Dairies warn: milk and cheese up to 20 percent more expensive

According to dairies, the prices for milk and dairy products in German supermarkets could rise again significantly in the coming weeks.

"In the case of dairy products with longer contract terms, the price increases in the shop have not really arrived yet, that will only happen in the coming weeks and months," explained Björn Börgermann, Managing Director of the Dairy Industry Association, according to the "Neuer Osnabrücker Zeitung" (NOZ) on Saturday .

High rate of increase

This applies primarily to milk, but also to cheese.

According to the umbrella organization of dairies and milk processors, rates of increase of 20 percent are "quite possible".

In the end, however, this is a matter for negotiation between the dairies and the trading companies, explained Börgermann.

In the newspaper, the farmers' association demanded that increases in revenue be passed on "in full" to the farmers.

"Regardless of whether it's organic or conventional - the milk producer prices must rise," said Vice President Karsten Schmal of the "NOZ".

The higher expenditure for energy, feed or fertilizers meant that the previous increase in milk prices "de facto fizzled out".

The general manager of the central association of the German bakery trade, Daniel Schneider, warned in the "image" that food "must not be a luxury".

The food industry in particular is affected by rising energy, raw material and personnel costs.

The production costs for baked goods have risen by 25 to 30 percent.

"The prices for baked goods will go up significantly," Schneider warned.