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Dairy Trends: GDT records another rise but European prices dip again

Aidan Brennan reports on the latest movements in the dairy trade, with butter prices down in Europe, but up at the Global Dairy Trade.

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Dairy Trends: GDT records another rise but European prices dip again

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GDT slides another 3% in its third-biggest drop since June

GDT slides another 3% in its third-biggest drop since June

The last seven GDT auctions have witnessed price declines, with Tuesday's trading event marking the steepest decline since June.

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GDT index down at six consecutive auctions

The last time the index as a whole rose was on 5 August 2025.

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GDT index down 1.4% at latest auction

GDT index down 1.4% at latest auction

The index linked to the fortnightly trade event has not risen since the beginning of August this year.

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Dairy trends: GDT index drops by 1.6%

Dairy trends: GDT index drops by 1.6%

Aidan Brennan says the fall in price at the Global Dairy Trade was not unexpected, given the increase in global milk supply.

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Latest GDT price index drops 1.6%

Latest GDT price index drops 1.6%

The auction prices of butter, skim milk powder (SMP), whole milk powder (WMP) and mozzarella were all back.

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Dairy Trends: prices fall, but not as much as recent weeks

Dairy Trends: prices fall, but not as much as recent weeks

Dairy commodity prices have fallen this week, but not by as much as recent weeks, writes Aidan Brennan.

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