FrieslandCampina has announced its organic milk prices for October 2026, with the Integral Organic Milk Price reaching €72.84 per 100 kilograms of milk. The company said the market remains relatively stable, while the Organic Guaranteed Price has recorded a small decline compared with the previous month.
For October, FrieslandCampina’s Organic Guaranteed Price has decreased by €0.25 to €65.25 per 100 kilograms of milk. According to the company, the reduction is primarily a correction for the previous period rather than a reflection of significant changes in market conditions.
The Integral Organic Milk Price is an important indicator for member dairy farmers supplying organic milk to FrieslandCampina. Unlike the Organic Guaranteed Price, the Integral Organic Milk Price includes several additional components linked to sustainability, milk volume and other applicable deductions and adjustments.
October 2026 Organic Milk Price
| Price component | October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organic Guaranteed Price | €65.25/100 kg |
| Change from previous month | -€0.25/100 kg |
| Integral Organic Milk Price | €72.84/100 kg |
| Protein value | €911.06/100 kg |
| Fat value | €728.85/100 kg |
The Integral Organic Milk Price of €72.84 is calculated using the Organic Guaranteed Price as its base. FrieslandCampina supplements this amount with the maximum Foqus planet premium for sustainability efforts and a quantity bonus. Deductions for applicable charges and costs, along with seasonal bonuses or discounts, are also taken into account when determining the final price.
The company’s Foqus planet programme links milk payments with sustainability-related performance. This means that qualifying organic dairy farmers can receive additional compensation for meeting specified sustainability requirements.
FrieslandCampina also noted that member dairy farmers may receive a Supplementary Cash Payment. However, this payment is separate from the regular milk price and depends on the company’s financial results and its policy regarding retained earnings.
Milk Component Values
The value of milk components also remains a significant factor in FrieslandCampina’s payment structure. For October, the company reported a protein value of €911.06 per 100 kilograms and a fat value of €728.85 per 100 kilograms.
Protein and milk fat are among the key components used in dairy pricing because they contribute directly to the value and processing potential of milk. Changes in these component values can therefore influence the economics of milk production and processing.
The October announcement comes as the European dairy sector continues to monitor market conditions, milk supply, demand and production costs. FrieslandCampina described the organic milk market as relatively stable for the period, suggesting that the €0.25 reduction in the Guaranteed Price is primarily a periodic correction rather than a major market-driven movement.
For organic dairy farmers, the distinction between the Guaranteed Price and the Integral Organic Milk Price is important. The Guaranteed Price provides the core reference level, while the Integral Organic Milk Price incorporates additional premiums, bonuses, deductions and adjustments that affect the amount ultimately paid.
With the October 2026 Integral Organic Milk Price at €72.84 per 100 kilograms, FrieslandCampina continues to link organic milk payments with both market conditions and sustainability performance. The company’s latest figures provide farmers and the wider dairy industry with an indication of the pricing environment entering October.