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Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Dairy markets: European dairy markets continue to rise
European dairy prices continue to rise higher thanks to subdued milk production in countries such as Germany and France.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Glanbia plc protects its balance sheet as profits slump 35% for 2020
Following an unprecedented 12 months which hit profits hard, Glanbia plc has emerged with a strong balance sheet and less debt.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Operating profits fall 35% for Glanbia as COVID-19 hits margins
The global restrictions introduced last year to manage the COVID-19 pandemic hit all areas of Glanbia's business in 2020.
Lorcan Allen on 17 Feb 2021
Dairy markets: GDT rises again as European dairy prices also increase
Dairy prices on both sides of the globe have been on the rise consistently since the start of 2021.
Lorcan Allen on 10 Feb 2021
Sales of fake-meat products slump more than 5% despite ‘Veganuary’ push
Irish consumers turned away from vegan meat alternatives in January this year despite the usual ‘Veganuary’ promotion drive.
Lorcan Allen on 27 Jan 2021
Dairy Markets: European dairy prices continue to rise on back of strong demand
European dairy commodities have all recorded healthy price increases since the start of 2021, thanks to strong export demand and seasonally low milk volumes.
Phelim O'Neill on 13 Jan 2021
Bord Bia report: positive outlook for Irish exports post-pandemic
There was a marginal decline in the value of Irish food and drink exports in 2020 to €13bn, a drop of 2%, with the outlook positive post-pandemic despite continued Brexit issues.
Jack Kennedy on 13 Jan 2021
Milk markets move up as farmgate prices hold
Glanbia and Lakeland have just announced holding December milk prices, but European markets are jumping upwards
Lorcan Allen on 13 Jan 2021
Dairy markets: really positive signs for dairy prices in early 2021
Strong export demand for milk powders, coupled with bumper grocery sales of dairy sales such as butter, cheese and milk, is helping to boost dairy markets this week.
Lorcan Allen on 12 Jan 2021
Dairy markets: EU dairy prices rise after record Christmas demand
European prices for dairy staples such as butter and cheese are on the rise thanks to very strong supermarket demand across the continent.
Lorcan Allen on 11 Jan 2021
Irish shoppers spend record €1.2bn on groceries over Christmas period
Irish consumers spent a record €13bn on food and drink in supermarkets in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Lorcan Allen on 06 Jan 2021
Dairy Markets: what milk prices should farmers expect in 2021?
The outlook for global dairy markets remains hugely uncertain due to the impact of COVID-19. However, dairy commodity prices are in a decent position as we start the year.
Lorcan Allen on 05 Jan 2021
Dairy markets: New Zealand dairy exports forecast to fall 5% in 2021
The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industry has warned that lower dairy exports in 2021 will mean weaker farmgate milk prices for the country's dairy farmers.
Lorcan Allen on 30 Dec 2020
Dairy markets: dairy prices in healthy position but uncertainty remains
Many dairy buyers are understandably nervous about buying too far forward given the volatility we’ve seen in prices in 2020.
Lorcan Allen on 29 Dec 2020
Dairy prices show their resilience in 2020 despite COVID-19 challenges
Spot market prices for butter, cheese and milk powders have made a really impressive recovery from the sudden impact of COVID-19 back in April.
Phelim O'Neill on 24 Dec 2020
Brexit: negotiators broker Christmas Eve deal
Christmas Eve deal avoids punitive tariffs (taxes) on Irish agriculture exports to Britain, but paperwork and inspections still means it is a hard Brexit.
Phelim O'Neill on 22 Dec 2020
Ten-year outlook for EU agriculture
EU outlook for agriculture suggests production will be constrained throughout the next decade.
Lorcan Allen on 18 Dec 2020
Kerry Group considering sale of €1bn consumer foods business
Media reports suggest Kerry Group is looking at selling its consumer foods business, which is valued at about €1bn.
Jack Kennedy on 16 Dec 2020
Kerrygold Park butter expansion plans
Kerrygold Park, the Ornua butter manufacturing facility at Michelstown, Co Cork, is set to expand, writes Jack Kennedy.
Lorcan Allen on 16 Dec 2020
Dairy markets: dairy prices make full recovery from COVID impact
This week’s GDT auction in New Zealand shows that prices for butter, cheddar and milk powders have now made a full recovery from the impact of COVID-19.