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Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

Tuesday's Global Dairy Trade auction saw a strengthening of prices for skim milk powder, whole milk powder and cheese, while butter took another hit.

NEWS 4 August 2026

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

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Dairy Trends: Global Dairy Trade falls by 2.8%

Dairy Trends: Global Dairy Trade falls by 2.8%

The drop in prices at the Global Dairy Trade auction was mirrored by price falls at the European spot market, writes Aidan Brennan.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Global Dairy Trade index falls by 2.8%

Global Dairy Trade index falls by 2.8%

Reductions were seen in all products except lactose, which rose by 4.2% or €1,466/t.

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Dairy Trends: GDT index falls by 0.6% at latest auction

Dairy Trends: GDT index falls by 0.6% at latest auction

Aidan Brennan reports from the latest developments in the dairy markets, with an update from the GDT auction and European spot market.

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Ornua PPI up 2.2% for May milk

Ornua PPI up 2.2% for May milk

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NEWS 20 May 2026

Prices fall 0.6% at Global Dairy Trade

Prices fall 0.6% at Global Dairy Trade

Increases were seen in anhydrous milk fat, lactose, butter milk powder, butter and cheddar.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Dairy Trends: New Zealand milk up 6.9% in April

Dairy Trends: New Zealand milk up 6.9% in April

High milk volumes in New Zealand as a result of good weather and strong farmer sentiment is weighing on the market.

MARKETS 20 May 2026

Dairy Trends: smallest GDT auction in 15 years

Dairy Trends: smallest GDT auction in 15 years

At just under 13,000t this weeks GDT auction was the smallest in over 15 years writes Aidan Brennan.

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