Inside Milk
Milk price Cono drops out of top 3
Like other processors, Cono Kaasmakers also lowered the milk price for March. IN the milk price comparator, the cheese maker must relinquish the top-3 position to A-ware.
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The basic milk price increases by €0,74 to €33,78 per 100 kilos, calculated at 4,41% fat and 3,47% protein and an annual supply of 1 million kilos. Including bonuses for grazing, vlog and 'Caring Dairy', the milk price can rise to a maximum of €37,53 per 100 kilos.
With the reduction, the processor from the Beemster is following in the footsteps of FrieslandCampina and Bel Leerdammer, who have also adjusted the payment price for March downwards. Due to the corona crisis, dairy prices are under considerable pressure and this also affects Cono, although the cheese maker claims not to be extremely sensitive to commodity prices. This is because sales are largely achieved through branded dairy products.
Milk price comparator
In milk price comparator from Boerenbusiness Cono's maximum milk price for March drops from the top 3, which is unique. The basic milk price must recognize the superiority of Bel Leerdammer and FrieslandCampina. And possibly also in that of Vreugdenhil, whose milk price for March has not yet been published.