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Aldi and Lidl Lead Fourth Round of Dairy Price Cuts in Germany

Falling dairy commodity prices are driving the reductions that farmer groups now label a crisis.

Overview

  • From November 17, Lidl lowered prices across numerous Milbona items and Aldi made permanent reductions on more than 15 Milsani products, with cuts of roughly 7–25 percent.
  • Entry-level benchmarks fell again, with 250 grams of butter now €1.29 and fresh whole milk (3.5 percent) €0.95 at leading discounters.
  • Edeka and Netto, along with Rewe, Penny, Kaufland and Norma, said they will match comparable private‑label reductions across butter, milk and cream.
  • Retailers cite increased milk deliveries and cheaper raw‑material quotations as the rationale, following sharp volatility since butter prices peaked in October 2024.
  • Producer associations BDM and DBV warn the ongoing discounting pressures farm incomes, describing the situation as price dumping that could force exits.