BackDCA introduces benchmark price for Cagliata
DCA Market Intelligence expands its leading portfolio of dairy benchmarks with the introduction of the weekly DCA Benchmark for Cagliata. With this new benchmark, the company provides even more comprehensive price transparency across the milk valorization chain. DCA Market Intelligence now publishes 26 benchmarks for dairy products and derivatives on a weekly basis. The first official benchmark for Cagliata was published this Thursday afternoon, January 9, 2025, on its exclusive dairy platform, and is set at €4,510 per ton.
Cagliata is a semi-soft cheese made from pasteurized
cow’s milk, with a fat content of 25-28% and a maximum moisture content of 45%.
It is highly valued in the food industry for its versatility. As a
semi-finished product, it is used in the production of mozzarella, ricotta, and
cottage cheese. Cagliata is also a key ingredient in the production of
processed cheese, pizza cheese, and other cheese products that require
adaptability and ease of processing. Its consistent quality and diverse
applications make it a sought-after product in the food industry.
DCA Market Intelligence has been quoting Cagliata over the past few weeks as part of a verification process, during which all procedures were thoroughly reviewed. The first official public benchmark is slightly lower than the prices recorded in recent weeks.
As a Price Reporting Agency (PRA), DCA Market Intelligence provides the food and agribusiness sectors with independent benchmark prices, market data, and market insights. Eric de Lijster, Head of PRA at DCA Market Intelligence, explained: "With the introduction of the DCA Benchmark Price for Cagliata, we are once again enhancing transparency in the dairy market. This helps market participants, such as processors and traders in the dairy chain, not only establish fixed pricing agreements but also make strategic decisions in a competitive market. As with our other benchmarks, we employ an independent and transparent methodology fully aligned with European regulations."
The Methodology Behind the Benchmarks
As with existing dairy benchmarks, the price for
Cagliata is determined based on data collected from a broad range of market
participants. These panel members report transactions from the current week,
adhering to predefined specifications established by DCA Market Intelligence in
collaboration with the dairy sector. These specifications and the methodology
used are openly accessible, a key characteristic of a PRA, contributing to the
reliability and independence of DCA Market Intelligence's benchmark prices.
Advancing Transparency
With the introduction of the Cagliata benchmark, DCA
Market Intelligence further strengthens its position as a PRA in the European
dairy market. Since 2009, the company has provided the agrifood sector with
independent price benchmarks, market insights, and analyses. The addition of
the Cagliata benchmark represents another step in equipping dairy companies,
traders, and producers with valuable tools to navigate market developments and
manage risks effectively.
Specifications for Cagliata can be found on the DCA Market Intelligence website.