Inside Milk
DOC Kaas sees no room for a higher milk price
Where FrieslandCampina has decided to increase the Guaranteed Price for November, DOC Kaas will keep the payout price stable.
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The cheese producer from Hoogeveen, which is part of the German DMK, maintains the fat and protein price at €4,136 per kilo. With standard Dutch contents and an annual supply of 1 million kilos, the basic milk price amounts to €31,66 per kilo.
Including premiums for vlog, grazing and sustainability, the milk price amounts to €34,91 per 100 kilos. A hard conclusion is that DOC is at the bottom of the rankings milk price comparator.
Milk price trend?
The trend for milk prices in November varies somewhat. In addition, DOC also liked Cheese, for example Arla the milk price is stable. Both dairy processors are reference companies for FrieslandCampina's Guaranteed Price, which has nevertheless been set for the coming month. increased.
The dairy cooperative expects higher milk prices in the fourth quarter. This was also communicated to the members at the various membership meetings that were held recently, sources said.
FrieslandCampina's increase does not come out of the blue, as the dairy market is sending positive signals. This applies in particular to the valorization of cheese and milk powders (full and skimmed). The milk powders benefit from strong demand from China, while the cheese market is more European-driven.