Opening milk price of $8.80 - $8.90 per kg milk solids
1 June 2026
Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) has announced to suppliers its opening weighted average milk price of $8.80 to $8.90 per kilogram of milk solids (kgMS) for the 2026-27 season.
These milk prices for exclusive supply are available to suppliers in Gippsland, Tasmania, South-West Victoria / South Australia and Northern region. SDA’s opening price reflects current market conditions as we head into the new season.
Kate Ryan, Director of Milk Supply and Planning said SDA remains focused on supporting its diverse supplier base and strengthening farmer partnerships for the long term.
“We have invested in flexible pricing options and expanded partnership programs, including rebates and incentives designed to enhance on-farm profitability, productivity and sustainability. Farmers can tailor their payment structure, incentives and supplier programs to suit their farm profile and support on-farm cash flow.
“We remain cautiously optimistic about improvements in some markets and will review our milk prices during the season as certainty across key markets and product categories improves.”
The milk prices quoted above are a weighted average across SDA’s supply base. Individual farm prices will vary due to a range of factors specific to each farm’s milk profile.
A schedule of minimum monthly milk prices are available in SDA’s milk supply agreements published online at: www.saputodairyaustralia.com.au/milk-supply.
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Media inquiries: sda.communications@saputo.com
About Saputo Dairy Australia
Saputo Dairy Australia produces, markets and distributes a wide range of high-quality dairy and non-dairy products for the domestic and international markets including cheese, dairy alternative cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading dairy processor in Australia and is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top ten dairy processors in the world. Saputo Dairy Australia products are sold in several countries under well-known brand names such as Caboolture, CHEER, Cracker Barrel*, Devondale, Great Ocean Road, Liddells, Mersey Valley, MG Ingredients, Mil Lel, Sheese, South Cape, Sungold and Tasmanian Heritage. Visit us online: www.saputodairyaustralia.com.au | www.saputo.com
*Cracker Barrel is a registered trademark of Lactalis Heritage Dairy used under licence.
