Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has joined the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Marketplace, a 24/7 online dairy trading platform.

The farmer-owned DFA is the largest marketer of raw milk in the world and has its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. It has 42 manufacturing sites throughout the US.

Commenting on the latest addition to the site, Eric Hansen, director of GDT, said: “We are delighted to have a seller of DFA's magnitude join GDT Marketplace. The platform has over 400 registered buyers and has completed over 8,500 listings across a broad range of dairy ingredient products.

“It's great to see this highly credible seller creating further opportunities for buyers to browse and purchase quality products.”

Dale Mills Jr, vice president of sales at the DFA said it aims to reach new markets and increase brand awareness through participation in the GDT.

Anhydrous milkfat, cheese, milk protein concentrate (70%, 85%), nonfat dry milk, skim milk powder, sweet whey powder, whole milk powder will all be marketed by the DFA on the site.

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