Criterion: Improving dairy returns show the sector is in clover

Everyone was used to lactose-free dairy products being much more expensive than regular ones, but then the margin freeze came and suddenly the price situation changed. We asked an expert how much lactose-freeing costs and compared the price changes for products in the two categories.

Criterion: Improving dairy returns show the sector is in clover

The listed dairy sector is benefiting from dairy’s return to favour as a source of protein The processors report improved profits whilst boosting farm gate returns to the producers, but retail conditions remain soft The humble milk pail is giving way to automation in the cow shed   The dairy sector is having a moment – and not before time. Global demand has increased and the humble cow juice has gained favour as a source of protein and gut healt…