Prices for producer milk and UHT milk increased last week, according to DATAGRO.

According to DATAGRO Livestock's weekly VIP milk reportthe prices of milk to the producer In the week ending July 24, they closed up 2.0%. For the UHT milkThe survey points to a positive variation of 3.5% for the week. Derivatives, however, ended the period with opposite positions, with a depreciation of 9.7% for the… unsalted butter, but a gain of 2.7% for the cheeses"At the end of July, milk and most dairy product prices showed greater firmness compared to the previous week, with the exception of butter, although the entire complex has already accumulated increases over 12 months. This movement reflects the peak of the off-season for milk production, a period in which drought reduces the availability of raw milk in the country's main producing basins, restricting the supply of raw materials and supporting prices," explains the source. DATAGRO Livestock"Furthermore, the expectation of increased demand with the approach of the return to school has stimulated the replenishment of stocks by industry and retail throughout the second half of the month, contributing to the appreciation of higher-turnover derivatives," he adds. For more details, access the [link/website/etc.]. VIP Report in analysis session of DATAGRO Portal.

DATAGRO Milk Indicator

THE DATAGRO launched his Milk Indicator, one New pricing tool developed to offer greater transparency and accuracy in interpreting prices in the Brazilian dairy market.The new indicator will include the disclosure of two monthly newsletters: One price is based on the price paid to the producer, and the other on the contract price., both expressed in Brazilian reais per liter (R$/L). The first announcement is scheduled for the second half of May. 

The bulletins will be available on the official channels of DATAGRO Milk Indicatorincluding site and social media. The consultancy also encourages market participation, with the possibility of sending information for continuous improvement of the tool via email: Indicadordoleite@datagro.com.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.