DCA Market Intelligence has launched the DCA EU-4 Potato Index. This weekly index represents the weighted average price of processing potatoes in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and France, collectively known as the EU-4. Read more »

DCA Market Intelligence has expanded its leading portfolio of dairy benchmarks with the introduction of the weekly DCA Benchmark Price for Cagliata. Read more »

Prices in the European dairy market remain high as the holiday season approaches. DCA Market Intelligence reports that its cream price index for Northwest Europe surged to a record high on Thursday, surpassing the €10,000 per ton mark. This historic milestone is largely attributed to tight milk supplies within the European Union, leading to shortages across the dairy sector. Read more »

Dutch dairy and pig farmers have seen their manure disposal costs rise significantly in recent months. The weekly liquid manure collection fees, compiled by DCA Market Intelligence for the past 14 years, have recently reached record levels. As a result, pig farmers alone are paying an average of 70% to 75% more this year to dispose of manure compared to 2022. The manure disposal costs for dairy farms have more than doubled (+101%) compared to the 2022 average. Read more »

The trading price of butter has reached a new record this week. The leading butter and cream prices for Northwest Europe, set weekly by DCA Market Intelligence, have seen significant increases in recent weeks. With the holiday season approaching, it seems the market has not yet reached its peak. Read more »