Call Us

Dairy Industry News and Features

Our Weekly News Bulletin is available by email. To receive it please email info@ipmsltd.co.uk.

^{Note, all standard litre prices are those quoted by www.milkprices.com and are based on the following:

The liquid standard litre 4% bf, 3.3% protein, 30,000/ml Bactoscans, 200,000/ml SCC, 1 million litres a year on EODC but before seasonality, monthly profile payments, balancing, B price additions, capital retentions or annual incentive schemes. The manufacturing standard litre is to exactly the same specification with the exception of 4.2%bf and 3.4% protein.}

^{Remember this bulletin continues to be available free of charge and takes the team at Ian Potter Associates considerable time to produce. The only encouragement to keep producing it is a combination of enthusiasm, tag sales & enquiries from our readers.} ^{All views expressed in this bulletin are those of Ian Potter Associates and a shed load of dairy farmers. It is necessarily short and cannot deal with various issues that arise in any detail. As a result it must not be relied on as giving sufficient advice in any specific case. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the content but neither Ian Potter Associates nor Lydia Clare personally can accept any liability for any errors or omissions. Professional advice must always be taken before any decision is reached. For our privacy policy please click here.}

27/09/23

World School Milk Day 2023 - polling finds that 4 out of 5 Brits think it is important for children to have free milk in schools

Ahead of World School Milk Day 2023, a recent UK survey reveals that an overwhelming 4 out of 5 adults (79%) believe it's important for children in schools and nurseries to have access to free or subsidised milk. This sentiment aligns with a resounding 88% of 2019 Labour voters who also think the government should make provision for free or subsidised milk in schools and nurseries.

19/09/23

1ppl Milk Price reduction for Meadow Foods from 1st October 2023

Resulting in a standard litre milk price of 33ppl.

11/09/23

0.17ppl milk price reduction for Wensleydale Creamery from 1st September

This results in a standard liquid litre price of 35.59ppl

11/09/23

1.6ppl milk price reduction for Wyke Farms from 1st October

This results in a standard liquid litre price of 36.106ppl. Wyke Farms statement: Unfortunately, while holding our milk price unchanged since July, commodity dairy markets both domestic, EU and globally have come under increasing price pressure this summer from which cheddar and whey markets have not been immune. AHDB report that in the last 3mths mild cheddar values have declined by £230/t (-6.

11/09/23

Latest GDT Auction up 2.7%

Butter up 1.1%, average price US$4,588 tonne Cheddar down 0.6%, average price US$4,102 tonne SMP down 1.6%, average price US$2,286 tonne WMP up 5.3%, average price US$2,702 tonne

11/09/23

1.60ppl milk price reduction for Barber’s Cheese from 1st October

The reduction results in a standard liquid litre price of £35.15ppl. Statement from Barbers: Two months ago we announced an increased milk price for August, which we held for September, this delivering the highest milk price for cheese (non aligned) in the UK. We had hoped to retain this level of price support going towards the autumn, and against the prevailing on farm cost position.

11/09/23

Pembrokeshire Creamery Unveils Date for Grand Opening

Anticipation is in the air as Pembrokeshire Creamery Ltd proudly declares the forthcoming debut of its cutting-edge liquid milk processing facility in the heart of Haverfordwest, set to commence operations in the first quarter of 2024. With a strategic capacity to bottle 60 million litres of milk during its initial 12-18 month phase, the creamery's ambitions ascend to an impressive 120 million litres annually once it attains full operational capacity.

11/09/23

British Dairying Magazine Cream Awards 2023

On Thursday the 8th of September my brother Jack and I had the privilege of attending The Cream Awards 10th Anniversary, it was a fantastic experience and kindly sponsored by the National Farmers Union. Our purpose for being there was to accept the esteemed Dairy Ambassador of the Year award, an honor bestowed upon our dad in recognition of his lifelong dedication to the Dairy Industry and his firm support for farmers.

31/08/23

Arla announce September 2023 Milk Price will remain unchanged for conventional and organic milk.

From 1st September 2023, the Arla on-account price for conventional and organic milk will remain un-changed. This means the UK manufacturing price for conventional and organic milk will be 35.12ppl and 40.79ppl respectively. Arla Foods amba board director, and Arla farmer, Arthur Fearnall, said: “Inflation is finally softening albeit slowly and as a result, retail sales are picking up.

24/08/23

Omsco has today announced the adoption of a distinctive new name and visual identity.

The British farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to organic dairy will now be known and trade as Organic Herd1. The rebranding will support Organic Herd’s vision to be recognised as the sustainable organic dairy farmers cooperative. In line with this, the distinctive new Organic Herd name; vibrant, more contemporary, visual identity; and complementary brand values will provide a powerful platform from which to build its reputation as a producer of the highest quality organic milk and dairy products, as well as being a leader in championing the intrinsic benefits of organic dairy.

18/08/23

Mona Dairy unveils first UK Electric Milk Truck

Mona Dairy is making a remarkable impression this week by unveiling its groundbreaking plans: introducing the UK's first BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) tractor and trailer for milk transportation. Their unwavering commitment lies in significantly reducing the carbon footprint of their operations by transitioning to electric vehicles for milk collection, thereby propelling them towards the attainment of a net-zero status.

17/08/23

Meadow Foods to stand on for September

Meadow Foods have announced they will be holding their standard litre milk price from 1 September 2023 at 34ppl.