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Dairy Trends: powders prop up positive GDT index

A positive GDT index will be welcome news after last month's negative outcome. European prices are also up slightly, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 7 October 2026

Dairy Trends: powders prop up positive GDT index

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Dairy Trends: short-term outlook for dairy markets stable and likely to improve

Dairy Trends: short-term outlook for dairy markets stable and likely to improve

MARKETS 16 September 2026

GDT index drops for first time in five auctions

GDT index drops for first time in five auctions

NEWS 15 September 2026

Dairy Trends: green shoots emerging in European dairy markets

Dairy Trends: green shoots emerging in European dairy markets

Dairy Trends: green shoots emerging in European dairy markets

MARKETS 26 August 2026

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

Global Dairy Trade: powders on the rise as butter continues to fall

MARKETS 18 August 2026

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Dairy Trends: GDT prices steady with big uptick in product sold

Dairy Trends: GDT prices steady with big uptick in product sold

Milk markets remain steady, with a huge increase in volume sold at the latest GDT auction, writes Daire Cregg.

MARKETS 21 April 2026

Global Dairy Trade index up slightly

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 21 April 2026

Dairy Trends: GDT up 1.5% with European prices also rising

Dairy Trends: GDT up 1.5% with European prices also rising

The GDT auction experienced an increase of 1.5% this week, while drought is taking its toll on milk supplies in Europe. This is a positive thing for dairy market prices, Daire Cregg reports.

MARKETS 21 April 2026

Lift in prices at Global Dairy Trade

Lift in prices at Global Dairy Trade

The increase follows three consecutive drops at the GDT auction.

NEWS 21 April 2026

GDT takes a tumble for third consecutive auction

GDT takes a tumble for third consecutive auction

A decrease in prices were seen right across the board at Tuesday's auction.

NEWS 21 April 2026

GDT up for first time since March

GDT up for first time since March

Tuesday's Global Dairy Trade auction saw a strengthening of prices for most powders, but with butter taking another hit.

NEWS 21 April 2026

GDT index down for second consecutive auction

GDT index down for second consecutive auction

The 2.7% drop marks the second consecutive drop in the GDT price index this year.

NEWS 21 April 2026

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