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Leerdammer raises, Cono milk price remains the same
Milk prices at Dutch processors show a slight increase in May, while the market remains under pressure. Cono keeps prices stable while simultaneously expanding the butter segment. Read more about milk prices and market movements.
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The base milk price at Lactalis Leerdammer increases by €0,23 to €40,40 per 100 kilos. This is calculated based on standard Dutch fat and protein levels and an annual delivery of 1 million kilos. Including the maximum achievable surcharges, the payout price can rise to €43,60 per 100 kilos.
The adjustment is in line with that of FrieslandCampina and A-ware, which also opted for a modest increase for May. This is happening in a market context where the dairy market is under pressure. The Scandinavian Arla chose a larger step, but kept the milk price unchanged the previous month.
Cono Cheesemakers
Cono Kaasmakers is keeping the milk price for April unchanged at €40,14 per 100 kilos. In the Milk price comparator Boerenbusiness As a result, the cheesemaker drops out of the top 3. Including surcharges, the payout price can rise to a maximum of €46,14 per 100 kilos. The actual milk price, as communicated by Cono itself, amounts to €44,34.
Cono announced today that it is acquiring butter company Van de Koe from Huizen. This is a company that focuses on a premium segment without its own production. A large part of this is housed at Jacques' Kruidenboter, a company that Cono acquired last summer.
Cono does not disclose how much Van de Koe sells, but indicates that it involves small volumes. The acquisition is seen as an addition to Cono's butter portfolio.