allocated UAH 100 million to support applied research and development for defence, energy, transport, medicine, the agricultural sector, IT and more.
💪 Arla plans more ingredients capex amid «super-high» demand for protein
The dairy giant’s CEO said prices for protein ingredients «have really taken off» as demand rises.
⚠️ 5 risks the GLP-1 boom poses for processors
Chasing this trend? Be aware that new products and new or retooled lines can introduce food safety and litigation risks.
🐄 Happy World Cow Day! A word from the UAdairy.org editorial team
On 1 September, the world marks World Cow Day — the animal without which there would be no milk, cheese, butter, or our industry itself.
🧪 Novel ingredients from the IFT Food Expo: protein, fibre and natural colours
New proteins and natural colour and sweetener substitutes were introduced at the show.
🏅 FoodNavigator names top 10 shortlist for its Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat
The 2026 startups tackle scalable food-waste reduction, nutrition and food safety — including tools and technologies relevant to dairy processors.
🇵🇱 Poland sees Ukraine as a «receptive» market for its dairy products
Amid challenges on the domestic and European milk markets, Poland’s dairy sector is increasingly counting on growing exports to Ukraine.
📈 Whey protein pricing: an insider’s view on business strategy
From gym-goers to GLP-1 users, interest in protein has never been higher — but as it moves into the mainstream, record whey prices are prompting the search for alternatives.
🔄 Life is always changing — and so is the dairy industry
Capitalism is harsh but effective for future progress. The US dairy industry is changing rapidly, and traditional processes cannot survive.
🏭 US dairy’s $13bn bet on the future
Why are dairy processors in the US willing to bet billions of dollars on new capacity right now?
🎨 Promises made by major food companies regarding synthetic food dyes in the U.S. contradict the reality of the supply chain
The US shift away from synthetic dyes could raise demand for natural colours by up to 500%, exposing supply, cost and reformulation challenges — relevant to dairy, too.
🏆 Yili retains world’s most valuable dairy brand title as brand value jumps 29%
Asia’s largest dairy company held first place, growing its brand value by 29% to $14.5 billion.
🍃 ESG: ECGT Directive: why credible sustainability communication could become your next growth opportunity
The EU’s new rules on environmental claims raise the bar for brands — but also offer a chance to build trust and stand out.
🧠 «It’s all about marketing to algorithms»
The GM of Bel’s US cheese business on doubling Babybel output, the impact of GLP-1 drugs, and how AI is reshaping the way people shop.
🧀 Barilla Group to acquire Goodles, expanding its reach in the US mac and cheese market
Italy’s Barilla is entering the cheese-based «mac and cheese» category by acquiring fast-growing US brand Goodles, which pairs comfort food with improved nutrition.
📊 GDT prices 2022–2026: butter and cheddar fall, while milk powder climbs steadily
The analytical service of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine has reviewed four years of GDT prices for key dairy commodities. As of the 1 September 2026 event, butter and cheddar are notably down, while milk powder is rising.
