by Freshagenda | Apr 16, 2026 | GDT, Global
SMP and WMP prices moved lower at this week’s GDT Pulse event compared to the latest GDT #401. Fonterra regular WMP averaged US$3,600/t, down US$50/t from GDT #401 and US$65/t higher than the previous Pulse event. Fonterra instant WMP averaged US$3,695/t, US$65/t...
by Freshagenda | Apr 16, 2026 | Global, Volume trends
In latest available data for week 14 (ending 4th of April 2026), French milk output increased 2% YOY, a 12-week low. In the same week, German milk production increased 5.6% YOY, an 8-week low. UK milk supplies rose 0.6% YOY in the week ending 4 April 2026. ...
by Freshagenda | Apr 9, 2026 | GDT, Global
The GDT Index fell 3.4%, reflecting growing geopolitical uncertainty, trade flow disruptions, and strong global milk output growth. Powder prices struggled with NZ C2 Regular WMP sliding 0.3%, despite higher relative demand from the last event. Average SMP prices fell...
by Freshagenda | Apr 9, 2026 | Global, Volume trends
US cheese production increased 3.9% YOY in February, according to the USDA, with an estimated 3.8% rise in manufacturing milk availability. American cheese output rose 1.9% YOY for the month, with a 2.3% increase for cheddar. “Other cheese” varieties (including...
by Freshagenda | Apr 2, 2026 | GDT, Global
Prices fell across commodities at this week’s GDT Pulse event except for AMF, for which prices were not published. Fonterra regular WMP averaged US$3,535/t, down 1.7% from the latest Pulse event and -3.4% lower than the price at GDT #400. Fonterra instant WMP averaged...
by Freshagenda | Apr 2, 2026 | Global, Volume trends
In its latest Global Dairy Update, Fonterra’s milk collections rose in February, reaching 143.2m kgMS, up 7.1% on the same month last season. The increase is driven by favourable weather and solid pasture conditions across both islands. Season‑to‑date collections now...
