Cono wants more attention to the price actually paid

The cooperative reported this this week. "To ensure that our milk price communication gives the correct picture of what our dairy farmers actually receive in their pockets every month, we have decided to adjust that communication. From the second half of 2024, CONO will publish the monthly milk price, including the premiums that apply. are paid out every month," said general manager Jerry Griep.

According to Cono, the real milk price for August has been set at €50,46 per 100 kilos of milk. The Cono milk price formula is somewhat similar to the way in which FrieslandCampina and A-ware successively set the Guaranteed Price and the Actual Price (WP). The adjustment also plays a role in the fact that, according to Cono, too much attention was paid to the basic milk price, which only a handful of Cono members receive. Almost all members quote a price including the entire package of allowances. The premium on Caring Dairy performance, the membership fee and the additional payment are not included in the new system. The exact specification of the milk price components will continue to be stated on the milk invoice, as required.