Müller is to increase the price paid to qualifying dairy farmers by 2p per litre from the start of October.
The rise will take the processor’s farmgate price to 37ppl from October 1, 2026, for suppliers participating in the Müller Advantage programme.
The increase comes against a backdrop of tighter UK milk availability, although international supply remains a factor likely to influence how far prices can move in the coming months.
Müller agriculture director Richard Collins said the company had taken account of current market conditions in setting the October price.
“Following ongoing assessment of market conditions, we are pleased to increase our farmgate milk price again for October.”
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He said maintaining an attractive return for suppliers remained important to the business.
“Maintaining a competitive milk price for our supplying farmers remains a priority, and we will continue to monitor supply and demand closely.”
The Müller Advantage scheme links its qualifying price to requirements covering areas such as collaboration within the supply chain, herd health and actions to reduce environmental impact.
The latest increase follows a period in which UK milk deliveries have tightened, helping to provide some support to the domestic dairy market.
However, the wider market remains influenced by milk production overseas and the level of dairy product stocks. Continued strong global production could restrict the scope for further rises in UK farmgate prices.
Müller’s announcement comes alongside a larger move from Freshways, which is increasing its standard milk price by 6ppl from October 1.
Freshways’ new rate will stand at 38ppl, putting it 1ppl above Müller’s 37ppl rate for qualifying Müller Advantage suppliers.
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