Arla

[Einstien]

Please explain.

Madness - means doing something like running round with nothing but pants on your head ;-)

Or do you mean explain what actually effects the two prices..... Could take a while!

Put it this way, if the uk economy and the euro zone hadn't been in the changing state that it was (which prob was part of the drive behind the purchase) and the exchange rate had gone the other way, do you realistically think Arla can actually effect either price, against market forces...??? Clearly Not given recent prices!!!!

 

[stablegirl]

The none co ops in the uk will pay as little as they can for milk simple the less they pay the more profit they make? All agreed so far?

The only thing to make a company pay more for milk is the risk of losing its suppliers? Or direct action against them sometimes.

Arla pay out what they get in across Europe, evenly amongst its members.

Around 2010-2012 this was substantially than the uk market was, but for fear of losing suppliers muller/wiseman had to take a hit on their own profits to return more to their farmers to retain them.

This is now working the opposite way round where Arla are across Europe making less , paying a lower price hence muller can here even though market returns are strong in the uk.

Good or bad Arla effect the UK price, especially in the short and medium term. across a longer period say 5 years it may average out though.

 

[Einstien]

The none co ops in the uk will pay as little as they can for milk simple the less they pay the more profit they make? All agreed so far?

The only thing to make a company pay more is the risk of losing its suppliers? Or direct action against them sometimes.

Arla pay out what they get in across Europe, evenly amongst its members.

Around 2010-2012 this was substantially than the uk market was, but for fear of losing suppliers muller/wiseman had to take a hit on their own profits to return more to their farmers to retain them.

This is now working the opposite watt round where Arla are across Europe making less , paying a lower price hence muller can here even though market returns are strong in the uk.

Good or bad Arla effect the UK price, especially in the short and medium term. across a longer period say 5 years it may average out though.

Rubbish..... Arla don't worry about loosing a supplier at all!!! The contract protects them from that (plus a bit of marketting/doom and gloom around the potential notice period).

Their supply makes little to no difference to the price they pay, but keep telling yourself it does if it makes you feel better.

 

[stablegirl]

OK we will just agree to disagree.

 

[jade35]

@farmer on a bike saw this and thought it might be time to promote the Gizzi Erskine recipes again on Twitter (and perhaps an indulgent Christmas day recipe)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/christmas-brunch-became-new-christmas-lunch-will-top-chefs/

http://www.arlafoods.co.uk/choose-goodness-breakfast/7-great-days-with-gizzi/

 

[Kingofgrass]

Yew tree 30p this month and rising

We are with yew tree we averaged 31.5p for oct been with them since April and can not fault them one bit Carl and family are brilliant always tell u what's going on

 

[stablegirl]

King of Grass, that sounds great, out of interest could you list your prices apr to oct?

Heard Carl speak at our farmers club was really impressed, straight talking which is really refreshing !

 

[Kingofgrass]

Arla Foods dairy company is proposing to relocate or terminate 22 jobs at its Lockerbie factory.

The farmer-owned company is planning to transfer a proportion of its butter operation to a factory in Westbury.

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has expressed 'deep concern' over the proposals:

I am deeply concerned at the prospect of 22 job losses in Lockerbie. There has been a lot of investment in the plant in recent years and it is hugely important for the many local farmers whose milk goes to the site. But most importantly it is a major employer in the Lockerbie area. Any jobs losses will be a tragedy for those affected and a real blow to the local economy at what is a very uncertain time for many companies. If any of the current workforce do have to leave, I will be strongly urging Arla to avoid at all costs compulsory redundancies.

– Colin Smyth MSP
The company still plans to produce Scottish butter and whey butter at its Lockerbie plant, and the proposals will not affect milk collection from local farms.

Jim Grieve, site director at Arla’s Lockerbie site said:

We are looking to minimise the impact of the proposal through a variety of measures. We hope to be able to transfer 12 colleagues to other vacant roles at our site, as well as look at whether we can fill vacant positions at other Arla sites, including Westbury. At the same time, we are considering applications for voluntary redundancy from the site. We are committed to doing everything we can to support our colleagues at this time.

As a farmer-owned dairy company, our mission is to add value to every litre of milk from our farmer owners and this proposal will enable both Lockerbie and Westbury sites to focus and develop their relevant dairy production expertise going forward.

They can't sell anchor now either llandyurnog will be closing soon so iv heard,I'd never supply Arla they waste to much money my partner used to work for them and it's disgusting how much money they waste and don't understand the process

 

[stablegirl]

They can't sell anchor now either llandyurnog will be closing soon so iv heard,I'd never supply Arla they waste to much money my partner used to work for them and it's disgusting how much money they waste and don't understand the process

Interesting, and more specifics?

With other processor's inefficiency isn't really farmers worry, with co ops it very much is.

 

[Kingofgrass]

King of Grass, that sounds great, out of interest could you list your prices apr to oct?

Heard Carl speak at our farmers club was really impressed, straight talking which is really refreshing !

We used to sell 50million litres as a group to first milk then the job crashed all they didn't want us etc etc didn't renew the contract so it was either yew tree or a few other different company's April was 14p then 15.5 then 19 then 24 then 29 then 31.5 that's off the top of my head not sure what Nov goin to be yet but we can forward sell whenever we want now yeah crap at the start but there was just to much milk about now we're in a good position espically being able to forward sell

 

[Cows 'n grass]

Thanks @jade35 for the tip about cheese by post. I think 6kg of Tickler will see me through until New year.

 

[jade35]

Thanks @jade35 for the tip about cheese by post. I think 6kg of Tickler will see me through until New year.
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@Cows 'n grass that block is going to be a beggar to hold when you want to grate some cheese to top the lasagne etc

It is a good service though just have to make sure any soft cheeses ordered are in a separate box inside the main box to get the better of the delivery drivers

 

[Sid]

Arla are to invest £37.5 million into their factories this year from a worldwide budget of £225 million.
Muller said last year they were investing £100 million in the UK into "operational, innovation and marketing".

Nice to see investment and development in the UK market.

 

[Rossymons]

Thanks @jade35 for the tip about cheese by post. I think 6kg of Tickler will see me through until New year.
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How much is left? I hope you're eating plenty and building good condition for down calving!

 

[Cows 'n grass]

How much is left? I hope you're eating plenty and building good condition for down calving!

Still making steady progress.

I got a bit held up around Christmas eating up other, not so good, cheese. Nearly time to order another.

 

[jade35]

Good going @Cows 'n grass

Is that a Waitrose butter in the background? If you shop there occasionally and they are on special offer, the stronger Waitrose cheeses (Arla North Tawton iirc + nice tasting cheeses) work out about the same as Arla farmer price without the delivery charge. In their recent January offer they also had Tickler on promotion as well

I may have bought one or two packs


ps did you see the article in the Arla magazine (before Christmas) about calf jackets and that Cosy Calf offer a discount to Arla members. Just quote your membership number.

 

[coomoo]

Funny in Tesco last night after footie bought a litre of cravendale cos thirsty and a one get one free skyr. Said to my wife and we have been getting them for ages on offer and I know it's better than wmp but did think it can't be on offer for ever.

 

[Sid]

Funny in Tesco last night after footie bought a litre of cravendale cos thirsty and a one get one free skyr. Said to my wife and we have been getting them for ages on offer and I know it's better than wmp but did think it can't be on offer for ever.

It seems Cathedral city is always on promo.

 

[Moors Farmer]

It seems Cathedral city is always on promo.

Still over £6000/tonne. £6327/tonne if my memory serves me correctly.....

 

[coomoo]

It seems Cathedral city is always on promo.

Agree, Mrs Sid do your shopping!