Milk price changes

Updated 06 March 2025

The latest publicly announced milk price changes as reported by the processors.

March milk prices mostly hold steady

After a firm start to the year, milk contract prices mostly held steady in March. Two contributors of the AHDB League table lowered prices, whilst one made a positive price announcement.

On retailer aligned contracts, prices mostly held, with some upwards movement. The Co-op, M&S and Tesco held their prices for the month, while Sainsbury’s announced an increase of 0.11ppl after three months of price decreases.

Non-aligned liquid contracts all held their prices this month including Muller Direct, Freshways, Crediton Dairy, Payne’s and Pembrokeshire Creamery.

A few cheese contracts saw some negativity, likely as a result of exuberant milk volumes ahead of the flush. Wyke Farms and Wensleydale Creamery announced price decreases of 1.55ppl and 0.39ppl, respectively. Meanwhile, price holds continue for Leprino Foods, Barber’s, First Milk, Parkham Farms and South Caernarfon Creameries.

Manufacturing contracts also remained stable for the month.

The milk price changes may not be fully reflected in the AHDB League Table.

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