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Dairy: Key takeaways from the 2026 Eucolait General Assembly – reflections from a GB perspective

#234 | Source: Source: Susie Stannard, AHDB | Published on June 17th, 2026

Some of the biggest European and global movers and shakers, attended Eucolait (which is the largest European dairy trade association) in their Annual General Assembly, a three-day conference including two days of market insights held in Italy in early June 2026.

Industry attendees were eager to find some market direction after what has been one of the most challenging periods for dairy markets in recent history, blighted by over-supply and falling commodity prices. So, did we come away with a clear sense of travel? And how might this impact GB dairy farmers? As always, the answer – it depends – on what markets and what commodities you might be servicing.

Key takeaways