Inside Milk
Arla opts for increased milk price increase
Dairy giant Arla raises the milk price again. Last month it was just under 60 cents, a higher milk price increase is announced for November. The organic milk price is rising somewhat more modestly.
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This brings the basic milk price for conventional milk in the Netherlands to €37,07 per 100 kilos, according to Arla's own publication. This includes the mandatory participation at Arla in Vlog and the climate program (total €2,00). Arla assumes standard contents of 4,2% fat and 3,4% protein.
According to the Boerenbusiness Dutch Milk price calculator, which assumes higher Dutch standard contents, the basic milk price is €38,27 per 100 kilos (+€0,98). Arla pays €050 more for meadow milk. The maximum milk price including all costs is €40,89 per 100 kilos.
The originally Scandinavian processor also increases the organic milk price, but by a smaller amount than the current milk price. Arla itself records a milk price of €50,58 per 100 kilos for November, Boerenbusiness works out at €52,46 per 100 kilos (+€0,61).
On average, the organic milk price has risen much more slowly this year than the conventional milk price. Arla has not increased the organic milk price in all countries where the cooperative is active.
Organic milk price in UK unchanged
In Great Britain, the organic milk price remains unchanged from October to November. According to a spokesperson, the organic sales market there has not yet recovered from the COVID period.
The current milk price will increase by €1,00 everywhere in Arla's operating area. According to Arla, the price can be increased due to the tight availability of milk and good prices on the dairy market. Prices also have to rise, because production costs for dairy farmers have also risen sharply.