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Dairy Trends: flat GDT and low demand
Aidan Brennan
There was no major change in the GDT auction results, but European butter prices continue to edge up, writes Aidan Brennan.
16 April 2024 News
Small increase in GDT index
The trading event finished with the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index up 0.1% on the previous auction a fortnight ago.
10 April 2024 Markets
Dairy Trends: prices swing upwards for butter and powder
Dairy prices took another positive turn this week, with strong gains for butter and whole milk powder, writes Aidan Brennan.
Milk supply back 13% for February
For the first two months of 2024, domestic milk intake is estimated to be back by almost 15% compared with the same time last year.
5 April 2024 News
Smug of tea?
I see Kerry has launched a new dairy-and-oat hybrid range of cheese, milk and butter called Smug Dairy.
3 April 2024 News
Dairy Trends: GDT increases by 2.8% but volumes sold are back
The Global Dairy Trade and the EU spot market recorded some positivity in the dairy market this week, writes Aidan Brennan.
3 April 2024 Markets
GDT index rises following two consecutive drops
The fortnightly auction finished with the index up 2.8%.
2 April 2024 News
Dairy Trends: prices fall sharply as volatility bites
Powders took a big hit this week on the European spot market, despite sluggish supply forecasts from Europe and the US.
27 March 2024 Markets
Ór butter announces product expansion plans
With a 93% increase in sales in 2023, award-winning Ór-Real Irish Butter announces product expansion plans.
27 March 2024 News
Cost of full Irish up 2.3%
New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) on the cost of a traditional full Irish breakfast caught The Dealer’s eye.
20 March 2024 Dealer
GDT index falls for a second consecutive time
The trading event finished with the GDT index down 2.8% on the previous auction a fortnight ago.
19 March 2024 News
Cost of a full Irish up 2.3% - CSO
The price of the dairy elements of the breakfast decreased comparing January 2024 with the same month in 2023.
16 March 2024 News