Friesland­Campina organic guaranteed price March 2021: EUR 47.50 per 100 kilos of milk

The FrieslandCampina organic guaranteed price for the month of March rose by EUR 0.25 in comparison to February (EUR 47.25), mainly due to a correction of EUR 0.23 for the month of January. The milk prices of the reference companies are expected to remain stable due to relatively stable underlying market developments.

This month the protein value is EUR 762.07, the fat value EUR 381.04 and the lactose value EUR 76.21 per 100 kilos.

The average FrieslandCampina organic guaranteed price for the year 2021 including this month is EUR 47.17.

The FrieslandCampina organic guaranteed price applies to 100 kg of milk with standard contents 3.57% protein, 4.42% fat and 4.53% lactose, exclusive of VAT. The amounts stated apply to an average delivery of 550,000 kg of milk on an annual basis.

On the basis of the monthly organic guaranteed price, a member dairy farmer receives an organic milk price. The milk price is based on the fat, protein and lactose content of the milk supplied by the relevant dairy farm. The difference between the organic guaranteed price and the milk price is caused by the settlement of fixed costs of EUR 0.29. In addition, there are supplements and/or changes depending on the season.

Explanation of graph

2019 is based on Milk Fee Regulations 2017-2019 (3.47% protein, 4.41% fat and 4.51% lactose). 2020 and 2021 are based on Milk Fee Regulations 2020-2022 (3.57% protein, 4.42% fat and 4.53% lactose).