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Arla approves record €296m payout to farmer owners as profitability strengthens

Arla approves record €296m payout to farmer owners as profitability strengthens

The cooperative’s Board of Representatives approved a total payout of €296 million, equivalent to 2.2 eurocents per kilogram of milk supplied.

USDA to buy $263m in dairy products, supporting butter and cheese markets

USDA to buy $263m in dairy products, supporting butter and cheese markets

The US Department of Agriculture will purchase up to $263 million in dairy and other agricultural commodities, with nearly $150 million directed at butter, cheese and milk.

Fonterra secures farmer backing for capital return linked to mainland divestment

Fonterra secures farmer backing for capital return linked to mainland divestment

Farmer shareholders of dairy co-op Fonterra have overwhelmingly approved a capital return plan tied to the proposed sale of its global consumer business.

Arla to invest over $60m expanding Bahrain dairy plant to boost MENA supply and exports

Arla to invest over $60m expanding Bahrain dairy plant to boost MENA supply and exports

Arla will invest more than $60 million to expand its dairy manufacturing site in Bahrain, increasing production capacity by 30% as the co-op doubles down on growth and export.

Fonterra begins $45m butter plant expansion as it shifts to higher-value dairy products

Fonterra begins $45m butter plant expansion as it shifts to higher-value dairy products

The Clandeboye expansion, first announced in October 2025, will add a new butter line, increasing capacity and enabling the site to produce a range of butter formats.

Arla switches European operations to 100% renewable electricity via long-term power deals

Arla switches European operations to 100% renewable electricity via long-term power deals

Arla Foods has moved all of its European manufacturing sites onto renewable electricity, using long-term power purchase agreements to lock in supply and price.

Arla appoints Matthew Walker to lead UK foodservice growth

Arla appoints Matthew Walker to lead UK foodservice growth

Arla Foods has strengthened its UK leadership team with the appointment of Matthew Walker as head of its Foodservice business, aiming to accelerate growth across one of its key channels.

Dairy Farmers of Canada appoints Annie AcMoody as new CEO

Dairy Farmers of Canada appoints Annie AcMoody as new CEO

Dairy Farmers of Canada has appointed Annie AcMoody as its new chief executive officer, effective 9 February 2026.

New Zealand farmer Michelle Pye elected to Fonterra board

New Zealand farmer Michelle Pye elected to Fonterra board

Fonterra shareholders have voted to elect Michelle Pye to the board, marking her entry into a leadership role at the region's largest dairy exporters.

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