Dairy
The GDT index has recorded a slight bounce in its latest trading event today (Tuesday, May 19) for the second increase in a row.
Ornua PPI
Ornua has confirmed an increase in its April Purchase Price Index (PPI) at 127.0, up from the previous month at 121.9.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has moved up after the latest trading event today (Tuesday, May 5), following two consecutive decreases.
Agri-Business
Kerry has said that its overall revenue for the first quarter of the year decreased by 7.3% due largely to the weakening of the US dollar.
The protein trend has pushed whey powder prices to "record levels" in Europe, according to a new report.
The CEO of Tirlán has said that he has "never seen such uncertainty and volatility" in international markets as there is now.
Dairy Markets
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded its second consecutive decrease after the latest trading event.
Dairy markets outperformed expectations in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, according to a new report from Ornua.
Three key factors "driving change" in the dairy sector were highlighted at a dairy conference today (Tuesday, March 24).
Irish dairy "remains a trusted and competitive partner in an uncertain time", according to Bord Bia CEO Jim O'Toole.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has recorded a slight increase to continue its upward trend since the start of the year.
Demand from international dairy markets has exceeded expectations in the first quarter (Q1) of the year, according to Ornua.
Production of butter across the EU grew by 6.2% in 2025, when compared to the previous year, according to new data.
Ornua's latest report found that strong Global Dairy Trade results have led to a "more positive market sentiment than anticipated”.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has increased by an impressive 6.7% after the latest trading event yesterday (Tuesday, February 3).
Ornua has said that European dairy commodity prices have "likely reached a floor" and are expected to stabilise in Q1 2026.
The positive start to 2026 for the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has continued following the latest trading event today (Tuesday, January 20).
Cost of living pressures, in tandem with weakening consumer sentiment, are the key factors driving down world dairy markets
The Ornua Purchase Price Index (PPI) has fallen again, with its resulting indicative milk price falling by almost 1c/L.
The slide in the Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has continued after the latest trading event today (Tuesday, December 2).
Dairy News
Global milk collections increased by 3.5% in the year to September, with flows expanding in most major producing regions, Ornua said.
A new technical bulletin by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) points strongly to global dairy demand exceeding milk output.
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) index has decreased for the sixth consecutive occasion after the latest trading event today.
