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Lactalis Leerdammer drops in Milk Price Comparison
In December, Lactalis Leerdammer was still in the lead in the Milk Price Comparison Boerenbusiness, but in February the cheese producer dropped to a shared third place with...
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For February, Lactalis Leerdammer is reducing the milk price by €1,57 to €54,16 per 100 kilos. This means the basic price at exactly the same level as FrieslandCampina. A-ware is just above this, while Arla surprisingly took the lead.
The Scandinavian dairy cooperative was still in the lower regions in December, but has not yet lowered the milk price in the new year and has therefore gained a lot of ground. The other processors in the Milk Price Comparison have not yet announced the payment price for February.
Performance bonuses
Including bonuses and premiums, the milk price at Lactalis Leerdammer can rise to €57,36 per 100 kilos this month. In addition, loyal dairy farmers can expect a valuation premium of €0,50 per 100 kilos, as was first introduced at the end of last year. set.
In the meantime, Lactalis Leerdammer is working to bring more transparency to the milk price, at the urgent request of the ACM. This plan must be on the table by 4 April to avoid a penalty of over €1 million.