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In the fourth week of July, the European dairy market continued to move in different directions. Demand for milk powder improved, while high inventories continued to put pressure on butter. The heat wave limited milk availability and supported spot prices for raw milk, cream, and SMC, while the protein market remained strong, albeit increasingly diverse.

The cocoa market in 2026 remains volatile despite improved supply and rising inventories. Price trends are driven by weather, harvest forecasts, regional changes in processing, and the readiness of supply chains to meet EUDR requirements.

Potassium chloride is a versatile raw material used in the production of food, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and chemicals. Find out how it’s made, what its properties are, and what to look for when choosing a product for industrial applications.

The European dairy market remained mixed during the third week of July. The heat wave limited milk supply and supported spot prices for raw milk, cream, and SMP, but high butter inventories and the availability of SMP weighed on the outlook for the second half of the year. Milk proteins continued to command high prices.

Ammonium bicarbonate (E503) is an effective leavening agent used primarily in the production of baked goods and confectionery. Find out about its technological properties, its applications, and why the quality of the raw material is important for production stability.

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is a versatile raw material used in the production of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and in chemical processes. Find out what properties determine its applications and what to look for when selecting a product for industrial use.

The European dairy market strengthened in the second week of July, as a heat wave reduced milk collection and worsened milk quality. The stronger trend was seen primarily in cheese, butter, SMP, and spot raw milk, while cream remained stable and high-protein products continued to hold a strong position.

Cocoa prices are rising again as the market reacts to concerns about the harvest in West Africa. Heavy rains, the risk of cocoa tree diseases, and weaker production outlooks are putting upward pressure on the cost of purchasing the raw material.

European dairy markets are entering July on a stronger note in the short term following a heat wave that limited the availability of milk and liquid products. Prices for cream, butter, and SMP have rebounded, though the sustainability of this trend remains uncertain, while the milk protein segment continues to hold a clear market advantage.

Threonine - or, more precisely, L-threonine - is an essential amino acid used in the production of animal feed, dietary supplements, functional foods, and specialized nutritional formulations. Find out what threonine is, what properties it has, where it is found, and why precisely balancing it is so important for manufacturers in the food, feed, and dietary supplement sectors.

The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has reported that an El Niño event has begun in the tropical Pacific, which could be one of the strongest since 1950. The phenomenon increases the risk of extreme weather and could impact Australian agriculture.

Milk protein isolate (MPI) is a high-protein dairy ingredient valued for its pure profile, low fat and lactose content, and excellent processing properties. Find out how MPI is produced, what sets it apart from other protein ingredients, and why it is becoming increasingly important in the food, supplement, and dietary industries.