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Fifth increase in a row at Lactalis Leerdammer
The milk prices published to date for March clearly indicate increases. After FrieslandCampina, Arla and A-ware, Lactalis Leerdammer has also increased its milk price.
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The cheese producer from Schoonrewoerd is increasing for the fifth month in a row, but this time only the fat price. This means the milk price (excluding premiums) increases by €0,45 to €44,88 per 100 kilos. Including the maximum bonuses that can be achieved, the payout price at Lactalis Leerdammer can amount to €47,48 per 100 kilos.
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In Milk price comparator Boerenbusiness Without surcharges, Lactalis Leerdammer is just ahead of Arla, although the difference of 1 cent is extremely minimal. a-ware Lactalis surpassed Leerdammer in March.
The limited increase is in line with the cheese market, which has gained some ground in recent weeks. The valorization of fat did pick up strongly, but the protein market, on the other hand, is quite weak.