Equivalent to 25 tons of milk powder: The International Dairy Federation would consider disaffiliating Argentina for a

Fonterra's electronic auction in October led to a price increase for dairy products, with the Global Dairy Trade reporting a 1.2% rise, led by a three point increase in whole milk powder. The article also discusses Argentina's potential expulsion from the International Milk Federation (FIL) due to unpaid fees and debt, with the FIL's tougher approach and a call for Argentina's return to compliance. The article highlights the privileges of belonging to such organizations and urges Argentina's dairy industry to align criteria with other powers and markets to avoid being left out of the international dairy conversation.

The month of October began with a new Fonterra electronic auction marking a new price increase for dairy products. The Global Dairy Trade, which sets the pulse and the mood in the global dairy industry, generated positive expectations on Tuesday, since in general the products rose 1.2%; and in particular whole milk powder rose three points, up to 3,559 dollars per ton. Bringing to this note a biweekly quote of the main dairy commodity has another meaning. Two years ago, the dairy sector began to discuss the need to return as a country to the International Milk Federation. At that time, neither producers nor businessmen dared even think about the option. There were only the wills of INTI Lácteos that pushed for this return, for the simple logic of needing to belong in order to evolve in the measurements, regulations and parameters that arise from the entity based in Brussels. It was in New Delhi, in September 2022, that the president of the FIL sent a clear message through Bichos ...